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

The OneDrive app on your system stores all your files and folders in the cloud. But sometimes users don't want certain files or folders to be stored and take up OneDrive space that is limited to 5 GB without a subscription. To do this, there is a setting in the OneDrive app that allows users to select files or folders to sync on the cloud. If you are also looking for this, then this article will help you select folders or files to sync in OneDrive on Windows 11.

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 the OneDrive application icon in the taskbar once.

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

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

Step 4: In the Settings window, click the Account tab.

Step 5: Then, click the Select File Folder button under the Select Folder section in the Account tab, as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 6: In the Select Folder 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 those folders selected here.

Step 9: If you wish to synchronize all folders in the future, you can check the Make all files available checkbox as shown below.

Step 10: When finished, click "OK" to close it.

Step 11: After selecting the folders you want to sync, click "OK" in the Settings window to make changes and close it.

that's all.

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