Starting May 14, 2025, Microsoft 365 storage limits will change at the University of Ottawa. According to Microsoft, over half of all data stored by organizations doesn’t serve a useful purpose. Start your spring cleaning with a digital declutter!
Microsoft 365 (M365) recently announced storage limit changes that will impact the University of Ottawa.
Start your spring cleaning with a digital declutter! It’s a win-win: you’ll free up space, make it easier to find important files and be ready for future changes to the M365 storage limits.
Start your digital declutter
- Empty your Recycle Bin
Files in your Recycle Bin count toward your storage limit. Be sure to empty the bin regularly across OneDrive, SharePoint and Outlook to permanently remove deleted files and free up space. - Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails
Check your Outlook inbox for old subscriptions, spam or newsletters you no longer need. Unsubscribe to save email storage space and reduce clutter. - Move personal files
Remove personal files. Save them in personal storage or . - Remove files
Go through your OneDrive and SharePoint files — you can sort them by size, date modified or name to help you delete large or out-of-date files. Remove drafts and old versions of files. Delete documents according to the and the University’s .
These simple steps can help you clear digital clutter. The cleanup you do now will help you avoid hitting future M365 storage limits and ensure you have space for what matters most. So, grab your digital broom (computer mouse) and get your M365 account clean and organized!