How to Check OneDrive Storage on Any Device

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How to View OneDrive Storage From the Mobile App

Step 1: Open theOneDriveapp on your device.

Step 2: Tap on theMetab 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 theOneDriveicon in the system tray.

Step 2: In the OneDrive sheet, click on thegear iconand chooseSettings.

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.

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 toOneDrivefrom your preferred browser and sign in with your credentials.

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

Step 3: From the drop-down, selectOptions.

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 onEmpty recycle bin.

Step 5: In the pop-up, clickDelete.

FAQs

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.

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.

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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