How can I stop a link form Teams / Sharepoint online to OneDrive?

Hi Emily, thanks for reaching out.

To stop a link between OneDrive for Business and a folder synced from SharePoint Online or Teams, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using OneDrive Client

1. Open OneDrive on your PC:
   • In the system tray (lower-right corner of your screen), click on the OneDrive cloud icon (either white or blue).
   • If you don’t see it, click the upward arrow (show hidden icons) to reveal the OneDrive icon.
2. Go to OneDrive settings:
   • Right-click the OneDrive icon and select Settings.
3. Manage synced libraries:
   • In the Account tab of the settings window, you’ll see a list of libraries from SharePoint or Teams that are currently being synced.
   • Under the “Choose folders” section, you should see the linked SharePoint or Teams library.
4. Stop syncing the folder:
   • Find the specific SharePoint/Teams folder you no longer want to sync with OneDrive.
   • Click Stop Sync next to that folder.
5. Confirm and remove the synced folder:
   • After stopping the sync, the local copy of the folder will remain on your computer, but it will no longer sync with SharePoint or Teams.
   • You can delete the local folder manually if you no longer need it.

Method 2: From SharePoint/Teams (Stop Sync for Specific Folder)

1. Go to the SharePoint or Teams site where the folder is located.
2. Open the document library or folder that is linked to OneDrive.
3. Click on the Sync button again.
   • A message should prompt you to open OneDrive. This will either stop syncing or re-initiate the sync process depending on your current settings.
   • You can choose to stop syncing at this point from the OneDrive settings (as mentioned in Method 1).

Method 3: From OneDrive Online

1. Log into OneDrive for Business through the browser.
2. In your OneDrive files, locate the synced folder that was shared from SharePoint/Teams.
3. If it’s no longer needed, you can remove it directly from the OneDrive web interface by selecting the folder and deleting it.
   • Keep in mind that this will only delete the local sync. The original files in SharePoint or Teams will remain unaffected.

By following any of these methods, you should be able to stop syncing a folder between OneDrive and SharePoint/Teams.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask, we’re here to help you further if needed.

Your VAF Team.