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Cancel OneDrive: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Cancelling OneDrive depends on how you purchased your storage plan. This guide covers cancellation through your Microsoft account, app stores, and alternative billing methods to ensure your files stay safe.

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OneDrive Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Microsoft Account
App Store
Google Play
Phone
Time to Cancel
2-5 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Microsoft Account Services
Or subscription settings in apps

OneDrive storage plans are often bundled with Microsoft 365 subscriptions or purchased separately through various channels. If you have Microsoft 365, cancelling that bundle will also cancel your OneDrive storage upgrade. Check your Microsoft account first to see exactly what you're subscribed to.

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Cancel OneDrive: Step-by-Step Instructions

These steps work for most OneDrive storage subscriptions. If you purchased through a third party or as part of Microsoft 365, see the alternative methods section.

01

Sign in to your Microsoft account

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with the email and password associated with your OneDrive subscription.

02

Navigate to Services & subscriptions

Once signed in, click on Services & subscriptions in the left menu or account overview section.

03

Find your OneDrive storage plan

Look for your OneDrive storage subscription in the list. It may be listed as Microsoft OneDrive or OneDrive storage.

04

Cancel your subscription

Click Manage next to your OneDrive plan, then select Cancel subscription or Turn off recurring billing.

05

Confirm cancellation

Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation and retain access until your current billing period ends.

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OneDrive-specific things to know

OneDrive storage plans work differently depending on whether they're standalone or bundled. These tips cover important details before you cancel.

Check if you have Microsoft 365
OneDrive storage is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions. If you cancel Microsoft 365, you'll lose the extra OneDrive storage and Office apps together.
Files stay for 30 days after downgrade
When your paid storage expires, files above the free 5GB limit remain accessible for 30 days before being deleted permanently.
Family plans affect multiple users

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you avoid data loss and billing issues with your OneDrive cancellation.

1. Download important files first

Back up any files you want to keep before cancelling. After your subscription ends, you'll only have 5GB of free storage and excess files will be deleted after 30 days.

2. Check your actual billing source

If you don't see OneDrive in your Microsoft account, you might be billed through Apple, Google, or as part of a Microsoft 365 bundle that needs to be cancelled differently.

3. Access continues until period ends

You'll keep your current storage amount until your paid period expires, then automatically downgrade to the free 5GB plan unless you cancel completely.

Other options to consider

If cost or storage amount is the issue, you might be able to downgrade your plan or switch billing cycles instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade your OneDrive storage plan

Microsoft offers multiple storage tiers, so you can reduce your plan instead of cancelling entirely if you just need less space.

  • OneDrive Basic (100GB) - $1.99/month

  • Microsoft 365 Personal (1TB) - $6.99/month

  • Microsoft 365 Family (6TB shared) - $9.99/month

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Switch Your Billing Cycle

Microsoft offers annual billing for most OneDrive and Microsoft 365 plans with significant savings compared to monthly payments.

Save up to 17% with annual billing

Share Your Plan

Microsoft 365 Family includes 1TB of OneDrive storage for up to 6 people, which could be more cost-effective than individual plans if you have family members who need storage.

Check for Bundles

OneDrive storage is often more affordable when bundled with Microsoft 365, which includes Office apps, premium features, and larger storage amounts.

  • Microsoft 365 Personal - 1TB OneDrive + Office apps

  • Microsoft 365 Family - 6TB OneDrive (1TB per person) + Office apps

  • Microsoft 365 Business - Varies by plan

Alternative ways to cancel OneDrive

If you can't cancel through your Microsoft account, you may need to go through app stores or contact support. The right option depends on where you originally subscribed.

Apple App Store

iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the OneDrive app must cancel through their Apple ID subscription settings, not Microsoft's site.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed to OneDrive storage through the Android app, you'll need to cancel through your Google Play subscriptions instead of Microsoft's website.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Phone

Microsoft provides phone support for subscription cancellations if you prefer to speak with someone or can't access your online account.

1-800-642-7676

Live Chat

Microsoft offers live chat support for subscription and billing issues if you can't cancel online or need help with your account.

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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026