Launched
Preview availableMarch 2026Rollout startAugust 2026
This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.
Added to roadmap: 19 feb 2025 | Last modified: 18 aug 2026
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365: Long-term retention period for M365 Backup
#481834 · Launched · March 2026 preview · August 2026 rollout
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