Questions
- How do I choose which OneDrive folders sync to my computer?
- How do I set up selective syncing in Microsoft OneDrive?
- How can I keep some OneDrive folders in the cloud only and not on my computer?
- How do I stop certain OneDrive folders from downloading to my computer?
- How do I free up space by syncing only the folders I need?
- How do I set up selective sync in OneDrive on Windows or macOS?
Environment
This article applies to anyone using the Microsoft OneDrive sync client on a Windows or macOS computer with a Bowdoin account. Selective syncing controls which folders in OneDrive are downloaded and kept on the computer; folders that are not selected remain available in the cloud.
Resolution
Microsoft maintains step-by-step instructions for setting up selective sync on both Windows and macOS. See the Choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer article in the Additional Resources section below for the full procedure.
Additional Help
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Additional Resources