SharePoint (Modern Sites) - Disable the OneDrive sync button Tutorial

Learn how to disable the OneDrive sync button in SharePoint Admin center. Avoid mistakes and ensure smooth synchronization in your Microsoft365 deployment. Watch now!

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Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on disabling the OneDrive synchronization button in Microsoft 365 to prevent user errors during the deployment phase. It outlines the steps to access the SharePoint Admin center and modify the settings accordingly.

Chapitres :

  1. Introduction
    As organizations begin deploying Microsoft 365, it is crucial to ensure that users are well-informed about the applications and their functionalities. One common area of concern is the synchronization of OneDrive, which can lead to mistakes if not managed properly. This guide will walk you through the process of disabling the OneDrive synchronization button to prevent any potential issues.
  2. Accessing the SharePoint Admin Center
    To disable the OneDrive synchronization button, you first need to access the SharePoint Admin center. Follow these steps: 1. Log in to your Microsoft 365 account. 2. Navigate to the SharePoint Admin center from the admin dashboard. 3. Look for the settings option located on the left pane.
  3. Disabling the Sync Button
    Once you are in the settings menu, you will find the option to manage synchronization settings. Here’s how to disable the sync button: 1. Scroll down to the last option labeled 'Sync'. 2. Click on this option to open the sync settings menu. 3. Uncheck the box that allows the sync button to be displayed on the OneDrive website. 4. Save your changes to apply the new settings. By following these steps, you will effectively disable the synchronization feature for all users.
  4. Impact of Changes
    After disabling the sync button, users will no longer be able to synchronize their OneDrive until the settings are changed back. This precaution helps to minimize errors during the initial deployment phase, allowing users to familiarize themselves with Microsoft 365 applications without the risk of synchronization issues.
  5. Conclusion
    Disabling the OneDrive synchronization button is a strategic step in ensuring a smooth transition to Microsoft 365. By following the outlined steps, administrators can prevent user errors and provide a more controlled learning environment. Remember to revisit these settings as users become more comfortable with the platform.

FAQ :

What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based productivity tools and applications provided by Microsoft, designed to enhance collaboration and efficiency in organizations.

How do I disable the OneDrive sync button?

To disable the OneDrive sync button, go to the SharePoint Admin Center, navigate to the settings pane, find the sync option, and uncheck the option to show the sync button on the OneDrive website. Save your changes to apply the settings.

What happens when I disable the OneDrive sync button?

When you disable the OneDrive sync button, users will not be able to synchronize their OneDrive files with their local devices until the setting is changed back.

Can I re-enable the OneDrive sync button later?

Yes, you can re-enable the OneDrive sync button at any time by following the same steps in the SharePoint Admin Center and checking the option to show the sync button again.

Why would I want to disable OneDrive synchronization?

Disabling OneDrive synchronization can help prevent users from making mistakes during the initial deployment of Microsoft 365, allowing time for training and familiarization with the applications.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Initial Deployment of Microsoft 365

During the rollout of Microsoft 365 in an organization, administrators can disable the OneDrive sync button to prevent users from synchronizing files prematurely. This allows the team to focus on training and understanding the new tools without the risk of data synchronization errors.

Managing User Permissions

In a scenario where an organization needs to control data access, disabling the OneDrive sync button can be a temporary measure while setting up user permissions and ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive files.

Training Sessions

When conducting training sessions for employees on how to use Microsoft 365 applications, disabling the OneDrive sync button can help minimize distractions and ensure that users are fully engaged in learning the functionalities of the tools.

Data Migration Projects

During data migration projects, organizations may choose to disable the OneDrive sync button to prevent users from uploading or syncing files until the migration is complete, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

Glossaire :

Microsoft 365

A cloud-based suite of productivity applications and services offered by Microsoft, including tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

OneDrive

A cloud storage service from Microsoft that allows users to store files and data online, access them from any device, and share them with others.

SharePoint Admin Center

A web-based interface for managing SharePoint sites and settings within an organization, allowing administrators to configure various options, including user permissions and synchronization settings.

Sync Button

A feature in OneDrive and SharePoint that allows users to synchronize files and folders between their local device and the cloud storage, ensuring that they have the latest versions of their documents.

Settings Pane

A section within an application or interface where users can adjust preferences and configurations related to the application’s functionality.

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We have just started deploying Microsoft
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365 in the organization and in order for
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us to take the time to learn all the
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nooks and crannies of these applications,
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we would like to make sure that
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no one makes mistakes regarding
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the OneDrive synchronization.
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To do so, we would like to disable the
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button from the SharePoint Admin center.
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Start by going to the setting
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spot on the left pane.
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And you will find the last option sync.
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Once in the menu.
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Simply antique the option to show the
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sync button to the OneDrive website.
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Save your changes.
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And now no uses can synchronize their
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OneDrive until you change this setup.

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Acabamos de começar a implementar o Microsoft
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365 na organização e por ordem
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nós para aproveitar o tempo para aprender todos os
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cantos e recantos destas aplicações,
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gostaríamos de ter a certeza de que
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ninguém comete erros no que diz respeito
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a sincronização do OneDrive.
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Para tal, gostaríamos de desactivar o
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botão do Centro de administração do SharePoint.
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Comece por ir para a configuração
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ponto no painel esquerdo.
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E encontrará a última opção de sincronização.
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Uma vez no menu.
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Simplesmente antiga a opção de mostrar o
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botão de sincronização com o site do OneDrive.
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Salve as suas alterações.
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E agora nenhum utilizador pode sincronizar os seus
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OneDrive até alterar esta configuração.

