If I cancel Microsoft 365, do I also lose OneDrive storage?

Yes. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family include 1 TB of OneDrive storage per person. Cancelling Microsoft 365 reduces your OneDrive to the free 5 GB tier after your subscription ends.

What happens to files that exceed the free 5 GB limit?

Files above 5 GB are not immediately deleted. Microsoft places your account in a read-only state for files over the limit for 30 days, then files may be permanently deleted if you remain over the limit.

Can I keep OneDrive without paying for Microsoft 365?

Yes. Microsoft sells a standalone OneDrive 100 GB plan for about $1.99/month, which is separate from Microsoft 365. You can switch to this if you only need storage and not Office apps.

How to Cancel OneDrive (2026)

OneDrive plans start from $0.00/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $0.00/month

EasyYou save $69.99/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Go to Microsoft Account

Visit account.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.

Open Services and Subscriptions

Click 'Services & subscriptions' in the top navigation bar to see all active Microsoft subscriptions.

Find Your OneDrive or Microsoft 365 Plan

Locate your OneDrive or Microsoft 365 subscription in the list. Note: OneDrive 100 GB is often sold as a standalone plan.

Cancel Subscription

Click 'Cancel' next to your subscription. Microsoft will show you what you will lose — click 'Continue to cancel'.

Confirm and Complete

Follow the final confirmation steps, selecting your reason for cancellation. You will receive a confirmation email. Access continues until the end of your billing period.

Retention Tips

We notice you're cancelling your OneDrive storage. Your documents, photos, and PC backup will stop syncing once your plan ends. If Microsoft 365 feels too expensive, a standalone 100 GB OneDrive plan is only $1.99/month. Would you like to switch to that instead of cancelling entirely?