What Happens to Your Microsoft 365 Education Account When You Die
Quick Facts
OneDrive
Download all files first
Outlook
Forward important emails
OneNote
Export notebooks
Step-by-Step Guide
Download OneDrive files
Download all OneDrive files, OneNote notebooks, and other Microsoft 365 data before the university deactivates the account.
Export Outlook emails
Export important Outlook emails and contacts to a personal account before the edu account is closed.
Document Now Checklist
- University Microsoft email address
- OneDrive files to download
- OneNote notebooks to export
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Microsoft 365 Education. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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