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Abbiamo appena iniziato a distribuire Microsoft
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365 nell'organizzazione e per
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ci prendiamo il tempo per imparare tutto
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angoli e fessure di queste applicazioni,
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vorremmo assicurarci che
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nessuno commette errori in merito
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la sincronizzazione di OneDrive.
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Per fare ciò, vorremmo disabilitare il
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pulsante dal centro di amministrazione di SharePoint.
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Inizia andando alle impostazioni
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punto nel riquadro di sinistra.
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E troverai l'ultima opzione di sincronizzazione.
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Una volta nel menu.
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Basta anticipare l'opzione per mostrare il
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pulsante di sincronizzazione con il sito Web di OneDrive.
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Salva le modifiche.
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E ora nessun utente può sincronizzare le proprie
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OneDrive fino a quando non modifichi questa configurazione.

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Мы только начали развертывание Microsoft
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365 в организации и для
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нам следует уделить время изучению всех
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закоулки этих приложений,
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мы хотели бы убедиться в том, что
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никто не ошибается в отношении
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синхронизация OneDrive.
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Для этого мы хотели бы отключить
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кнопка в Центре администрирования SharePoint.
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Начните с перехода к настройке
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место на левой панели.
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И вы найдете последнюю опцию синхронизации.
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Один раз в меню.
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Просто антикварная возможность показать
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кнопка синхронизации с веб-сайтом OneDrive.
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Сохраните изменения.
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И теперь ни один пользователь не может их синхронизировать
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OneDrive, пока вы не измените эту настройку.

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Acabamos de empezar a implementar Microsoft
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365 en la organización y para
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debemos tomarnos el tiempo para aprender todos los
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rincones y recovecos de estas aplicaciones,
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nos gustaría asegurarnos de que
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nadie comete errores con respecto a
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la sincronización de OneDrive.
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Para ello, nos gustaría deshabilitar la
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botón del centro de administración de SharePoint.
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Comience por ir a la configuración
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lugar en el panel izquierdo.
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Y encontrarás la última opción de sincronización.
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Una vez en el menú.
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Simplemente antigua la opción de mostrar el
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botón de sincronización con el sitio web de OneDrive.
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Guarda tus cambios.
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Y ahora ningún usuario puede sincronizar sus
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OneDrive hasta que cambies esta configuración.

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We zijn net begonnen met de implementatie van Microsoft
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365 in de organisatie en in volgorde van
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ons om de tijd te nemen om alles te leren
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hoeken en gaten van deze toepassingen,
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we willen er graag voor zorgen dat
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niemand maakt fouten met betrekking tot
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de OneDrive-synchronisatie.
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Om dit te doen, willen we de
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knop in het SharePoint-beheercentrum.
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Begin door naar de instelling te gaan
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plek op het linkerpaneel.
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En je zult de laatste optie vinden om te synchroniseren.
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Eenmaal in het menu.
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Simply antique, de optie om de te tonen
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synchronisatieknop naar de OneDrive-website.
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Sla je wijzigingen op.
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En nu kunnen geen gebruikers hun
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OneDrive totdat je deze instelling wijzigt.

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Właśnie zaczęliśmy wdrażać Microsoft
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365 w organizacji i w kolejności
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Poświęcimy czas, aby nauczyć się wszystkich
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zakamarki tych zastosowań,
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chcielibyśmy się upewnić, że
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Nikt nie popełnia błędów w odniesieniu do
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synchronizacja OneDrive.
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Aby to zrobić, chcielibyśmy wyłączyć
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przycisk z centrum administratora programu SharePoint.
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Zacznij od przejścia do ustawienia
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miejsce w lewym panelu.
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I znajdziesz ostatnią opcję synchronizacji.
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Raz w menu.
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Po prostu zabytkuj opcję pokazania
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przycisk synchronizacji z witryną OneDrive.
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Zapisz swoje zmiany.
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A teraz żadne zastosowania nie mogą zsynchronizować ich
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OneDrive, dopóki nie zmienisz tej konfiguracji.

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Most kezdtük el a Microsoft telepítését
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365 a szervezetben és sorrendben
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Szánjunk időt arra, hogy mindent megtanuljunk
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ezeknek az alkalmazásoknak a sarkai,
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szeretnénk megbizonyosodni arról, hogy
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senki sem követ el hibákat
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a OneDrive-szinkronizálás.
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Ehhez szeretnénk letiltani a
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gomb a SharePoint Adminisztrációs központból.
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Kezdje azzal, hogy lépjen a beállításhoz
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folt a bal oldali ablaktáblán.
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És megtalálja az utolsó opció szinkronizálását.
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Miután belépett a menüben.
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Egyszerűen antikessé teszi a megjelenítési lehetőséget
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szinkronizálás gomb a OneDrive webhelyére.
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Mentse el a módosításokat.
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És most egyetlen felhasználás sem képes szinkronizálni őket
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A OneDrive addig, amíg meg nem változtatja ezt a beállítást.

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