Prevent OneDrive files from syncing over metered connections

This policy setting allows configuration of OneDrive file sync behavior on metered connections.

Supported on: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 only
Metered Network Setting


  1. Block syncing on all metered connections
    Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Registry PathSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive
    Value NameDisableMeteredNetworkFileSync
    Value TypeREG_DWORD
    Value0
  2. Block syncing on metered connections only when roaming
    Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Registry PathSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive
    Value NameDisableMeteredNetworkFileSync
    Value TypeREG_DWORD
    Value1


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