OneDrive Sync Service

Background OneDrive component that helps keep Microsoft OneDrive signed in and syncing files on your Mac.

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What is OneDrive Sync Service?

OneDrive Sync Service is a helper app inside Microsoft OneDrive that runs in the background. It is typically used to support account sign-in, file sync activity, status updates, and related OneDrive background tasks so your cloud files stay current on the Mac.

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Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

This item is generally legitimate when it comes from the installed Microsoft OneDrive app at /Applications/OneDrive.app. Disabling it can interrupt automatic sync, delay file updates, or require OneDrive to be opened manually before syncing resumes.

Recommendation: Keep this enabled if you use Microsoft OneDrive for file syncing, backup, or shared work folders. If you do not use OneDrive, you can disable the startup item and check whether sync features stop working as expected before removing the main app.

File path

  • /Applications/OneDrive.app/Contents/OneDrive Sync Service.app

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