OneDrive service description
OneDrive for work and school accounts is online storage space in the cloud that's provided for individual licensed users in an organization. Use it to help protect work files and access them across multiple devices. OneDrive lets you share files and collaborate on documents, and sync files to your computer. Learn more about OneDrive features, functionality, and pricing.
OneDrive is included in Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, in SharePoint plans, and can also be purchased as a standalone plan.
Available plans
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for OneDrive, see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison.
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for OneDrive and are currently available in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison for EEA and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison for EEA.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major OneDrive features available across plans. Certain caveats apply. See the footnotes for further information. This table may change without notice. For a full list of feature availability across OneDrive plans, go to Microsoft OneDrive. More in-depth descriptions for some of these features will follow.
| Feature | Stand-alone plans | Small business | Enterprise | Education | Government | Nonprofits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage1,2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sync features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sharing and collaboration features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IT admin, security, and compliance features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
1 For information on OneDrive storage per user, you can check OneDrive in the Modern Work Plan Comparison or the Microsoft 365 User Subscription Suites for Small and Medium-sized Businesses.
2 Storage allocations in Education tenants may be limited. Please see Office 365 Education service description for details.
Storage Limits
| Plan | Storage Limit |
|---|---|
| OneDrive for Business Plan 1 | 1 TB per user |
| OneDrive for Business Plan 2 | Unlimited1 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | 1 TB per user |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | 1 TB per user |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | 1 TB per user |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | 1 TB per user (can be increased to 5 TB) |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | 1 TB per user (can be increased to 5 TB) |
| Microsoft 365 F3 | 2 GB per user |
1 The maximum amount of OneDrive storage provided to any single Education user with OneDrive for Business Plan 2 is 25 TB. Pooled storage limits still apply at the tenant level.
Learn more
For technical information about OneDrive, check out the following resources:
- OneDrive
- Microsoft OneDrive Blog
- For most subscription plans, the default storage space for each user's OneDrive is 1 TB. Depending on your plan and the number of licensed users, you can increase this storage up to 5 TB. For more information, see the Core features in Compare OneDrive cloud storage pricing and plans.
Supported uses
With OneDrive for Business, every person can easily store, access, and share their work files in their personal online storage space in the cloud. OneDrive for Business storage is provisioned on a per user basis and is designed to serve the needs of individual users.
Storage of data other than an individual's personal work files, including system back-ups and departmental and organizational level data, is not supported, nor is the assignment of a per user license to a bot, department, or other non-human entity. SharePoint is the best solution for more advanced content management and collaboration, including storing and managing files, communications, and intranet sites across a team or organization.
Licensing terms
For licensing terms and conditions for products and services purchased through Microsoft Commercial Volume Licensing Programs, see the Product Terms site.
Messaging
To keep track of upcoming changes, including new and changed features, planned maintenance, or other important announcements, visit the Message Center. For more information, see Message center.
Accessibility
Microsoft remains committed to the security of your data and the accessibility of our services. For more information, see the Microsoft Trust Center and the Office Accessibility Center.