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Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon )
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Select Pause syncing.
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Choose how long you want to pause OneDrive.
To stop syncing altogether, go to Help & Settings > Account and select Stop sync.
Note: If you have personal OneDrive, the cloud will be white . If you don't have either, see Can't see the OneDrive icon?