OneDrive File Issues

How to Stop OneDrive On This Day Memory Emails

WPS Editor Sep 30, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user wants to stop receiving automated daily email notifications from OneDrive titled 'Your memories from this day.'

How to Stop OneDrive On This Day Memory Emails

Product: OneDrive
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing email preferences to prevent unwanted daily memory messages from cluttering the inbox.
Observed behavior: OneDrive continuously sends automated memory emails, which persist for some users even after attempting to toggle the standard settings off.

Before you start

Ensure you have your Microsoft account credentials ready, as you will need to sign in to the web version of OneDrive to adjust your global notification preferences.

Solution 1Recommended

Disable Memories via OneDrive Web Settings

This is the primary method to stop OneDrive from sending daily memory emails by updating your account notification preferences.

OneDrive's memory notifications are enabled by default for many accounts. You must use the web version of OneDrive to access the comprehensive notification options and opt out of these daily emails.

Sign in to OneDrive

Open your preferred web browser and go to the official OneDrive website. Sign in using the Microsoft account associated with the emails you are receiving.

Access Notification Options

Click on the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner, select 'Options', and then navigate to the 'Notifications' tab on the left sidebar. Alternatively, you can directly visit https://onedrive.live.com/?v=NotificationOptions.

Turn Off Memory Emails

Locate the checkbox labeled 'On this day' or 'Today's memories'. Uncheck this option and ensure your changes are saved.

Disable Memories via OneDrive Web Settings

Verification: Once disabled, it may take up to 24 hours for the automated email system to fully update and stop sending the messages.

Solution 2

Resolve Persistent Emails Using Private Browsing

Use this troubleshooting step if you have already disabled the memory emails but continue to receive them due to browser cache or network conflicts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I still getting OneDrive memory emails after disabling the setting?

This is a known glitch where settings fail to synchronize with the server. To fix this, try opening an Incognito or Private browsing window, disable any active VPNs, log back into your OneDrive notification settings, and toggle the setting off again.

Can I disable these memory notifications directly from the OneDrive mobile app?

While the mobile app has notification settings for push alerts, the email preferences are best managed through your Microsoft account profile on the web browser to ensure the changes are applied globally to your account.

What should I do if the emails still won't stop?

If adjusting the OneDrive settings fails repeatedly, you can set up a rule or filter in your email client (like Outlook or Gmail) to automatically send emails containing 'Your memories from this day' straight to the trash or an archive folder.

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