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Ignoring file extensions
Good day.
I would like to know if there is a way to ignore specific file types using the OneDrive/SharePoint sync. I want to note that this is NOT preventing certain file types. I want to ignore them entirely.
This is from specific lock files from "proprietary" file extensions. As an example, .idlk, from Adobe InDesign. I know that Adobe has their own cloud sync platform, but we don't want to use it as we want to keep our files consolidated as much as possible.
The reason I ask for an 'ignore' option is because if we attempt to block the sync, it creates a sync error instead, making people panic. Is this remotely possible? Making changes with PowerShell is completely do-able and may be preferred if this is the method to use.
Hello Zyros_Infinito
in SharePoint admin center you can use the "block upload of spcefic file types" https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/block-file-types?WT.mc_id=DX-MVP-5004845 to sync the OneDrive files or in PowerShell these syntax are available: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/set-spotenantsyncclientrestriction?view=sharepoint-ps&viewFallbackFrom=sharepoint-ps%3Fwt.mc_id%3Ddx-mvp-5004845
Try to use the options.
Best, Dave
