MC709988 - Microsoft Outlook: OneDrive for Business opens in Outlook on the web

Service

Exchange Online
OneDrive for Business

Last Updated

Apr 4, 2024

Published Jan 25, 2024

Tag

Updated message
Feature update
User impact
Admin impact

Platforms

Web

Summary

OneDrive for Business will now open within Outlook on the web for a seamless experience, with a rollout timeline updated to late July through late August 2024 for all environments. No action is required for preparation, but informing users and updating documentation is suggested. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 369520.

More information

Updated April 4, 2024: We apologize for the delay and have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Quickly access your OneDrive for Business files without leaving Microsoft Outlook on the web! Previously, the OneDrive for Business button in Outlook on the web opened a new tab for OneDrive. With this change, you will see OneDrive folders and files inside of Outlook for the web, for a consistent and fast experience.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 369520.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late January 2024 and expect to complete early February 2024. 

All Environments: We will begin rolling out late July 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late March). 

How this will affect your organization:

Your organization will be able to access OneDrive for Business directly from Outlook for the web for a faster and streamlined experience.


What you need to do to prepare:

No action is needed to prepare for this change. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.

For more information and a screenshot of the OneDrive for Business button in Outlook for the web: Unveiling the Next Generation of OneDrive.