Skypost vs OneDrive
OneDrive requires Microsoft accounts on both ends. Skypost requires nothing. Send files to anyone in 3 moves.
The old way
OneDrive requires Microsoft accounts on both ends for full functionality. Sharing a file means navigating permissions, link settings, and expiry options. If the recipient isn't in the Microsoft ecosystem, the experience is even worse.
- ✕Upload file to OneDrive
- ✕Navigate share settings
- ✕Configure permissions (anyone / specific people / organisation)
- ✕Set link expiry and edit permissions
- ✕Send the link — recipient may need a Microsoft account
- ✕Deal with 'request access' when permissions are wrong
With Skypost
Skypost: drop, 3 words, done. Neither person needs any account. No Microsoft, no Google, no anything. Just 3 words that work across every platform and device.
Frequently asked questions
Does the receiver need a Microsoft account?+
Not with Skypost. The receiver enters the 3-word password on skypost.co.uk and downloads. No Microsoft account, no account of any kind.
When should I use OneDrive instead?+
Use OneDrive when you're in the Microsoft ecosystem and need cloud storage with Office integration. Use Skypost when you need to send a file to someone who may not use Microsoft.
Can I send files from my phone with Skypost?+
Yes. Skypost works in any mobile browser. No app required. Drop files from your phone, get 3 words, share them.
Is Skypost secure?+
Every folder is protected by a unique 3-word password. Only someone with the exact words can access the files. Password attempts are rate-limited to prevent brute-force attacks.