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OneDrive: Transfer ownership of departing employees’ files with ease

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando

Summary

We’ve made it easier to manage files when employees leave—account cleanup emails are now more prominent, new filters help managers quickly locate key files, and the enhanced “Move and keep sharing” feature supports bulk transfers with consolidated notifications, making the process more efficient. Security and compliance in ownership transfer ensures sensitive data remains protected, access is properly reassigned, and regulatory obligations are met during employee offboarding.

Status
Launched
General availability target
Oct 2025
Preview target
Not published
Products
OneDrive
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD
Release phases
General Availability, Targeted Release
Platforms
Web
Source created
16 May 2025
Source modified
9 Jun 2026 · 5mo ago
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