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How to Check OneDrive Storage on Any Device

Quick Tips
  • Right-click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) > navigate to Settings to see your storage usage breakdown.
  • Head over to OneDrive web and sign in to see your storage details displayed prominently.
  • Open the OneDrive mobile app > navigate to Settings to view your storage usage.

How to View OneDrive Storage From the Mobile App

Step 1: Open the OneDrive app on your device.

Step 2: Tap on the Me tab at the bottom.

Tip: You can now view your OneDrive storage. Tap on Manage storage to clear OneDrive space.

If you want to do the same on your desktop, check out the following method.

How to Check OneDrive Space From Windows 11 or 10

This method only works if you have OneDrive installed and running on your Windows PC.

Step 1: Click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray.

Step 2: In the OneDrive sheet, click on the gear icon and choose Settings.

select Settings

This will open up a OneDrive Settings window.

Under ‘Sync and backup,’ in the bottom left corner, you will find Storage. This shows the amount of storage used and available.

you will find Storage, which shows the amount of storage

However, if OneDrive is not installed on your computer, move to the next method.

How to Check OneDrive Space From the Web

Step 1: Go to OneDrive from your preferred browser and sign in with your credentials.

Step 2: Click on the Settings (gear) icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop-down, select Options.

select Options

This will open a list of OneDrive settings that you can tweak per your requirements. In the right pane, you will see the Storage Summary. 

Step 4: [Optional] Under Storage Summary, click on Empty recycle bin.

click on ‘Empty recycle bin.’

Step 5: In the pop-up, click Delete.

click Delete

FAQs

1. What is the maximum amount of data you can store in OneDrive?

The data you can store in OneDrive depends on your subscription plan. If you are on the basic plan, OneDrive offers 5GB of free storage space, while paid plans offer larger storage capacities ranging from 100GB to 6TB.

2. How long is my data stored in OneDrive after deleting the account?

OneDrive stores data for a duration that depends on the type of account and the user’s activity level. Personal accounts retain OneDrive files for at least one year after deleting the account, while business and enterprise accounts usually have a longer retention period. It is advisable to back up and archive crucial files regularly to avoid data loss.

3. Can you access OneDrive files offline?

Yes, you can access OneDrive files offline by syncing them to your device. Once you synced and downloaded it offline, you can access and edit the files without an internet connection. When you are back online, any changes made to the files will be automatically synced with OneDrive.

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Last updated on 31 May, 2024

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