Microsoft 365 Basic
Microsoft Corporation
For web, iOS, and Android
100 GB of cloud storage
For one person
- For one person
- Use on multiple devices at the same time
- Works on web, iOS, and Android
- 100 GB of secure cloud storage
- Ransomware protection for photos and files in OneDrive
- Ad-free secure Outlook web and mobile email and calendars
- Contact support experts to get help when you need it
$1.99/month
Subscription continues to be charged unless cancelled in Microsoft account.
Key benefits
For one person
Works across multiple devices
100 GB of cloud storage
For Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Microsoft 365 highlights
Make daily tasks easier
Keep up with your day, every day, and seamlessly tackle your to-dos. Use your phone, laptop, or tablet to send emails, check calendars, and share photos and videos anytime, anywhere. Microsoft 365 makes it easier to make and share plans, get organized, and stay on schedule—no matter where the day takes you.
Maximize your protection
Effortlessly protect your peace of mind and seamlessly safeguard what’s most important. Your precious photos, important documents, email,1 personal data and devices2 are secured with easy-to-use tools and features designed to help protect your digital life.
Polish your ideas
Bring your ideas to life with innovative features that add polish, personality, and style to whatever you create. Choose from a variety of themes, designs or layouts and use built-in tools to quickly finalize your project.
Additional benefits
Recommended for individuals
Ideal for one person who wants 100 GB of cloud storage and an ad-free, secure email and calendar solution on web and mobile devices. (iOS and Android require separate app download.)
100 GB of cloud storage
Get additional storage for your files, photos, videos, emails, and more. Plus, a centralized view makes it easy to see, manage, and upgrade your storage anytime, on any device.
Always up to date
With a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription, you will always have the latest updates to your OneDrive and Outlook web and mobile experiences.
One solution for your many devices
Get apps that work seamlessly across your favorite devices—Macs, PCs, phones, and tablets.
Top questions
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Microsoft 365 is a set of apps for your productivity and protection needs and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Editor, Outlook, OneDrive, Clipchamp, and so much more. Get started for free with 5 GB of cloud storage and access to web and mobile apps, or upgrade to a premium plan (Basic, Personal, Family) for access to more apps, storage, and features.
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Microsoft 365 Basic is a plan for one person that includes 100 GB of cloud storage for your photos, files, email attachments, and more. With Microsoft 365 Basic, you also get Outlook ad-free email with additional security features (applies to email accounts ending in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, and @msn.com) and OneDrive ransomware protection and file recovery (OneDrive files can be recovered for up to 30 days after malicious attacks, file corruption, or accidental deletes and edits). You also have access to support experts for help with Microsoft 365 and Windows 11.
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Microsoft 365 Basic is a personal plan created for one person with benefits including 100 GB of cloud storage for your photos, files, email attachments, and more. With Microsoft 365 Basic, you also get ad-free secure email with Outlook, ransomware file protection with OneDrive (OneDrive files can be recovered for up to 30 days after malicious attacks, file corruption, or accidental deletes and edits), and access to support experts for help with Microsoft 365 and Windows 11. The Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan is for commercial use with benefits including 1 TB of cloud storage per user, business-class email (name@yourbusiness.com), customer management tools, and call, chat, and meeting functionality for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Basic and Microsoft 365 Business Basic.
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Cloud storage with your Microsoft account is shared across your files and photos in OneDrive, attachments in Outlook.com and your Microsoft 365 apps. Your Outlook.com email storage is separate from your Microsoft cloud storage. To increase your storage quotas, you can buy Microsoft 365 Basic or another Microsoft 365 subscription.
- App availability varies by device/language. Features vary by platform.
- Features and app availability may vary by region.
- [1] Applies to email accounts ending in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, and @msn.com.
- [2] Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription required.
Operating system |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
OneDrive mobile app requires one of the following:
Note: The Google Play store and the OneDrive app for Android aren't available in China. Also, because OneDrive.com is blocked in China by the government firewall, the OneDrive app won't work in China when you sign in with a Microsoft account.
Note: From version 13.1, OneDrive only supports iOS/iPadOS versions 14 or newer. If you are using iOS 11 you can only update the OneDrive app. New installations of the OneDrive app need to be on iOS 14 or newer. |
Processor |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
1.6 GHz or higher, or Intel-based Mac computer, or a Windows 10/11 ARM-based PC |
Memory |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
1 GB of RAM or higher |
Resolution |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
1024 X 576 minimum |
Internet Connection |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
High-speed Internet access is recommended. |
File Systems |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following:
NTFS or HFS+ (case insensitive) or APFS (case insensitive) |
Web browsers |
OneDrive desktop sync app requires the following: For the best experience on the OneDrive website, we recommend using the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Important: Microsoft Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. To ensure continued access to your OneDrive, please use another browser, such as Microsoft Edge. |