Yes, you can adjust OneDrive storage limits for users in Microsoft 365 Business Standard up to a maximum of 1 TB per user, which is the default limit for this plan. If additional storage is required, you can upgrade to a higher plan or purchase additional storage.
Steps to Adjust OneDrive Storage Limits
1. Access the Admin Center
- Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center with an administrator account.
- Navigate to the Admin Centers section and select SharePoint Admin Center (OneDrive settings are managed through SharePoint).
2. Adjust Default Storage Limits
- In the SharePoint Admin Center, click on Settings from the left-hand menu.
- Under OneDrive Storage, adjust the default storage limit (up to 1 TB).
- Click Save to apply changes to all users.
3. Set Custom Storage Limits for Individual Users
- Open Active Users in the Admin Center.
- Select the user for whom you want to modify the storage limit.
- Update their OneDrive storage capacity manually, within the maximum plan limit.
Additional Storage Options
- Upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Enterprise Plans
- Plans like Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 offer more flexible storage options.
- Purchase Additional OneDrive Storage
- Buy extra storage in increments directly from the Admin Center, with options to extend beyond the default 1 TB limit.
When Storage Limits Cannot Be Reset
- Exceeding Plan Limits: Microsoft 365 Business Standard has a hard cap of 1 TB per user.
- Shared Library Storage: Shared library storage for Teams or SharePoint is not adjustable per user but can be expanded by purchasing additional storage.
Best Practices for Managing OneDrive Storage
- Educate Users: Encourage users to clean up unused files and folders.
- Leverage Archiving Solutions: Use external drives or cloud backup solutions for long-term data.
- Monitor Usage: Regularly review storage reports in the Admin Center to identify heavy users.
- Enable Data Retention Policies: Set policies to archive or delete old files automatically.
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