Fix onedrive sync problems

We're sorry that you're having trouble syncing your OneDrive. To help get you started, select the icon that you're seeing from the list below. 

If you're seeing an error code, read What do the OneDrive error codes mean? 

If the OneDrive icon you are looking for is not listed here, please read What do the OneDrive icons mean?

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Windows 

 OneDrive sync error

 OneDrive sync error

 or   OneDrive processing changes

 or   OneDrive paused

 OneDrive account nearly full

 OneDrive account full, locked or frozen

 OneDrive not signed in

 SkyDrive sync error

  OneDrive (old version) sync error

Mac

  OneDrive for Mac sync error

Mobile

  OneDrive active notification in Android

  Troubleshoot OneDrive for Android

  Troubleshoot OneDrive for iOS

Windows File Explorer / macOS Finder

 OneDrive sync error

 OneDrive processing changes

 File locked

I can't see any OneDrive icons

Windows 

On a PC, you should see a white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icon.

If the icon doesn't appear in the notification area, OneDrive might not be running. Select Start, type OneDrive in the search box, and then select OneDrive in the search results.

Important: To make sure you're getting the latest features and fixes, download and install the latest OneDrive app for free.

Mac

On a Mac, you'll see the OneDrive cloud icons on the top Menu bar. If you don't see the Menu bar, you may need to adjust your General preferences. For more information, go to Apple Support.

If the icon doesn't appear in the Status menu area, OneDrive might not be running:

1. Find OneDrive in your Applications folder.

2. Right-click OneDrive and select Show Package Contents.

3. Browse to the Contents > Resources folder.

4. Double-click ResetOneDriveApp.command (or ResetOneDriveAppStandalone.command if you're using the standalone app).

5. Start OneDrive and finish the setup process.

Important: To make sure you're getting the latest features and fixes, download and install the latest OneDrive app for free.

OneDrive not signed in

1. Select the Start button, search for "OneDrive", and then open it:

   • In Windows 10, select the OneDrive desktop app.

     

   • In Windows 7, under Programs, select Microsoft OneDrive.

     

   • In Windows 8.1, search for OneDrive, and then select the OneDrive app.

2. When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your personal account, or your work or school account, and then select Sign in.

   

File locked padlock icon

OneDrive will show a padlock icon next to the sync status if the file or folder has settings which prevent it from syncing.

Learn more about restrictions and limitations when you sync files and folders. 

Flashing OneDrive icon in Android

 The OneDrive cloud icon may briefly appear in your Android notifications as part of the normal upload process.

Learn more about how to Use OneDrive on Android.

OneDrive account nearly full

 If you see this icon, it means your OneDrive storage is nearly full.

Caution: Your OneDrive account will be frozen if you exceed your OneDrive storage limit for more than three months.

To prevent going over your storage limit, you have three options:

• Choose to buy more storage.

• Delete some files and folders. View the largest files on your OneDrive.

• Free up OneDrive storage by reducing what your sync. You can do this with Files on Demand or by  choosing which OneDrive folders to sync with your computer.

OneDrive account full, locked or frozen

 If your OneDrive is full, locked or frozen you may be signed out of OneDrive on your computer.

Sign in to the OneDrive website and follow the on-screen instructions to unfreeze it.

Read more about What does it mean when your OneDrive account is frozen?

Need more help?

	Get online help See more support pages for OneDrive for home and OneDrive for work or school. For the OneDrive mobile app, see Troubleshoot OneDrive mobile app problems.
	Email support If you still need help, shake your mobile device while you're in the OneDrive app or email the OneDrive support team. To contact OneDrive support from your PC or Mac, select the OneDrive icon in the notification area or menu bar, then select More > Send feedback > I don't like something. OneDrive Admins can also view the OneDrive Tech Community, Help for OneDrive Admins, or contact Microsoft 365 for business support.
	Tips Letting us know your location may help us resolve your issue more quickly. All fixed? If you contacted us and OneDrive starts working again, please let us know by replying to the email we sent you.