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Published

Mar 4, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac

Service

OneDrive

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

RM557563 - OneDrive: Improved max path error experience on desktop

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

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OneDrive desktop sync users now get clearer, more actionable error messagesguidance when file paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience shows exactly how many characters a path exceedsis over the limit and points usersoffers a guided flow to rename or move the specific folder location whereaffected items so they can shorten names to resolve the issue. When multiple files in the same folder are affected, a single consolidated message guides users to the right location, reducing error noise and making resolution faster. Available on both Windows and Mac.sync.

GA date: MayJuly CY2026

Snapshot from Mar 4, 2026

OneDrive desktop sync users now get clearer, more actionable error messages when file paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience shows exactly how many characters a path exceeds the limit and points users to the specific folder location where they can shorten names to resolve the issue. When multiple files in the same folder are affected, a single consolidated message guides users to the right location, reducing error noise and making resolution faster. Available on both Windows and Mac.

GA date: May CY2026