How to Reset OneDrive on Mac

Before you reset OneDrive on Mac

Before you reset the OneDrive app on your Mac, here are a couple of things you should make a note of beforehand to ensure no folders or data go missing.  

Our team of Clario Tech experts recommends:

• Check for Pending uploads that still need to sync.
• Back up files that are crucial and local-only.
• Unlink or sign out of OneDrive before you restart.

A note from our experts:

 

Keeping your Mac free of clutter can be a pain, especially as digital debris is not easy to find–you can end up navigating through every Finder library folder or application only for your Mac to still be slow when you run commands. That’s why we recommend an automatic clean-up helper like our very own MacKeeper’s Safe Cleanup tool. You can run a full-device scan, and within seconds, it’ll find all the files and cache you can clean to help reduce resource consumption and free up space.  

 

Here’s how to use MacKeepers Safe Cleanup to keep your Mac’s performance stable:

1. Open MacKeeper.
2. Go to Safe Cleanup. 
3. Click Start Scan.  
4. Once done, tick all the Logs, Cache, and Trash you want to remove.
5. Press Clean Junk Files, and Confirm.

1. Check that OneDrive is up to date

Before you reset OneDrive macOS, it’s worth checking a few things first–to avoid running into any unexpected issues later on. For instance, checking whether OneDrive is up-to-date could show you if this is the cause behind your application lag or slowness. You just need to open the About page in your OneDrive Preference Menu to check if your version is up-to-date.  

2. Quit the OneDrive app properly

Next, you’ll want to properly Quit the OneDrive app before you start the process of resetting it. The quickest way to do this is to select Unlink your account, close OneDrive, and disallow it from restarting when your Macintosh powers up.

3. Locate your current OneDrive sync folder

To find your current OneDrive folder on your MacBook Air or Pro, the steps are very straightforward. Just open Finder and search for OneDrive Sync Folder. Simple.  

Steps for resetting OneDrive on macOS

After you have followed our previous advice above, you can continue and reset the OneDrive app on macOS, as this will help if you’ve noticed OneDrive not syncing on Mac.  

Let us show you our steps to help you reset OneDrive on macOS:

1. Quit OneDrive by clicking on the Cloud Icon in your Menu Bar and selecting Quit.
2. Open the OneDrive app packaging by first opening Finder > Applications Folder > OneDrive. Then Control-click on OneDrive and select Show Package Contents.
3. Navigate to the resources folder by clicking on Contents > Resources.  
4. Run the ResetOneDriveApp.command script by double-clicking the ResetOneDriveApp.command file. This will launch Terminal to open and execute the reset.
5. Relaunch OneDrive and sign in again only after Terminal says Process Completed. Go back into your Applications Folder to reopen OneDrive from the exact same folder location.

Clearing up your Mac and its apps with ease

There you have it: the steps to reset OneDrive macOS aren't as tricky as you think. So long as you remember to close the app and allow pending syncs to finish first, you shouldn’t run into any problems.  

Still worried about the cache or trash OneDrive is leaving behind on your device? Don’t forget to take full advantage of MacKeeper's Safe Cleanup tool–within seconds, it’ll scan and clean your Mac of digital buildup, allowing your applications to perform as they should.