Race against the OneDrive clock: How to stay ahead of Microsoft’s deadline
With Marc D. Anderson, Microsoft MVP

Race against the OneDrive clock: How to stay ahead of Microsoft’s deadline
With Marc D. Anderson, Microsoft MVP

The countdown clock has started! Microsoft is cracking down on unlicensed OneDrive accounts, which could mean extra costs and headaches for IT teams to keep access to important files.
Starting in February, unlicensed OneDrive accounts follow a 93-day rule: With a retention policy, they’re archived and stored for a fee and only retrievable for an additional fee. Without one, they hit the recycle bin and later get permanently deleted.
Not sure what to do next? In this session, Microsoft MVP Marc D. Anderson will break it all down—what this change means, what’s at stake, and the steps you can take now to stay ahead before it impacts your organization.
Things you will learn:
- Microsoft’s new OneDrive rules: What’s changing for unlicensed accounts
- How Microsoft’s OneDrive policy update impacts your organization
- The risks of ignoring unlicensed OneDrive accounts (and how to avoid them)
- IT action plan: Strategies for managing unlicensed OneDrive accounts
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About our hosts

Marc D. Anderson & Shaylyn Gimby
Marc D. Anderson is the Co-Founder and President of Sympraxis Consulting. Marc works with organizations to help improve collaboration and communication with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure. Marc has more than 40 years of experience in technology professional services and software development.
Marc will be joined by Shaylyn who’s passionate about building and supporting the ShareGate network. His love for storytelling drives him to find new and exciting ways to educate and engage the M365 community both online and at in-person events.

Marc D. Anderson & Shaylyn Gimby
Marc D. Anderson is the Co-Founder and President of Sympraxis Consulting. Marc works with organizations to help improve collaboration and communication with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure. Marc has more than 40 years of experience in technology professional services and software development.
Marc will be joined by Shaylyn who’s passionate about building and supporting the ShareGate network. His love for storytelling drives him to find new and exciting ways to educate and engage the M365 community both online and at in-person events.
The countdown clock has started! Microsoft is cracking down on unlicensed OneDrive accounts, which could mean extra costs and headaches for IT teams to keep access to important files.
Starting in February, unlicensed OneDrive accounts follow a 93-day rule: With a retention policy, they’re archived and stored for a fee and only retrievable for an additional fee. Without one, they hit the recycle bin and later get permanently deleted.
Not sure what to do next? In this session, Microsoft MVP Marc D. Anderson will break it all down—what this change means, what’s at stake, and the steps you can take now to stay ahead before it impacts your organization.
About ShareGate Academy
ShareGate Academy is ShareGate’s learning platform. We offer free, online courses on all kinds of Microsoft 365 topics, from adoption to sprawl, from Microsoft Teams to SharePoint. ShareGate Academy is here to help IT pros expand their knowledge so they can work smarter, not harder.
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