Symlink Directory Perpetually Shows “Sync Pending” Status

This is a classic OneDrive vs. network drives/symlinks conflict. OneDrive wasn’t really designed to sync symbolic links pointing to network drives, and even if it worked in the past, updates to OneDrive, Windows, or network paths can break the behavior.

OneDrive primarily syncs local files and folders within its designated folder structure, and it isn't fully optimized to handle symbolic links, especially those referencing network locations.

What you can do:

1. Stop using shortcuts or links to your network drive (like symlinks).
2. Move your important files to your computer’s local storage (like your Desktop or Documents folder).
3. Set up OneDrive to sync that local folder.
4. Avoid syncing network drives or shortcuts to network storage.

Simple Tipps:

1. Use only folders that are stored directly on your computer for OneDrive to sync reliably.
2. If you need access to files on your NAS, copy them to your PC first, then sync with OneDrive.
3. If you want your files to be available on all devices, keep a copy in your local OneDrive folder, not on network drives or shortcuts.

Additional:

Check for Problematic Files

• Look for files that might cause sync issues:
• Paths exceeding 400 characters
• Files with invalid characters (<>:"/\|?*)
• Very large files (OneDrive has a 250 GB limit per file)
• Temporarily move these files out of the NAS folder and test if sync completes successfully.

Best Practice Recommendation:
For reliable syncing with OneDrive, it's generally best to keep all synchronized data within the local OneDrive folder and avoid symlinks to network drives. This approach minimizes issues related to updates or path changes and ensures consistent sync behavior.

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