How can I add more OneDrive storage to my Microsoft Office account?

Question

I purchased Microsoft Office (Home Edition) in November 2025. I only have the free 5GB of OneDrive storage. How do I purchase more OneDrive storage?

Answer 1

Hey there, Carol Searles

No, you don't. You can purchase additional OneDrive storage when you sign into your account on the OneDrive website here: https://onedrive.live.com/?ocid=cmmti3rc7hf&v=upgrade&hideLeftNav=false

You will be able to choose a storage plan available.

The cheapest one is 200GB at $1.99 a month.

Hope this helps & Happy New Year,
Nathan

Answer 2

Hi. I'm Brian and I'll try to help.

Yes, you need a subscription to gain additional storage. Just purchasing a stand-alone Office suite is not sufficient. It does not carry extra storage permissions with it. The cheapest subscription is for Microsoft 365 Basic. It costs US $1.99 per month or US $19.99 per year. It increases your OneDrive storage to 100 GB. See https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/p/microsoft-365-basic/cfq7ttc0ktxs/0009

Answer 3

Do I have to purchase Microsoft 365 even though I just bought Microsoft Office?

Answer 4

To add more OneDrive storage to your Microsoft Office account, you will need to upgrade your plan or purchase additional storage. Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Check Your Current Subscription: Make sure you know what your current Microsoft Office subscription includes. The Home Edition typically comes with a limited amount of OneDrive storage.
2. Purchase Additional Storage: You can purchase additional OneDrive storage directly from the OneDrive website or through your Microsoft account settings. Look for options to upgrade your storage plan.
3. Contact Microsoft Support: If you need assistance or want to discuss your options, you can contact Microsoft support for help with increasing your OneDrive storage.

Keep in mind that the maximum amount of OneDrive storage you can have is 25 TB, depending on your subscription and eligibility.

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References:

• Set the default storage space for OneDrive users
• Check OneDrive site eligibility for increased storage