MC1392563 - OneDrive transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain

What and Why:

OneDrive is transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain. Users will start seeing new URLs shown in the examples below as a part of their OneDrive experiences. Existing links continue to work — both domains will operate side by side indefinitely. 

As part of this transition, OneDrive URLs will change: 

• Previous domain: contoso-my.sharepoint.com/
• Unified domain: onedrive.cloud.microsoft/

This change aligns OneDrive with the broader Microsoft cloud domain strategy, creating a more consistent and recognizable experience across Microsoft 365 services. This update simplifies how users identify trusted Microsoft endpoints while maintaining compatibility with existing URLs and integrations.

Rollout Schedule:

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2027.

Impact on Your Organization:

Who is affected:

• All users accessing OneDrive
• Admins managing Microsoft 365 environments, network configurations, and custom solutions

Platforms/Services:

• OneDrive(web primarily)

What will happen:

For users: 

• Users will start seeing the cloud.microsoft domain in their OneDrive experiences (e.g., onedrive.cloud.microsoft instead of contoso-my.sharepoint.com).  
• When users access content from geos different than their own, they will see a globe icon. 
• No changes to file access, sharing, or collaboration functionality.  
• The previous domain and unified domain will continue to exist side by side. Existing links will continue to work.  

For admins: 

• No changes to admin functionality. 
• The SharePoint URLs used for file storage and APIs remain unchanged (e.g., contoso-my.sharepoint.com continues to work for API calls).
• Important: Organizations with custom solutions that rely on OneDrive URL patterns should review those dependencies. Official Microsoft APIs (Microsoft Graph) will continue to function without changes. Custom solutions that parse or hardcode browser URLs may require updates. 

What is NOT changing: 

• Existing links and bookmarks will continue to work. Links to previous domains are backwards compatible and will remain supported.
• There are no forced redirects from legacy URLs. Both domains will work side-by-side during and after the transition.
• SharePoint site URLs (e.g., contoso.sharepoint.com) are not affected by this change.
• Microsoft Graph APIs and other official APIs are not changing.
• File ownership, permissions, and sharing settings are unchanged. 
• Consumer OneDrive URLs are not changing at this time and remain on live.com domain 

Action Required/Recommendations:

No immediate action is required, but we recommend the following:

• Review any custom solutions that depend on OneDrive URL patterns.
• Ensure network rules allow traffic to *.cloud.microsoft.
• Update internal documentation and training materials with the new URL format.
• Prepare helpdesk teams for user questions about URL changes.
• Educate users to recognize the cloud.microsoft domain as trusted

Optional administrative considerations:

• Review tenant allow list settings for external sharing
• Evaluate Tenant Restrictions v2 if applicable to your organization
• Consider upcoming capabilities such as anonymous link controls

Learn more: Configure Tenant Restrictions - Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft Entra External ID | Microsoft Learn

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.