How to Stop Syncing the SharePoint Folder
- George Apostolov
How to Stop Syncing the SharePoint Folder: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and select a library.
Hover your mouse cursor over the folder you wish to desynchronize and then tap the 'More Actions' button.
After that, choose 'Manage Access' from the list of options.
Finally, tap 'Stop Sharing' to disable all the active access of the selected SharePoint folder.
Quick answer: To stop syncing your folder in SharePoint, navigate to the site's main dashboard and select a library from the left-side panel. Hover over the target folder, tap the More Actions button, select Manage Access, and finally click Stop Sharing to disable all active access to the folder.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Disable active access to your files by learning how to stop sharing a SharePoint folder directly from your site library dashboard. This guide shows how to stop Syncing the SharePoint Folder in 4 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Stop Sharing' to disable all the active access of the selected SharePoint...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to stop Syncing the SharePoint Folder?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Upload a Document to SharePoint, How to Upload Files to a SharePoint Site Library and Automate Teams tabs from SharePoint with Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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