How to select particular folders to sync in OneDrive in Windows 11

The OneDrive app on your system stores all the files and folders in the cloud. But sometimes the user does not want some of the files or folders to be stored and occupy the OneDrive space which is limited to 5GB without subscription. To do so, there is a setting in the OneDrive app that will allow the user to select the files or folders that will be synced to the cloud. If you are looking for this too, this post will help you select the folders or files to sync to OneDrive on Windows 11 system.

How to select certain folders to sync in OneDrive in Windows 11

NOTE– Make sure the OneDrive app is connected and synced.

Step 1: Click OneDrive application icon on the taskbar once.

Step 2: Then click Help and settings icon at the top of the OneDrive app.

Step 3: After that select Settings option from the list as shown in the following screenshot.

Step 4 – In the Settings window, click Bill tab.

Step 5: Then click choose folders in the Choose folders section under the Account tab, as shown in the following screenshot.

Step 6 – In the folder selection window that appears, uncheck the Make all files available checkbox as shown below.

Step 7: Then select the folders by checking the Make these folders visible section and click OK to apply the changes.

Step 8: This will sync only the folders selected here.

Step 9 – If you want all folders to be synced in the future, you can check the Make all files available checkbox as shown below.

Step 10: Once done, click OK to close it

Step 11 – After choosing the folders to sync, click OK in the Settings window to make changes and close it.

That’s it.

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