Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage
What Microsoft giveth, Microsoft taketh away, again and again
Microsoft is set to reduce OneDrive storage limits for certain 365 subscribers, with full Family and Premium accounts losing up to 4TB of shared capacity. Previously, users enjoyed 1TB each, but the new shared storage system will provide 2TB for up to six users, reducing the total from 6TB to 2TB. Pro tier users will see a decrease from 5TB to 5TB.
Some customers may qualify for temporary bonus storage, but the overall reduction is significant. Microsoft claims the change aims to provide flexibility for heavy users, allowing them to exceed the previous 1TB cap. However, this may cause issues for families where multiple members are using around 500GB each, as additional uploads could be problematic.
Users will have the option to buy more OneDrive space if needed. Microsoft is aware of potential backlash and includes cancellation steps on their support page. The change will affect new subscribers from Thursday and existing subscribers when they renew their plans on or after May 2, 2027. The announcement has not been well-received, with many users considering cancellations to avoid the storage loss.
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