How to Access Work Files from Home

Accessing Work Files Remotely

You can access your work files from home through several methods.

OneDrive

If your files are in OneDrive, you can access them from anywhere:

Through the Web

• Go to onedrive.com (or office.com)
• Sign in with your work email
• Browse and open your files

Through File Explorer

If OneDrive syncs to your computer:

• Open File Explorer
• Click OneDrive - [Your Company] in the sidebar
• Your files are there

OneDrive App

Install the OneDrive desktop app:

• Files sync automatically
• Work offline if needed
• Changes sync when you're back online

SharePoint

For team files and shared documents:

Through the Web

• Go to your SharePoint site
• Sign in if prompted
• Browse team files and libraries

Syncing SharePoint Libraries

• Open the SharePoint library
• Click Sync
• Library appears in File Explorer

VPN (For Network Drives)

If your company uses traditional network drives:

Connect via VPN

• Open your VPN application
• Sign in with work credentials
• Connect to VPN

Access Network Drives

Once connected:

• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to your network drives
• They work just like in the office

Email Attachments

For files sent via email:

• Open Outlook (web or desktop)
• Find the email with attachment
• Download or open directly

Tips for Remote File Access

Save to Cloud

• Save important files to OneDrive
• Easier to access from anywhere
• Automatically backed up

Don't Save Locally

Avoid saving only to your computer:

• If laptop fails, files are lost
• Can't access from other devices
• No automatic backup

Check Connection

If files seem slow:

• Check your internet speed
• Verify VPN is connected (if required)
• Try refreshing the page

Troubleshooting

Can't find files?

• Check you're signed in correctly
• Try searching in OneDrive
• Ask colleague where files are stored

Files won't open?

• Check internet connection
• Try the web version instead
• Verify you have permission

Sync not working?

• Check OneDrive is running
• Look for errors in OneDrive icon
• Restart OneDrive

Need Help?

For file access issues, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.