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Sharepoint Sync Permissions

Anonymous
2018-12-18T22:30:51+00:00

Hi there,

I would like to be able to have a user group on Sharepoint that can edit documents (either using online or client applications) but cannot choose to sync folder/documents on an ongoing basis. What permissions does this group need to have. 

I was looking to use the current edit permissions level and then adjust what I need to to remove the ability to sync files and folders.

I know I can set such a capability at a site or library level but I need this to using user group specific. 

Thanks

Shaun

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Anonymous
2018-12-19T03:40:28+00:00

Hi ShaunBosson,

It is not possible to prevent the specific group of users from Sync but as workaround as you mentioned we can disable sync option for whole SharePoint Site or specific Library.

For entire SharePoint Site:

Click on Gear Icon> Site Settings> Search and Offline availability (under Search)> Select No in Offline Client Availability> Ok

For Library:

Go to Library where you want to prevent from Sync> Click on Gear Icon> Library settings> Advanced settings> Select No in Offline Client Availability> Ok

Additionally, we suggest you provide a feedback in SharePoint UserVoice as related team can take into consideration by enabling disable sync option for a specific user group.

Thanks,

Chitrahaas

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