You can manage what OneDrive backs up by using the selective sync feature. This allows you to choose which folders on your computer sync with your OneDrive cloud storage.
Here's how to manage OneDrive backups:
1. Access OneDrive Settings
- Windows: Open the OneDrive app, click the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar notification area, and select Help & Settings > Settings.
- Mac: Open the OneDrive app, click the OneDrive icon in the menu bar, and select Preferences.
- Web: Sign in to your OneDrive account and select Settings from the top right corner.
2. Choose Folders to Sync
- Under the Account tab, click Choose folders.
- You'll see a list of all your folders.
- Check the boxes next to the folders you want to sync with OneDrive.
- Uncheck the boxes next to folders you don't want to sync.
3. Apply Changes
- Click OK to save your changes.
Important Note: If you uncheck a folder, its contents will no longer sync with OneDrive. However, the files and folders will still remain on your computer.
You can also pause syncing for a specific folder temporarily. This is useful if you're working on a large file and don't want it to be uploaded to OneDrive yet.
4. Pause Syncing for a Folder
- In the Choose folders window, click Pause syncing.
- Choose the duration for which you want to pause syncing.
5. Resume Syncing
- To resume syncing, follow the same steps as above and select Resume syncing.
By using selective sync, you can control what files and folders are backed up to OneDrive, ensuring you only store the information you need.
