Adjusting all users’ default storage allocation and retention periods

Adjusting the default storage allocation and retention periods for all users in OneDrive for Business is critical for managing your organization’s data effectively. This helps to ensure that your organization’s storage resources are optimized and that data retention complies with your internal policies and any relevant regulations.

Getting ready

In order to follow the steps in this recipe, you must be either a Global or SharePoint Administrator.

How to do it…

1. Access the SharePoint admin center by logging in to the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com. On the left navigation menu, under Admin centers, find and select SharePoint.
2. Select Settings and identify the OneDrive settings for Retention and Storage limit, as shown in Figure 6.24.

Figure 6.24 – Settings for OneDrive retention and storage

3. First,...