check before: 2023-11-01
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Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint
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Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Launched
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Summary:
Microsoft is removing the `EnableAllOcsiClients` OneDrive group policy in May 2025. This change will enable features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history in Office documents. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874.
Details:
Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. We are now one month away from this change taking effect.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874.
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2024-10-31
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2025-04-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft plans to remove the "EnableAllOcsiClients" group policy in OneDrive by May 2025 to enhance features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history for Office documents, requiring no action from administrators but suggesting updates to training materials.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Autosave Feature
Without the OCSI group policy, users may not benefit from the autosave feature, leading to potential data loss if files are not manually saved.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts
Reduced Collaboration Efficiency
The removal of the policy may hinder real-time collaboration capabilities, causing delays in team projects and communication.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874
Version Control Issues
Users may face challenges with version history and restoring previous versions of files, leading to confusion and potential errors in document management.
- roles: End Users, Document Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts
Increased Conflict Resolution Needs
Users may encounter more frequent file conflicts that require manual resolution, increasing workload and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874
Documentation and Training Gaps
Organizations may struggle with outdated documentation and lack of user training regarding new features, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- roles: Training Coordinators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts
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User Training and Awareness
With the removal of the EnableAllOcsiClients policy, users will benefit from enhanced features like autosave and real-time collaboration. Providing training sessions and creating informative materials will help users adapt to these changes and maximize their productivity.
- next-steps: Develop training materials and schedule sessions for end-users. Create a communication plan to inform users about the new features and their benefits.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874
Documentation Updates
Organizations should update their internal documentation to reflect the changes in OneDrive and the removal of the group policy. This will ensure that users have access to the most current information and guidelines on using the new features effectively.
- next-steps: Review existing documentation and update it to include new features and changes. Ensure that documentation is easily accessible to all users.
- roles: IT Administrators, Documentation Specialists, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874
Enhanced Collaboration Tools
The new features like real-time collaboration and version history will improve teamwork and project management. Encouraging teams to utilize these features can lead to more efficient workflows and reduced project timelines.
- next-steps: Promote the use of collaboration features in team meetings and project planning sessions. Gather feedback on user experiences to further enhance collaboration practices.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Collaboration Specialists
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Messages | Updated February 28, 2025: Reminder - this rollout is coming up soon.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. | Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. We are now one month away from this change taking effect.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Last Updated | 02/28/2025 17:54:48 | 2025-04-03T21:39:50Z |
| 2025-04-04 | MC prepare | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change, especially if the policy is disabled, educate them about autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of M365 application conflicts, and update any relevant documentation.
For more information, see Allow users to choose how to handle Office file sync conflicts. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874 | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change, especially if the policy is disabled, educate them about autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of M365 application conflicts, and update any relevant documentation.
For more information, see Allow users to choose how to handle Office file sync conflicts. https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874 |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Summary | Microsoft is removing the `EnableAllOcsiClients` OneDrive group policy in April 2025. This change will enable features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history for Office files. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and inform users about these features. More details are available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts). | Microsoft is removing the `EnableAllOcsiClients` OneDrive group policy in May 2025. This change will enable features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history in Office documents. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Messages | Updated October 31, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. | Updated February 28, 2025: Reminder - this rollout is coming up soon.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Last Updated | 10/31/2024 20:49:30 | 2025-02-28T17:54:48Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC prepare | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change, especially if the policy is disabled, educate them about autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of M365 application conflicts, and update any relevant documentation.
For more information, see Allow users to choose how to handle Office file sync conflicts. https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874 | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change, especially if the policy is disabled, educate them about autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of M365 application conflicts, and update any relevant documentation.
For more information, see Allow users to choose how to handle Office file sync conflicts. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429874 |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Summary | The EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy is being removed to ensure smooth communication between Microsoft Office and OneDrive, enabling features like autosave and real-time collaboration. Rollout begins April 2025, with no admin action required beforehand. Users should be informed, especially if the policy was previously disabled. | Microsoft is removing the `EnableAllOcsiClients` OneDrive group policy in April 2025. This change will enable features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history for Office files. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and inform users about these features. More details are available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts). |
| 2024-11-01 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Summary | The Enable OCSI for Tenants group policy in Microsoft OneDrive is being removed, which will allow Office features like autosave and real-time collaboration to work properly. Rollout begins in April 2025, with no admin action required. Users should be informed about the change and its benefits. | The EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy is being removed to ensure smooth communication between Microsoft Office and OneDrive, enabling features like autosave and real-time collaboration. Rollout begins April 2025, with no admin action required beforehand. Users should be informed, especially if the policy was previously disabled. |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Last Updated | 10/31/2024 00:02:03 | 2024-10-31T20:49:30Z |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Messages | CLONE GALLATIN + AIRGAP
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. | Updated October 31, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We're removing the EnableAllOcsiClients OneDrive group policy in the Microsoft 365 admin center. OCSI is the coordination between office and OneDrive for syncing office documents to the cloud. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874. |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive: The Enable OCSI for Tenants group policy is being removed | (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: The Enable OCSI for Tenants group policy is being removed |
| 2024-11-01 | MC How Affect | With OCSI enabled for all tenants, end users will be able to take advantage of features such as autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of conflicts of Office files. Autosave is a feature that end users will see in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files; it is a toggle at the top left of the file header that will ensure that even if the user does not manually save a file, the file will be saved automatically to OneDrive and SharePoint. With real time user collaboration, different users can collaborate on the same file at the same time. Version history allows users to see when and who made changes to a file and provides the ability to restore to a previous version of the file within the Office app. If there are conflicts within a file that does not require user input, Office will merge the conflicts and ensure that the Office file is up to date with the latest changes. If user input is required to merge conflicts, Office will show the merge conflicts and prompt the user to choose which edits to prioritize. | With OCSI enabled for all tenants, end users will be able to take advantage of features such as autosave, real time user collab, and merging in the case of conflicts of Office files. Autosave is a feature that end users will see in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files; it is a toggle at the top left of the file header that will ensure that even if the user does not manually save a file, the file will be saved automatically to OneDrive and SharePoint. With real time user collaboration, different users can collaborate on the same file at the same time. Version history allows users to see when and who made changes to a file and provides the ability to restore to a previous version of the file within the Office app. If there are conflicts within a file that does not require user input, Office will merge the conflicts and ensure that the Office file is up to date with the latest changes. If user input is required to merge conflicts, Office will show the merge conflicts and prompt the user to choose which edits to prioritize. |
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