How to Remove a Shared Folder Shortcuts on OneDrive.com

How to Remove a Shared Folder on OneDrive.com

Removing a shared folder shortcut from OneDrive.com is simple and only affects your view, not the original files or other users’ access.

Step 1Sign In to OneDrive.com

Begin by heading to OneDrive using your web browser. Go to OneDrive.com and sign in with the Microsoft account you use for OneDrive.

Step 2Go to Your Files

Once you are logged in, look for the main menu on the left side of your screen. Click on My files. This is where you will see all the folders and files you own. You will also see any shared folders for which you have added shortcuts.

Step 3Find the Shared Folder Shortcut

Scroll through your files and folders. Find the shortcut to the shared folder you want to remove. Shared folders you have added usually look like a regular folder. Remember, these files aren’t physically stored in your OneDrive space; they belong to the person who shared them.

Step 4Select “Remove shortcut”

To remove a shared folder shortcut, you can either click the folder once and choose “Remove shortcut” from the top menu, or right-click the folder and select “Remove shortcut” from the menu that pops up.

• Click on the shared folder once to select it. Then, look at the menu bar at the top. You should see an option like Remove shortcut or a trash can icon that might say “Remove shortcut.”
• You can also right-click directly on the shared folder. A menu will appear. You should see an option like Remove shortcut.

Important Note: You might see an option to Delete the folder. Do NOT click Delete if you only want to remove the shortcut from your view. Deleting the folder would remove it for everyone and send it to the owner’s recycle bin. Remove shortcut is the safe choice here.

Step 5Confirm the Action (If Asked)

If OneDrive asks you to confirm, just click “Remove” or “Yes” to finish taking the shared folder shortcut off your “My files” list.

That’s it! The shared folder shortcut will disappear from your My files view. Other people who have access will still be able to see it. You can always find it again in the Shared section if you need to add it back later.

What Happens When You Remove a Shortcut?

When you remove a shared folder shortcut from OneDrive.com, it disappears from your “My files” list but stays accessible in the “Shared” section and doesn’t affect anyone else’s access.

• It’s Gone from Your View: The shortcut is removed from your My files section. It will no longer clutter your personal file list.
• No Impact on Others: This action only changes what you see. The folder is still shared with you (in the Shared section) and is still available to everyone else who has permission. The owner’s files are not affected at all.
• Still Accessible via “Shared”: You can still find the shared folder. Go to the Shared section in the left-hand menu on OneDrive.com. This is where you can find all files and folders that others have shared with you.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/onedrive/add-shortcuts-to-shared-folders-in-onedrive

Summary

Removing a shared folder shortcut from OneDrive.com is easy and only cleans up your “My files” view without deleting anything or bothering other users.