Microsoft 365 Backup Introduces File-Level Restore for Faster Recovery
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Microsoft is rolling out an upgrade to Microsoft 365 Backup that enables file-level restore capabilities. This enhancement allows administrators to restore individual files and folders, reducing recovery time and improving efficiency. The feature is currently in public preview and is expected to reach general availability by late April or early May 2026. The upgrade is designed to protect against data loss from ransomware, accidental deletion, or data corruption, and is available exclusively to tenants with Microsoft 365 Backup already enabled. Admins with the SharePoint Backup Administrator role can use this feature to browse and search existing restore points for SharePoint sites and OneDrive accounts.
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06.03.2026 16:21 1 articles · 12h ago
Microsoft 365 Backup File-Level Restore Enters Public Preview
Microsoft has introduced a significant upgrade to Microsoft 365 Backup, enabling file-level restore capabilities. This feature allows administrators to restore individual files and folders, reducing recovery time and improving efficiency. The feature entered public preview in early March 2026 and is expected to reach general availability by late April or early May 2026.
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- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21
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Microsoft 365 Backup now supports granular restore capabilities for individual files and folders.
First reported: 06.03.2026 16:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21
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The feature is available exclusively to tenants with Microsoft 365 Backup enabled and requires the SharePoint Backup Administrator role.
First reported: 06.03.2026 16:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21
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The upgrade is designed to reduce recovery time and improve efficiency in data restoration.
First reported: 06.03.2026 16:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21
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The feature entered public preview in early March 2026 and is expected to reach general availability by late April or early May 2026.
First reported: 06.03.2026 16:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21
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Admins are advised to review backup coverage, familiarize backup administrators with the new workflow, and update recovery runbooks.
First reported: 06.03.2026 16:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 06.03.2026 16:21