How Do I Stop OneDrive From Syncing?

You can stop OneDrive from syncing by pausing the sync process or by disconnecting your OneDrive account from your device.

Pausing OneDrive Sync

1. Open the OneDrive app: Locate the OneDrive icon in your system tray or taskbar.
2. Click the OneDrive cloud icon: This will open the OneDrive settings menu.
3. Select "Pause syncing": You can choose to pause syncing for a specific time period (2, 8, or 24 hours) or indefinitely.

Disconnecting OneDrive Account

1. Open OneDrive settings: Access the OneDrive settings menu through the app icon or by searching for "OneDrive" in your system settings.
2. Choose "Account" or "Settings": The exact wording might vary depending on your operating system and OneDrive version.
3. Select "Unlink this PC" or "Disconnect": This option will remove the OneDrive account from your device and stop syncing.

Note: Disconnecting your OneDrive account will stop all syncing activities and remove the OneDrive folder from your device. You can re-connect your account at any time to resume syncing.

Practical Insights:

• Consider your needs: Pausing sync is a temporary solution, while disconnecting your account is permanent until you reconnect.
• Manage storage space: Disconnecting OneDrive can free up storage space on your device.
• Offline access: Pausing sync will prevent files from updating, while disconnecting your account will remove offline access to your files.