SharePoint & OneDrive · OneDrive Management
OneDrive Administrator
Manages OneDrive-specific settings including storage limits, sync policies, retention, and user OneDrive administration.
Scope: Organization-wide OneDrive settings and individual user OneDrive
Permissions
- Storage limits - Set default and per-user storage quotas
- Sync settings - Configure sync client policies and restrictions
- Retention - Set OneDrive retention for deleted users
- Notifications - Configure sharing notification settings
- User OneDrive - Access and manage individual user OneDrive
Common use cases
- Managing OneDrive storage allocation
- Configuring sync client group policies
- Handling departed user OneDrive content
- Troubleshooting individual user issues
Best practices
- Set appropriate default storage limits
- Use Known Folder Move for data protection
- Configure appropriate retention periods
- Document access to user OneDrive
Security considerations
- Can access any user OneDrive by granting self-access
- User OneDrive contains personal and work files
- Follow privacy guidelines for access
- Departed user OneDrive may contain sensitive data