How To Exclude Files From Onedrive Sync

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OneDrive is a cloud storage service that enables you to access your documents from any location. Nonetheless, there may be occasions when you prefer not to sync specific files or folders with OneDrive. Throughout this article, we’ll guide you through the process of accomplishing exactly that.

Excluding Files and Folders in Windows

To exclude files and folders in Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder you want to exclude from OneDrive sync.
  2. Right-click on the folder and select “OneDrive” from the context menu. If you don’t see this option, make sure you have signed in to OneDrive.
  3. Select “Stop syncing to OneDrive” from the drop-down menu. This will exclude the folder from OneDrive sync.

Excluding Files and Folders on Mac

To exclude files and folders on a Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open the OneDrive app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the “Files” tab to view all of your synced files and folders.
  3. Right-click on the folder you want to exclude from OneDrive sync and select “Stop syncing.” This will exclude the folder from OneDrive sync.

Conclusion

Excluding files and folders from OneDrive sync can be useful if you have large files or sensitive information that you don’t want to store in the cloud. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily exclude files and folders from OneDrive sync on both Windows and Mac operating systems.