Server locations at OneDrive - all information

OneDrive is a popular cloud service, but if you question the server locations, doubts about the security of the data can arise. You can find all information on this topic in this practical tip.

OneDrive: server location in the USA

Since OneDrive belongs to the American company Microsoft, the servers are located in the United States. All data that you upload to OneDrive is saved there.

• Under the Patriot Act, Microsoft is required to disclose information when requested by U.S. government agencies. Your data is therefore neither anonymous nor specially secured.
• If you want to better protect your data with OneDrive, you should also encrypt the files.
• We will explain how safe OneDrive itself is in another practical tip.

On the next page we will also show you the best, safe alternatives to OneDrive and Co.