OneDrive for Business says your storage is full
Your OneDrive storage is full and needs to be cleaned up. Delete files you don't need, empty the recycle bin, then check your quota again. Work accounts get 1 TB of space.
Every OneDrive account has a storage limit. When you hit that limit, you can't upload or sync anything new. You need to delete files to make room. The fastest way is to delete old project folders, empty the recycle bin, and check what's taking the most space.
Risk: High
⏱ 15-30 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have an external drive or network location ready in case you want to move files instead of deleting them
- ✓Make sure you have time to go through and identify old files - this can take 15-30 minutes
- ✓Back up anything critical before deleting in case you need it later
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Deleting files from OneDrive instead of moving them somewhere else. If you need them later, you've lost them
- Only deleting individual files instead of entire old project folders. You free up space much faster by removing whole folders
- Not emptying the recycle bin. Deleted files stay and take up space for months
Signs you need professional help
- If you've gone through all the steps and the issue persists, get in touch and we'll help sort it out.
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