Onedrive creating a folder called "attachments"

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Onedrive creating a folder called "attachments"

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No matter how many times I delete it, a folder in Onedrive keeps coming back called attachments.

This is the web based version of One Drive.

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John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Independent Advisor

Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

Could it be related to Outlook saving email attachments to OneDrive? Outlook sometimes automatically creates an “Attachments” folder in the background, which can cause it to reappear.

To confirm, could you please share a screenshot showing where the folder appears in OneDrive? Please blur any personal or sensitive information since this is a public forum.

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John J.D.

Anonymous

2026-01-21T22:37:39.9566667+00:00

its just in my normal drive.

I keep deleting it, but it keeps coming back. its the first one here.
John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-01-21T22:59:41.9833333+00:00

Thank you for letting me know.

The “Attachments” folder doesn’t pose any risk to your account or files. It’s typically created automatically by connected services like Outlook and is safe to leave as-is.

Just to check, is the “Attachments” folder actually containing large files or taking up noticeable storage, or is the main issue simply that it keeps reappearing in your drive?
Anonymous

2026-01-21T23:01:25.4466667+00:00

It isn't taking up any space. It is an empty folder.

however, it is annoying me.

Got any tips how to make it stop auto appearing?
John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-01-21T23:03:15.27+00:00

Unfortunately, there isn’t a supported way to permanently stop that “Attachments” folder from being recreated. It’s automatically generated by Microsoft services like Outlook / Outlook.com when your account is connected to OneDrive, even if no files are saved there.
Anonymous

2026-01-21T23:04:39.7633333+00:00

I get it. So sad

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Anonymous

2026-01-21T22:37:39.9566667+00:00

its just in my normal drive.

I keep deleting it, but it keeps coming back. its the first one here.
John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-01-21T22:59:41.9833333+00:00

Thank you for letting me know.

The “Attachments” folder doesn’t pose any risk to your account or files. It’s typically created automatically by connected services like Outlook and is safe to leave as-is.

Just to check, is the “Attachments” folder actually containing large files or taking up noticeable storage, or is the main issue simply that it keeps reappearing in your drive?
Anonymous

2026-01-21T23:01:25.4466667+00:00

It isn't taking up any space. It is an empty folder.

however, it is annoying me.

Got any tips how to make it stop auto appearing?
John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-01-21T23:03:15.27+00:00

Unfortunately, there isn’t a supported way to permanently stop that “Attachments” folder from being recreated. It’s automatically generated by Microsoft services like Outlook / Outlook.com when your account is connected to OneDrive, even if no files are saved there.
Anonymous

2026-01-21T23:04:39.7633333+00:00

I get it. So sad

Answer 1

It seems that the "attachments" folder in OneDrive may be automatically created by the integration with Microsoft Outlook when you use the modern attachments feature. This feature allows you to share OneDrive files directly in Outlook, and it may generate a folder for managing these attachments.

To prevent this folder from reappearing, you might want to check your Outlook settings regarding attachments and see if there are any options to disable this behavior. Additionally, ensure that any syncing settings related to Outlook and OneDrive are configured to your preference.

If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Microsoft support for further assistance, as they may provide more specific guidance based on your account settings and usage.

References:

Overview of OneDrive in Microsoft 365

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