Choose which onedrive folders to sync to your computer

If you don't want to sync all of your folders in OneDrive to your computer, you can specify which folders you'd like to sync.

Notes: 

• You can choose which folders to sync only if you are using the new OneDrive sync client. Which OneDrive app?

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WindowsMac

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1. Select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.

   

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

2. Select Help & Settings > Settings.

   

3. Select the Account tab, and select Choose folders.

4. In the Sync your OneDrive files to this PC dialog box, uncheck any folders you don't want to sync to your computer and select OK.

   

   Note: You cannot add non-OneDrive folders (such as C: and D:).

1. Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the Mac taskbar notification area.

   

2. Select Help & Settings > Preferences.

   

3. Select the Account tab, and select Choose folders.

4. In the Sync files from your OneDrive dialog box, uncheck any folders you don't want to sync to your computer and select OK.

   

   Note: You cannot add non-OneDrive folders (such as C: and D:).

Notes: 

• If you uncheck a folder you are syncing to your computer, the folder will be removed from your computer. The folder and its contents will still be available online.

• The sync settings you choose are unique to each computer unless you're syncing everything everywhere. Also, if you're choosing folders on two computers and you create a new folder on computer A that you want to sync to computer B, you'll need to go to computer B and select the new folder there.

Learn more

• The file or folder already exists in OneDrive

• Fix OneDrive sync problems

Need more help?

	Get online help See more support pages for OneDrive and OneDrive for work or school. For the OneDrive mobile app, see Troubleshoot OneDrive mobile app problems. OneDrive Admins can also view the OneDrive Tech Community, Help for OneDrive for Admins.
	Contact Support If you still need help, contact support through your browser or shake your mobile device while you're in the OneDrive app. OneDrive Admins can contact Microsoft 365 for business support.
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