windows-itpro-docs/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/data-retention-settings.md

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Update data retention settings for Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection	Update data retention settings by selecting between 30 days to 180 days.	data, storage, settings, retention, update	eADQiWindows 10XVcnh	met150	w10	deploy	library	security	macapara	mjcaparas	medium	dansimp	ITPro	M365-security-compliance	conceptual	04/24/2018

Update data retention settings for Microsoft Defender ATP

Applies to:

• Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP)

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During the onboarding process, a wizard takes you through the general settings of Microsoft Defender ATP. After onboarding, you might want to update the data retention settings.

1. In the navigation pane, select Settings > Data retention.

2. Select the data retention duration from the drop-down list.

   Note

   Other settings are not editable.

3. Click Save preferences.

Related topics

• Update data retention settings
• Configure alert notifications in Microsoft Defender ATP
• Enable and create Power BI reports using Microsoft Defender ATP data
• Enable Secure Score security controls
• Configure advanced features