MC1146823 – (Updated) Microsoft Whiteboard: Azure to OneDrive migration progress update

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Whiteboard, Windows

Platform:

Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Admin impact, Updated message, User impact

Links:

117394

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Whiteboard storage is migrating from Azure to OneDrive, enhancing security and compliance. Migration began in February 2024, completed tenant-wide by August 2025, with Azure storage deprecated by February 2026. Users must complete migration by then to retain access; admins can monitor progress via PowerShell.

Details:
Updated September 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
The migration of Microsoft Whiteboard storage from Azure to OneDrive has begun and will reach all tenants by the end of August 2025. This change enhances data accessibility, security, and compliance by aligning Whiteboard storage with OneDrive's enterprise-grade capabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117394.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Began in late February 2024
Full tenant flighting: Expected by end of August 2025 - Completed
Azure storage deprecation: February 2026

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General Availability

Created:
2025-09-03

updated:
2025-09-13

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is migrating Microsoft Whiteboard storage from Azure to OneDrive to enhance security and compliance, with the transition starting in February 2024 and expected to complete by August 2025, after which Azure storage will no longer be available for Whiteboard by February 2026.

Direct effects for Operations**

Data Accessibility Issues
Users may lose access to their whiteboards if they do not complete the migration by February 2026, leading to potential data loss and disruption in workflow.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/migration-of-whiteboards-from-azure-to-onedrive-6ddc6df1-540e-4b70-8e6a-541fafdc24f4

Increased Support Requests
Users encountering issues during the migration process may flood IT support with requests, overwhelming the support team and delaying resolution times.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/whiteboardadmin/?view=whiteboard-ps

Compliance Risks
Failure to migrate data properly may lead to non-compliance with data retention policies, risking legal and regulatory repercussions for the organization.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=117394

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration if their boards do not migrate successfully, impacting their productivity and collaboration efforts.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/migration-of-whiteboards-from-azure-to-onedrive-6ddc6df1-540e-4b70-8e6a-541fafdc24f4

Monitoring Challenges for Admins
Admins may struggle to monitor the migration process effectively without proper preparation, leading to untracked migration statuses and unresolved issues.
   - roles: IT Administrators, System Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/whiteboardadmin/?view=whiteboard-ps

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