SharePoint & OneDrive · OneDrive Management
Sync Client Administrator
Configures OneDrive sync client settings via Group Policy or Intune. Controls sync behavior, file types, and bandwidth settings.
Scope: Device-level sync client configuration
Permissions
- Sync policies - Configure via Group Policy or Intune
- File exclusions - Block specific file types from sync
- Bandwidth throttling - Set upload/download limits
- Files On-Demand - Enable/disable on managed devices
- Known Folder Move - Configure automatic folder backup
- Tenant restrictions - Limit sync to approved organizations
Common use cases
- Enterprise sync client deployment
- Restricting sync to managed devices
- Bandwidth management for remote workers
- Data protection via Known Folder Move
Best practices
- Enable Files On-Demand to save disk space
- Use Known Folder Move for user data protection
- Block problematic file types
- Test policies before broad rollout
Security considerations
- Sync copies data to local device storage
- Unmanaged device sync risks data exfiltration
- Known Folder Move may sync sensitive desktop files
- Need device management strategy alongside sync policies