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Do You Need Extra OneDrive Storage with Microsoft 365 for iPhone?
Question details
The user wants to know if an additional standalone OneDrive subscription is necessary for freeing up iPhone storage if they already have an active Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Backing up large photos, videos, and app files to free up local iPhone storage space.
- Observed behavior
- The user is unsure if their existing Microsoft 365 plan provides sufficient cloud storage for iPhone media backup, or if they need to pay for a separate standalone OneDrive service.
Verify your active Microsoft 365 subscription status and check your available OneDrive storage capacity by logging into your Microsoft account.
Utilize the Included 1TB Microsoft 365 OneDrive Storage
Your Microsoft 365 subscription already includes 1 TB of cloud storage, eliminating the need for a separate OneDrive subscription to back up your iPhone.
Microsoft 365 automatically grants subscribers 1 TB (1000 GB) of OneDrive cloud storage. This is typically more than enough space to back up iPhone photos, videos, attachments, and documents. As long as you use the same Microsoft account on your iPhone, you do not need to purchase an additional standalone OneDrive plan.
Install the Microsoft OneDrive app from the Apple App Store on your iPhone.
Launch the app and sign in using the exact Microsoft account associated with your active Microsoft 365 subscription.
Tap your profile icon, go to 'Settings', select 'Camera Upload', and toggle it on to automatically back up your photos and videos to your included 1 TB cloud storage.
Once your media is safely synced to OneDrive, you can delete the local copies from your iPhone's native Photos app to instantly free up device storage.
Manage Your Documents with WPS Office
If you are re-evaluating your Microsoft 365 subscription costs, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with built-in cloud sync to help free up local device space.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website or the Apple App Store to download the WPS Office mobile application.
- 2. Install and Sign In: Install the app on your iPhone and sign in to activate and access your free WPS Cloud storage.
- 3. Edit and Sync: Open your Microsoft Office files and easily sync your documents to the cloud to free up your local storage space.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much OneDrive storage do I get with Microsoft 365?
A standard Microsoft 365 Personal subscription includes 1 TB (1000 GB) of OneDrive cloud storage, while a Microsoft 365 Family plan offers 1 TB per user for up to 6 users.
Can I view my OneDrive files offline on my iPhone?
Yes, but you must manually select specific files or folders within the OneDrive app and mark them as 'Make available offline' before you lose your internet connection.
Will deleting photos from my iPhone also delete them from OneDrive?
If you delete a photo from your iPhone's local Photos app after it has been fully backed up via OneDrive's Camera Upload feature, it will remain safely stored in your OneDrive cloud storage.
Can I cancel my standalone OneDrive if I purchase Microsoft 365?
Yes. Since Microsoft 365 includes a massive 1 TB of cloud storage, you can safely cancel your standalone, lower-tier OneDrive subscription to avoid paying twice, provided your total data fits within the 1 TB limit.
