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# Unsyncing a Folder

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  **Note:**

  End of Life (EOL) has been announced for Box Sync effective December 2026. For more information visit the [official announcement page.](/en/announcements/box-sync/announcing-end-of-life-for-box-sync)
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If you have a Box folder marked to Sync to your desktop but would no longer want it to be Synced, there are a number of ways to remove that folder. Choose one of the options below to **Unsync** your desired Box folder.

**Method 1:**

1. Highlight the folder
2. Select the **Details** tab on the right
3. Toggle the **Sync to Desktop** option

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**Method 2:**

1. Select **More Options** button for the folder
2. Hover over **More Actions**
3. Select **Unsync**

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**Method 3:**

1. Select **Synced** menu
2. Select **More Options** button for the folder
3. Select **Unsync this Item**

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