Cloud Storage
Can I delete Microsoft OneDrive from my Mac?
Yes, you can delete Microsoft OneDrive from your Mac. The app’s typical data size is 500 MB – 20 GB, but removing the application itself does not erase your synced files or configuration folders.
See how much space Microsoft OneDrive really takes before you decide
Microsoft OneDrive data usually takes 500 MB – 20 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Microsoft OneDrive
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 20 GB
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/OneDrive
What you lose and what you keep when deleting Microsoft OneDrive
Specific to Microsoft OneDrive
Your personal documents remain in the cloud and in the local folder at ~/Library/CloudStorage. Deleting the app leaves these files and your settings untouched. You only lose the sync mechanism and Finder integration until you reinstall. Your Microsoft 365 subscription remains active regardless of this deletion.
Where your Microsoft OneDrive data lives
These folders hold your own Microsoft OneDrive data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.
- Account and sync
- Files are stored in your Microsoft account; online-only files are not on the Mac.
- License
- OneDrive storage beyond the free tier comes with a Microsoft 365 subscription, which deleting the app does not cancel.
- Your files
- The OneDrive folder lives under ~/Library/CloudStorage and holds your synced files.
Important considerations before removing Microsoft OneDrive
Ensure all recent edits have finished uploading to your account. Convert any online-only files to local copies if you need offline access. Unlink this Mac in the app settings to stop sync errors. Quit the application completely before removing its bundle.
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How to delete Microsoft OneDrive completely
Quit Microsoft OneDrive, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/OneDrive. The full step-by-step guide:
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