Create Online-Only Folders - OneDrive

Faculty, staff, and students may use OneDrive to hold data that they do not need synchronized with their computer. The folder holding this data can be thought of as an “archival”, or transient storage. This folder will be accessible through the web portal, but not on your connected devices.

Overview

1. User creates new folder in OneDrive

2. User logs into every computer connected to their OneDrive and chooses not to sync this folder.

3. User fills the folder with data.

Steps

1. Navigate to s.uconn.edu/onedrive and sign in with your NetID and NetID password.

2. Click on My Files in the lefthand menu.

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3. Click + Add New to add a new folder.

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   Give the folder a unique name. You may use an exclamation mark to keep it at the top of the folder list, or a “z” to keep it at the bottom.
   Examples: “!nosync” or “zNoSync”

4. Minimize your web browser and click on the OneDrive icon on your desktop.

   1. In Windows, you will find the icon in your taskbar near your system clock.

   2. In macOS, you will find the icon in your top menu bar.

5. Click on the settings gear and then click on Settings.

6. In the Account tab, click on Choose folders for your OneDrive.

7. Uncheck your new folder.

8. Repeat this process on all computers connected to your OneDrive. Repeat this process in the future when you connect new computers.

9. Now, using the web browser, you may fill this folder with files that will not appear on your connected devices.

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