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Roadmap ID 481834 Launched

Microsoft 365: Long-term retention period for M365 Backup

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando
Microsoft 365 roadmap entry

Summary

This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.

Status
Launched
General availability target
Aug 2026
Preview target
Mar 2026
Products
Microsoft 365
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Preview
Platforms
Web
Source created
19 Feb 2025
Source modified
18 Aug 2026 · 3mo ago
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