Syncing onedrive files to a public computer

Is there any reason you need to sync on public computer? It’s not safe and not recommended. If you need to get any file just login via web browser www.onedrive.com then click on my files to find it. You can download and use it directly on the web.

To access files from a private computer on a public computer using OneDrive, sync files from the private computer to OneDrive, then access them via the web on the public computer instead of setting up full sync.

On the private computer:

1. Install or open OneDrive.
2. Sign in with the Microsoft account.
3. When OneDrive Setup starts, accept or choose the OneDrive folder location and finish setup so files sync to the cloud.
4. Move or save files into the OneDrive folder so they are uploaded and available online.

On the public computer:

1. Open a web browser and go to the OneDrive website (for example, via OneDrive.com or from the Microsoft 365 portal).
2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account used on the private computer.
3. Work with files directly in the browser or download specific files as needed.
4. When finished, sign out of the account and close the browser to protect privacy.

If installing the OneDrive sync app on a public computer, sign in only temporarily and sign out when done. In most public scenarios, using the browser-only access is safer than syncing, because synced files may remain on the public device.

References:

• Sync your computer's files and folders with OneDrive
• Sync files with OneDrive in Windows
• Store your work files on OneDrive
• What is OneDrive for work or school?