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If you don’t have enough storage space for OneDrive, you can buy storage space or expand it for free. It only takes a few steps.
OneDrive: expand your storage space for free
When you sign up for OneDrive, you get 5 GB of free storage. But with a few simple tricks, you can increase your cloud volume:
- Microsoft occasionally offers promotions or surveys in which you can get additional storage space by completing certain tasks. There is also a so-called loyalty bonus, which usually gives you an additional 10 GB of storage space.
- It may happen that Microsoft awards storage space as a reward. This happens, for example, when using new features or services. Even if you buy a Microsoft product, you can get a bonus that expands your storage space.
- You can purchase additional storage space directly. You can find the current prices and rates on the Microsoft website.
- You can get even more storage space if you register for Microsoft 365. The Basic package offers 100 GB and costs two euros per month. For 69 euros, customers of the Single package get 1 TB.
- The Office 365 Family package is also popular. Here you get a total of six TB of storage for up to six people. The package currently costs 99 euros per year.
- If OneDrive is not enough for you, you can also consider alternatives such as Google Drive, Dropbox or iCloud Drive. These offer different storage plans and features that may also suit your needs.
So you can manage your OneDrive storage space efficiently
The following tips will help you get the most out of OneDrive:
- If you run out of storage space, you can also actively free up space. This can be done, for example, by deleting unnecessary or duplicate files. You can also compress or archive large files.
- OneDrive is increasingly using artificial intelligence to optimally manage storage space. For example, AI can identify large or duplicate files and give you storage optimization recommendations. This way, you’ll always get tips on how to make the most of your storage space.
- To get the most out of your storage, you need to keep it secure and private. That’s why security is so important when storing data in the cloud. A strong password and two-factor authentication are essential. You should also try to encrypt sensitive data or store it locally.
