SwiftKey to Require Microsoft Accounts, Data Migrated to OneDrive in May 2026
Microsoft is phasing out standalone logins for its SwiftKey keyboard app, requiring all users to have a Microsoft account by May 31, 2026. This change will also move user’s personalized typing data to Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage.
End of Third-Party Logins
Currently, SwiftKey allows users to log in with a Microsoft, Google, or Apple account. Starting May 31, 2026, Google and Apple account login options will be removed . Users will be required to apply a Microsoft account to continue using the keyboard and retain access to their personalized features.
Data Migration to OneDrive
As part of this transition, Microsoft will migrate all existing user data – including personalized dictionaries, autocorrect suggestions and learned typing habits – to OneDrive, linked to the user’s Microsoft account . The company cites enhanced security, privacy protections, and easier access to data across devices as justifications for the move.
Benefits of Switching to a Microsoft Account
Microsoft is offering several incentives for users to switch to a Microsoft account, including:
- More secure storage of typing data in OneDrive
- Enhanced privacy protections
- Easier access to data across devices
- 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points redeemable for online shopping, Xbox discounts, or charitable donations
- Simplified experience using the same credentials as other Microsoft apps and services
Data Deletion for Non-Microsoft Accounts
Microsoft has announced that all data associated with Google, Apple, and legacy SwiftKey accounts will be permanently deleted on May 31, 2026 . Users are encouraged to visit the SwiftKey data website before this date to retrieve their account data if needed.
Timeline and Next Steps
The key date to remember is May 31, 2026. Users who already use a Microsoft account to sign in to SwiftKey do not need to seize any action. Those using Google or Apple accounts will need to switch to a Microsoft account before the deadline to avoid losing their personalized data.
Implications and Future Outlook
This change signifies a move towards tighter integration of SwiftKey within the Microsoft ecosystem. Even as Microsoft acquired SwiftKey in 2016, this is a significant step in centralizing the service and leveraging user data to improve its AI models . The shift also eliminates interoperability with Apple and Google accounts, prioritizing Microsoft’s own services.