How to Pause or Disable OneDrive in Windows 11

Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage tool that is integrated and enabled by default on all Windows 11 devices. However, many people do not use this storage tool and want to pause or disable OneDrive. If you want to stop syncing OneDrive on Windows 11 when you no longer need to use it, you can follow the article below.

How to pause OneDrive sync

Step 1:

We click on the arrow icon in the system tray and then click on the OneDrive icon .

Step 2:

Tap the gear icon again to reset the app.

Now the options below appear, we click on Pause syncing to stop syncing and select the time we want to pause OneDrive.

How to turn off OneDrive sync

In addition to pausing, users can stop OneDrive from syncing until you turn the app back on or restart the app.

In the OneDrive interface, click Pause syncing and then click Quit OneDrive to stop syncing OneDrive.

1. How to turn off OneDrive sync on Windows

How to delete OneDrive on Windows 11

If you want to completely disable OneDrive on your computer, you must uninstall OneDrive on your computer.

Kareem Winters

Update 26 May 2025