Stop syncing Google Drive files with Backup and Sync

If you don’t want to back up your files from your computer, you can stop syncing.

Disconnect your account

To stop syncing completely, you can sign out of your account.

1. On your computer, click Backup and Sync .
2. Click More Preferences.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Disconnect account.
5. Click Disconnect.

Pause or resume Backup and Sync

To temporarily stop syncing, you can pause the app.

1. On your computer, click Backup and Sync .
2. Click More .
3. Click Pause or Resume.

Uninstall Backup and Sync

Mac

After you uninstall Backup and Sync, you can still find your files at drive.google.com.

1. Open Finder and click Applications.
2. Drag the "Backup and Sync" app into the Trash on your dock.
3. In the top left of your screen, click Finder Empty Trash.

Windows

After you uninstall Backup and Sync, you can still find your files at drive.google.com.

1. Click Start  Control Panel.
2. Click Programs  Programs and Features.
3. Click Backup and Sync from Google Uninstall.
4. Click Yes.