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How to Fix OneDrive Folder Name Not Updating After Teams Rename
Question details
Users need to update their local OneDrive folder name so that it matches the newly renamed Microsoft Teams team or SharePoint site.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive / Teams
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A Microsoft Teams team or SharePoint site is renamed online, and the user expects the locally synced OneDrive folder to reflect this new name automatically.
- Observed behavior
- The synced OneDrive folder continues to display the old name locally and on the web, even after the user resets the OneDrive application or views the library online.
Verify that the name change has been fully processed on the Microsoft Teams or SharePoint web interface, and ensure you have all your locally edited files saved before unlinking your account.
Unlink Account and Sync to a New Folder
The most reliable way to force OneDrive to adopt the new Teams or SharePoint name is to unlink your account and sync the library to a completely new local directory.
Because OneDrive caches folder paths locally to prevent broken file links, simply resetting the app often fails to update the folder name. Unlinking the account and choosing a fresh destination folder circumvents the cached data entirely.
Click the OneDrive cloud icon in your taskbar, select the Settings gear icon, go to the 'Account' tab, and click 'Unlink this PC'.
Open your web browser and navigate to the newly renamed Microsoft Teams team or SharePoint site document library.
Click the 'Sync' button located in the toolbar at the top of the SharePoint or Teams document library.
When the OneDrive setup window appears, do not select your previous folder location. Instead, choose or create a brand new local folder on your drive to ensure the new name is correctly applied.
Reset the OneDrive Application
Resetting the OneDrive sync application clears its local cache, which can occasionally resolve naming discrepancies without requiring you to re-download files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the OneDrive folder name update automatically when a Teams channel is renamed?
OneDrive caches folder paths and names locally to ensure that file paths remain stable and linked documents do not break. Because of this protective mechanism, renaming a Team or SharePoint site online does not automatically force the local sync folders to rename themselves.
Can I manually rename the synced SharePoint folder in Windows File Explorer?
No, it is highly discouraged to manually rename a synced SharePoint or Teams folder directly in File Explorer. Doing so breaks the synchronization connection with the cloud, which will result in sync errors and prevent your files from updating online.
Will unlinking my PC from OneDrive delete my synced files?
No, unlinking your PC only stops the synchronization process. Your files will remain safely stored both in your Microsoft cloud account and locally in the previously synced folder on your hard drive.
How long does it take for a Teams rename to reflect in SharePoint online?
While the name change might appear instantly in the Microsoft Teams interface, it can sometimes take up to 24 hours for the backend SharePoint site URL and document library to fully reflect the new name across all Microsoft 365 services.
