1. Ensure that OneDrive Sync is set-up properly

OneDrive requires users to set up a dedicated folder and other configurations when it’s first run. If the app is not properly set up, then your OneDrive files and folders will not appear in your designated OneDrive folder on the Mac. If you are certain that there are some issues with the way, OneDrive is configured on your macOS device, here is how to set up OneDrive sync afresh.

  1. Check for the OneDrive icon in the top bar and click on it.
  2. Click on the Gear icon you see in the top left corner of the drop-down menu.
  3. Select Preferences from the menu.
  4. On the next page, click on the Account tab on the top.
  5. Next, click on the Choose Folders button. You can now select the files and folders you want to sync, and they will show up in your Mac’s Finder.

2. Reset OneDrive

A technician must have advised you at some point in life to reboot an appliance, laptop, or Wi-Fi router to troubleshoot any issues. This is basically resetting the device to fix any issue.  Microsoft OneDrive for Mac has a built-in reset option that should fix almost all OneDrive issues, including the sync problem. Here’s how to reset OneDrive on a Mac.

  1. From the top bar, click on the OneDrive icon.
  2. Click on the Gear icon.
  3. Select Quit OneDrive and click on it.
  4. Now, head to the Applications folder in Finder.
  5. Look for OneDrive and right-click on the icon.
  6. Select Show Package Contents.
  7. Now, head to Contents>Resources.
  8. Locate and click on ResetOneDriveApp.command or ResetOneDriveAppStandalone.command.
  9. Start OneDrive from Finder and finish the setup. Bear in mind that resetting the OneDrive app for Mac will remove your login etc., from the macOS. You’ll need to restart the app and log in again to the app for the sync to work.

3. Make sure that OneDrive Process is running

You should ensure that the OneDrive process is active and running if you want the OneDrive app to sync data. Here’s how you can check if the OneDrive process is running on your Mac.

  1. Press command⌘+spacebar on your keyboard to bring up Spotlight.
  2. Type Activity Monitor and press Enter.
  3. In Activity Monitor, select the CPU tab.
  4. Look for OneDrive under the Process column.
  5. If you cannot spot OneDrive, locate the app in Finder and start it.

4. Re-login to your OneDrive on Mac

One of the main reasons behind Microsoft OneDrive sync not working on Mac could be issues with the network or account. It can be fixed by a simple signing out of the app and signing back. You’ll need to unlink the mac to do this, and here’s how.

  1. Click on the OneDrive icon in the top bar.
  2. Next, click on the gear icon and select Preferences.
  3. Then click on the Account Tab.
  4. You’ll see an option to Unlink this Mac.
  5. Click on it and confirm Unlink this account. Once you confirm to unlink account, you will be logged out from OneDrive. Now, you have to find OneWord in the Finder and restart the app. You will need to sign in again to start using the app and sync your files and folders.

5. Check Office Upload cache system

At times you might see an error prompt saying “Upload Blocked” while syncing Office files. This happens when the Office Upload cache system interferes with the sync.  You can turn off the setting to resolve the sync issue. Here is a step-by-step guide to turn off the setting on your Mac.

  1. Click on the OneDrive icon in the top bar.
  2. Next, click on the gear icon and select Preferences.
  3. Now, click on the Office tab on the top.
  4. Uncheck the Use Office application to sync Office files that I open box.

Why is my OneDrive on my Mac not Syncing?

There could be multiple reasons why your OneDrive on a Mac is not syncing. From the process not being active to interrupted network connectivity, there could be any number of reasons for it. By following one of the steps in this article, you can resume OneDrive sync on your Mac. 

How do I force OneDrive to sync on Mac?

To force OneDrive to sync on Mac, you need to select which folders you want to sync on your Max. To do this, head to Preferences > Account > Choose Folders and pick the folders you want to sync.

Why are my OneDrive files not syncing?

You need to ensure that files and folders that you want to sync are selected. For this, navigate to Preferences > Account > Choose Folders and pick the folders you want to sync.

How do I force OneDrive to resync?

To force OneDrive to sync immediately, you can click on the OneDrive icon on the top bar and click on the gear icon. In the drop-down menu, click on Pause syncing and then Resume syncing.

Final Words

The Microsoft OneDrive app is known for having sync issues on Mac and macOS in particular. However, by following one of the above-listed methods, you can resume OneDrive sync on your Mac. Let us know in the comments box if any of these methods helped you restart OneDrive Sync.

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