Microsoft 365 - Download OneDrive Files

Issue/Question

  • How do I save a copy of my data on Office 365 before I leave OSU?

Environment

  • Oregon State University
  • Student
  • Microsoft 365, Office 365

Explanation

When you leave the university, your ONID account is deactivated and then deleted. When the account is deactivated, you lose access to your files on Microsoft 365. When the account is deleted, your Microsoft 365 files are permanently deleted.

Follow the steps below to save a copy of your files from Microsoft 365 before leaving the university.

Resolution

For steps to download all of your files from OneDrive, please see Microsoft's documentation: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-files-and-folders-from-onedrive-or-sharepoint-5c7397b7-19c7-4893-84fe-d02e8fa5df05

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.