My one-drive is read only even I am the owner

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My one-drive is read only even I am the owner

PAWAR Amitkumar 0

Hello MS team,

I am facing issue with my one drive. when I am accessing any file , It show me as read only.

I am owner for that folder.

Please, tell me how resolve issue of one drive.

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Liora 2,330 Independent Advisor

Dear @PAWAR Amitkumar,

I hope you’re having a good day.

Thank you for your question.

I noticed the AI response has already suggested several possible causes, including storage quota, permissions, Office activation, and library settings. Those are all valid possibilities. However, before jumping into advanced troubleshooting, I think it would be helpful to narrow down the scope of the issue first.

Could you please confirm the following?

Does this happen with all files in your OneDrive, or only specific files?
Are you opening the files from OneDrive on the web or from File Explorer / Office desktop applications?
Are you able to create a new file in OneDrive?
Do you see any specific message other than "Read-only"?
Is this a OneDrive for Business account provided by your organization?

One point mentioned in the AI response is particularly worth checking: if the entire OneDrive site has become read-only due to a storage quota issue, it can affect all files, even for the owner. Likewise, an expired license or a permission change can result in similar behavior. Before investigating those possibilities further, it would be helpful to understand whether the issue affects all content or only certain files.

Once you provide the answers to the questions above, we can better determine whether this is related to:

OneDrive permissions,
OneDrive storage quota,
Microsoft 365 licensing,
Office desktop applications,
or a specific file/library configuration.

I look forward to your update.

Please understand that our initial response does not always resolve the issue immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a solution.

Warm regards,

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PAWAR Amitkumar 0 Reputation points

2026-08-12T10:36:56.3566667+00:00
Hello

Does this happen with all files in your OneDrive, or only specific files? - All files

Are you opening the files from OneDrive on the web or from File Explorer / Office desktop applications? - tried both places

Are you able to create a new file in OneDrive? yes. But not allowing to create

Do you see any specific message other than "Read-only"? no

Is this a OneDrive for Business account provided by your organization? yes
Liora 2,330 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-12T11:42:37.4333333+00:00
Hi Amitkumar,

Thank you for the additional information.

Since the issue affects all files, occurs in both OneDrive on the web and desktop applications, and this is a OneDrive for Business account, the issue is less likely to be related to a specific file or your local device.

To help narrow this down, could you please clarify one point from your previous reply? "yes. But not allowing to create"

Do you mean:

You cannot create a new file or folder at all, or

You can create a new file, but it opens as read-only?

In the meantime, please try the following checks:

Sign in to OneDrive on the web and try to:

Create a new folder.

Upload a small test file.

Create a new Word document.

Check whether you can:

Rename a file.

Delete a file.

Move a file to another folder.

Verify whether the issue affects:

Only files in your personal OneDrive, or

Shared files and folders as well.

If your organization has a Microsoft 365 administrator, ask them to check:

Your OneDrive storage usage and quota.

Whether your Microsoft 365 license is still assigned and active.

Whether there are any permission or policy restrictions affecting your OneDrive account.

If you’re unsure who your administrator is, this article may help: How do I find my Microsoft 365 admin?

Please let me know the results of these tests, especially whether you're able to create, rename, or delete files in OneDrive. That information will help determine whether the issue is related to permissions, storage, licensing, or the OneDrive site itself.

Kind regards.
Liora 2,330 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-13T15:56:14.3633333+00:00

Hi Amitkumar,

I hope you're having a great day.

I'm following up to see if you've made any progress with this issue or if there are any updates you'd like to share.

Wishing you all the best, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards.
PAWAR Amitkumar 0 Reputation points

2026-08-14T04:00:47.56+00:00
Hello Liora,

I hope you are doing well,

It is not working . It shows the Read only to me for which I am owner. ALready, compant It personal has raise request to Microsoft team for this issue.

Best Regards

Amitkumar
Liora 2,330 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-14T11:01:16.0133333+00:00

Hi Amitkumar,

Thank you for taking the time to provide the additional details and keep the thread updated.

I hope the support team is able to identify the root cause and resolve the issue quickly. Please feel free to share any updates when you hear back from Microsoft, as the information may help others who encounter a similar problem in the future.

Kind regards.