Changes to Microsoft 365 email features and storage

Brink · Nov 4, 2022

This article lists some frequently asked questions about end of support for personalized email address in Microsoft 365 and changes to Microsoft cloud storage.

Changes to personalized email addresses in Outlook.com

Starting November 30, 2023, Microsoft 365 Personal or Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will no longer be able to create a new personalized email address associated with their Outlook.com mailbox.

I have a personalized email address in Outlook.com. What will happen to my email address?

If you already have a personalized email address in Outlook.com, nothing will change, and you can continue using it without any disruption in service. However, you will need to keep your personalized email address setup in Outlook.

After November 30, 2023, if you remove your personalized email address from your Outlook.com account, you will not be able to add it back. The feature will no longer be available to you.

If I remove a personalized email address after November 30, 2023, will I be able to add it back?

After November 30, 2023, Microsoft 365 Personal or Microsoft 365 Family subscribers who remove their personalized email address from their Outlook.com account will not be able to add it back. The feature will no longer be available to you.

If you change your mind and would like to use Outlook with a personalized email address, you will have to consider switching to one of our Microsoft 365 Business plans.

What additional premium features do I get in Outlook.com with my Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscription?

Microsoft 365 subscribers get exclusive access to these Outlook.com premium features.

Advanced email security. As a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you get enhanced security tools that help protect your inbox from phishing and malware. Learn more about advanced Outlook.com security for subscribers.

Email encryption. Outlook.com includes encryption and prevent forwarding features that ensure your confidential and personal information you share via email stays encrypted and doesn’t leave Microsoft 365. This is useful when you don’t trust the recipient’s email provider to be secure. Learn more about encrypted messages.

Ad-free interface. Microsoft 365 subscribers enjoy an ad-free Outlook.com mailbox.

Larger mailbox storage. Microsoft 365 subscribers get 50 GB of email storage as a subscription benefit. You'll have 50 GB of email storage at your disposal.

Note: 50 GB is not available to Microsoft 365 trial subscribers. The increased storage only becomes available shortly after a paid subscription starts.

Premium support. Microsoft 365 subscriptions include premium customer support, so if you need to contact Microsoft for help, you'll get our highest level of service.

Learn more about Microsoft 365 premium features.

Changes to cloud storage

Starting February 1, 2023, cloud storage used across Microsoft 365 apps and services will include Outlook.com attachments data and OneDrive data. All data will continue to be protected with Microsoft’s comprehensive set of security features.

This update will not impact your Outlook.com mailbox storage amount. However, this may reduce how much cloud storage you have available to use with your OneDrive. If you reach your cloud storage quota, your ability to send and receive emails in Outlook.com will be disrupted.

What's included in my cloud storage?

Your cloud storage will include:

OneDrive files and photos, for example:

Personal files you store, upload and sync from your computer or mobile device, such as Office documents, mobile camera roll, screenshots and other files and photos which have been saved to your OneDrive, including Desktop, Documents and Pictures folders.

Any items in your Recycle Bin.

Outlook.com attachments.

Teams message attachments & recordings.

How do I check my cloud storage usage and quota?

You can check your storage usage and quotas in either OneDrive or Outlook.com.

In OneDrive:
Check your storage

In Outlook.com:
Check your storage

Learn more about your subscription

What are the premium benefits included with my Microsoft 365 subscription?

Your Microsoft 365 subscription benefits include premium versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage to back up files and photos, advanced security protection in OneDrive and Outlook, and the ability to contact support via chat or phone at no extra cost throughout your subscription term, plus more.

How can I find out when my Microsoft 365 subscription expires?

Please refer to Find out when your Microsoft 365 subscription expires.

How can I find where I purchased my Microsoft 365 subscription?

Go to your Services & subscriptions page.

If prompted, choose Sign in and enter the Microsoft account email and password associated with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Click on the Manage button, if your subscription was purchased through Microsoft, you will see options to manage your subscription, otherwise you will be taken the website of the third-party retailer where you purchased your subscription.

How do I cancel my subscription?

If you do not wish to continue your Microsoft 365 subscription, visit Cancel a Microsoft 365 subscription for instructions. 

If you purchased a Microsoft 365 subscription with recurring billing from a third-party retailer instead of the Microsoft Store, contact the third-party retailer directly to cancel your subscription. 