Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Microsoft Purview
Data Lifecycle Management – Archive SharePoint files under retention

Feature details and release plans from a build snapshot of Microsoft's official roadmap feed.

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Product
Microsoft Purview
Release status
In development
RSS publication

Feature overview

We are introducing file archiving support in SharePoint Online, utilizing this feature administrators can seamlessly include archiving actions within their existing data retention policies. This means that, in addition to keeping or deleting data, admins can now leverage Purview DLM to archive files according to organizational requirements, ensuring comprehensive governance across all stages of the content lifecycle in SharePoint Online. Retention based file archiving moves inactive content to low-cost storage, lowering costs with no compromise on Compliance, keeping data discoverable and making Copilot results highly relevant.

Expected release date

November CY2026
Preview date: September CY2026

Source: Microsoft 365 Roadmap RSS (build snapshot) Feature ID: 561208

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