How to Manage OneDrive Notifications in Windows 11

OneDrive OneDrive app is a tool that keeps your files in the cloud. It lets you see your files on any device. You can share your documents and photos with others using Windows File Explorer. You can also manage access and remove or stop these files even if you are not online.

Sometimes, you might want to know when someone shares a file with you or changes a file you shared. You can get notifications for these actions. This guide shows you how to turn these alerts on or off.

Why manage these notifications?

Managing notifications helps you control your focus. You can choose to be alerted when a teammate edits a file, or you can turn them off to avoid distractions.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, OneDrive will either show or hide alerts based on your choice. Your computer will stop or start bothering you with file-related updates immediately.

Change settings in the OneDrive app

You can change these settings easily through the app menu.

1. Click the OneDrive icon on your Taskbar (Taskbar overflow).
2. Click the gear icon and select Settings.

Alternatively, open your OneDrive folder in Windows File Explorer. Click the OneDrive button at the top and select the Settings gear.

1. In the settings window, click Notifications on the left.
2. Find the switch for “Notify me when others share with me or edit my shared items.”
3. Toggle it to On to get alerts, or Off to stop them.

Change settings using the Registry

Advanced users can use the  Windows Registry Editor to change this setting. Note: This step requires admin privileges.

1. Open the Windows Registry.
2. Go to this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OneDrive\Accounts\Personal

If the Personal folder does not exist, right-click the Accounts folder, select New, and create the subkey named Personal.

1. Right-click in the empty space on the right side and select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.
2. Name the new item ShareNotificationDisabled.
3. Double-click the item. Set the Base to Decimal.
4. Set the Value data to 0 to enable notifications, or 1 to disable them.

Save your changes and restart your computer for them to take effect.

Summary

You can control your OneDrive alerts by using the app’s settings menu or the Windows Registry. Choosing the right notification balance helps you keep your digital workspace organized and helps you stay updated on important file changes without unnecessary interruptions.