OneDrive Launcher
OneDrive Launcher is the macOS login item that starts Microsoft OneDrive so your files can sync and stay available in Finder after you sign in.
What is OneDrive Launcher?
OneDrive Launcher is a helper app installed with Microsoft OneDrive on macOS. It starts OneDrive at login so the sync app can connect to your Microsoft account, keep selected folders up to date, and show OneDrive status in the menu bar and Finder. This background item supports everyday cloud storage workflows such as syncing work documents, backing up chosen folders, and keeping files available across multiple devices. It is most useful for people who actively use OneDrive for personal storage or Microsoft 365 work or school accounts. On a Mac, you usually encounter it as a login item rather than an app you open directly.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This login item is consistent with OneDrive's normal behavior on macOS because the sync app needs to start in the background to keep files current. It can use network access, run after login, and interact with Finder features that support cloud file status and syncing. Check that the item lives inside /Applications/OneDrive.app and that it launches when you expect OneDrive to run. If you do not use OneDrive, allowing it to start automatically is unnecessary and may use memory, battery, and background network activity.
Recommendation: Keep this item enabled if you use OneDrive regularly and want automatic syncing as soon as you sign in. If you only use OneDrive occasionally, you can disable the launcher and open OneDrive manually when needed; syncing and folder backup will not start until the app is running. If the item starts unexpectedly or points to a different location than /Applications/OneDrive.app, review the installed OneDrive app before enabling it again.
File path
/Applications/OneDrive.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/OneDrive Launcher.app
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