Retirement of standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans (plan 1 and plan 2)
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- Impacted audience
- CSP authorized partners, partners selling to customers with SharePoint Online (SPO) plan 1 and plan 2 and OneDrive for Business (ODB) plan 1 and plan 2 SKUs
Partner advisory: retirement of standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans.
Microsoft is evolving its cloud storage and collaboration offerings and is retiring the standalone SharePoint Online (SPO) plan 1 and plan 2 and OneDrive for Business (ODB) plan 1 and plan 2 SKUs. This change reflects low customer demand for standalone offerings, increased instances of unintended or nonstandard usage, and higher operational costs associated with maintaining these plans. As Microsoft continues to invest in secure, scalable, and integrated experiences, Microsoft 365 suites remain the primary way customers access SharePoint and OneDrive capabilities.
As a Microsoft partner, you play a critical role in helping customers plan for this transition. Customers have an extended window to prepare, and Microsoft is introducing more storage options to support a wide range of needs. We recommend that partners proactively identify impacted customers, communicate key dates early, and guide customers toward the most appropriate Microsoft 365 suite or storage alternative to ensure continuity and a smooth experience.
Key timelines
- Retirement announcement: this change is communicated to customers in late January 2026.
- End of sale: June 2026 (no new tenants/customers after May 31, 2026; renewals for existing customers only).
- End of life: January 2027 (no renewals; existing contracts continue until expiration).
- End of service: December 2029 (all standalone plans fully retired; customers must transition to Microsoft 365 suites, capacity packs, or pay-as-you-go storage options).
Next steps
- To support your customers through this change, you should begin planning now, reviewing customer tenants, positioning Microsoft 365 Business or E3/E5 suites where appropriate, and helping customers optimize, migrate, or archive data as needed. Microsoft continues to share guidance, resources, and updates to help partners successfully navigate this transition and support long term customer success.
- Cloud Ascent is updated by the end of February, providing you with visibility of which customers are impacted by this change.
Questions
- Compare plans: SharePoint Plan Comparison
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