I have mentioned in previous tips the idea of using cloud storage to share files among the diaconate…
I think it’s a good idea for the diaconate to have a location to share and store its important files, like policies. Policies ought to be accessible on an official church website or server, but I recognize this isn’t always possible or easy.
Cloud storage applications make it easy to share and distribute files, especially if they have a smartphone app to ensure the files are always accessible at your fingertips.
You can start sharing files today.
The most popular cloud storage sites offer free storage to get started. You can pay a small annual fee for increased space, or in some cases more advanced features.
For diaconal use, you probably won’t need more storage than what’s offered in the free plan.
Google Drive is one of the most popular. It is also highly functional because it integrates with Google’s free productivity software (which is an alternative to Microsoft Office).
Other popular options are DropBox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Apple iCloud.
There are also several new competitors that have arrived on the scene in the last few years. This article does a good job summarizing them and evaluating their features. Click the link to read the article:
12 Best Free Cloud Storage Services
Caution: make sure you create backups.
Sometimes accidents happen. Accidental deletion of the entire contents of the cloud drive directory have been known to happen.
Assume it will happen.
And be prepared with a backup to quickly restore it.