Microsoft Cross-tenant User Data Migration

What Microsoft Cross-tenant User Data Migration is

Microsoft Cross-tenant User Data Migration is a paid Microsoft 365 offering for moving user data from one tenant to another. Its named Cross Tenant User Data Migration license is charged per user and supports cross-tenant mailbox migration, while also covering OneDrive migration. Tenant-to-tenant moves are supported, and staged migration is available for organizations that plan the transfer in phases rather than at one time. Microsoft 365 support is included with the offering. The service is documented on Microsoft Learn, with information centered on cross-tenant mailbox migration. It is intended for organizations arranging a tenant move that includes mailboxes or OneDrive and may also require calendars and contacts to move. The migration license applies per user, and pricing is available on request. There is no free plan. The offering’s stated capabilities focus on transferring the listed Microsoft 365 user data between tenants, with staged work available when the move is organized into separate phases.

Who it suits

It suits organizations moving Microsoft 365 users between tenants when mailbox or OneDrive data must transfer. It also fits projects that include calendars, contacts or a staged migration approach.

Getting started

1. Open the Microsoft Learn page for Cross-tenant User Data Migration
2. Review the per-user migration license scope
3. Plan the tenant-to-tenant move and choose staged migration if needed
4. Arrange pricing with Microsoft
5. Run mailbox, OneDrive, calendar and contacts migrations for the required users

Verdict

Pick this offering for a Microsoft 365 tenant move involving mailboxes, OneDrive, calendars or contacts. Look elsewhere if you need a free migration plan or pricing that is published upfront.