OneDrive desktop sync users now get clearer, more actionable guidance when file paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience shows exactly how many characters a path is over the limit and offers a guided flow to rename or move the affected items so they can sync.
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Updated October 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
What and why
We are improving the OneDrive sync experience on Windows desktop to provide clearer, more actionable guidance when file and folder paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience will show exactly how many characters a path exceeds the limit and will provide a guided flow to rename or move affected items so they can sync successfully.
This improvement addresses a common OneDrive sync issue by reducing user confusion, minimizing workflow disruption, and helping users resolve errors faster.
This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557563.
Added to roadmap: 4 mrt 2026 | Last modified: 21 sep 2026
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