How to Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 11

Prerequisites

Before you begin, note that some methods require administrative privileges. If you are using a work computer, your IT department may have locked these settings.

Comparison of Methods

Option 1Using Folder Options (GUI)

This is the safest way to change your settings.

1. Open 📁 File Explorer.
2. Click the three dots (…) in the top menu bar.
3. Select Options.
4. Click the View tab.
5. Find Show sync provider notifications in the list.
6. Check the box to enable or uncheck to disable.
7. Click OK.

Option 2Using Registry Editor

You can turn off sync provider notifications in Windows 11 using the Registry Editor if you’re comfortable making changes to your system’s settings.

1. Press ⊞ Win+R, type regedit, and hit Enter. (Requires Admin Privileges)
2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
3. Right-click in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name it ShowSyncProviderNotifications.
5. Double-click it and set the value to 1 to enable or 0 to disable.

Option 3Using PowerShell

PowerShell offers a quick way to manage sync provider notifications in Windows 11, letting you easily turn these prompts on or off with simple commands.

1. Right-click the ⊞ Start button and select Terminal (Admin). (Requires Admin Privileges)
2. To disable, copy and paste this command: Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced' -Name 'ShowSyncProviderNotifications' -Value 0
3. To enable, use the same command but change -Value 0 to -Value 1.

Summary

Sync provider notifications in Windows 11 are helpful prompts for features like cloud storage, but you can turn them off if you want a cleaner look. You can manage these settings through Folder Options, or use advanced tools like the Registry Editor and PowerShell.