Introduction
Cloudiway's OneDrive cross-tenant migration tool provides seamless file migration with complete metadata preservation using Microsoft's Import service.
OneDrive for Business has become the primary file storage solution for millions of Microsoft 365 users. When organizations merge, divest, or rebrand, migrating OneDrive content between tenants becomes a critical requirement as part of Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration projects.
Cloudiway's OneDrive cross-tenant migration tool addresses this need with a comprehensive solution that preserves metadata, permissions, and folder structures while leveraging Microsoft's native import capabilities for optimal performance and reliability. For detailed instructions, refer to our admin guides.
Leveraging Microsoft Import Service
Cloudiway's OneDrive migration tool integrates with Microsoft's Import service, providing significant advantages. The same technology powers our SharePoint migration and Google Drive migration solutions:
Complete Metadata Preservation
File created dates, modified dates, author information, and custom properties are all preserved during migration.
Native Performance
Microsoft's infrastructure handles the import, ensuring optimal speeds and reliability without throttling concerns.
Data Integrity
Built-in validation ensures files are correctly migrated with complete data integrity verification.
Unlike tools that simply copy files (losing metadata), Cloudiway's use of Microsoft Import service means your users won't see "migrated on" dates for all their files - original timestamps are preserved.
What Gets Migrated
Cloudiway migrates your complete OneDrive environment. Similar capabilities are available for Google Shared Drives migration and other cloud storage platforms:
| Data Type | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Files & Folders | Complete folder structure preserved | Migrated |
| Metadata | Created, modified dates, author | Preserved |
| Sharing Permissions | Internal and external sharing | Mapped |
| Version History | Configurable version retention | Optional |
| Custom Properties | Document metadata fields | Preserved |
| Shortcuts | OneDrive shortcuts to shared items | Migrated |
Key Benefits
Cloudiway's OneDrive migration solution provides enterprise-grade capabilities. Explore our case studies to see how organizations have successfully migrated OneDrive data:
Metadata Preservation
Microsoft Import service ensures all file metadata is preserved including dates, authors, and custom properties.
Permission Mapping
Sharing permissions are automatically mapped and recreated in the target tenant.
Delta Sync
Incremental synchronization migrates only changed files, minimizing cutover windows.
Parallel Processing
Migrate multiple users simultaneously for faster project completion.
Progress Tracking
Real-time dashboard shows migration progress, errors, and completion status.
Unified Platform
Migrate OneDrive together with mailboxes, SharePoint, and Teams from one console.
Part of a Unified Migration Solution
OneDrive migration doesn't happen in isolation. Cloudiway provides a single, comprehensive platform for migrating all Microsoft 365 workloads including mailbox migration, Teams migration, and file migration:
Exchange Mailboxes
- User mailboxes
- Shared mailboxes
- Calendars & contacts
OneDrive
- Files & folders
- Metadata preserved
- Permissions mapped
SharePoint Sites
- Modern Sites
- Lists & libraries
- Permissions intact
Microsoft Teams
- Teams & channels
- Conversations
- Files & tabs
Migrate all workloads from a single dashboard with coordinated scheduling. When a user's mailbox migrates, their OneDrive and Teams can migrate at the same time.
Getting Started
Start your OneDrive cross-tenant migration today:
Discovery
Cloudiway scans your source tenant to inventory OneDrive accounts, sizes, and sharing configurations.
Configuration
Map source users to target users and configure migration settings for permissions and versions.
Pre-Stage Migration
Perform initial data synchronization while users continue working in the source environment.
Delta Sync
Execute incremental synchronization to capture any changes made after the initial migration.
Cutover
Complete the final migration with minimal downtime and redirect users to the target tenant.
Ready to Migrate OneDrive Between Tenants?
Contact our migration specialists to discuss your OneDrive cross-tenant migration project. We'll help you plan a seamless migration with zero data loss. Check our pricing or request consulting services. Our platform is ISO 27001 certified.
For comprehensive tenant migrations, Cloudiway also provides coexistence tools including GALSync for address list synchronization during the migration period.
Cloudiway supports various migration scenarios including Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration and Exchange migration.
