How To Unsync Onedrive Folders

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Microsoft offers OneDrive, a cloud-based storage solution that permits users to store and retrieve their files from any location. In certain cases, you may need to desync specific folders from your device in order to clear up storage or for other purposes. This piece will walk you through the steps of unsyncing OneDrive folders on various devices.

Unsyncing OneDrive Folders on Windows

To unsync a folder on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the OneDrive folder.
  2. Right-click on the folder you want to unsync and select “Stop syncing to OneDrive” from the context menu.
  3. Confirm that you want to stop syncing the folder by clicking “Yes” in the pop-up window.

Unsyncing OneDrive Folders on Mac

To unsync a folder on Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Finder and navigate to the OneDrive folder.
  2. Right-click on the folder you want to unsync and select “Stop syncing” from the context menu.
  3. Confirm that you want to stop syncing the folder by clicking “Yes” in the pop-up window.

Unsyncing OneDrive Folders on iOS

To unsync a folder on iOS, follow these steps:

  1. Open the OneDrive app and navigate to the folder you want to unsync.
  2. Tap and hold on the folder until a menu appears.
  3. Select “Stop syncing” from the menu and confirm that you want to stop syncing the folder by tapping “Yes” in the pop-up window.

Unsyncing OneDrive Folders on Android

To unsync a folder on Android, follow these steps:

  1. Open the OneDrive app and navigate to the folder you want to unsync.
  2. Tap and hold on the folder until a menu appears.
  3. Select “Stop syncing” from the menu and confirm that you want to stop syncing the folder by tapping “Yes” in the pop-up window.

Conclusion

Unsyncing OneDrive folders can be a useful way to free up space on your device or for other reasons. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to unsync any folder from your OneDrive account on different devices.