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Will the SharePoint sync option be deprecated? We guide clients to not use the Sync option, use the Shortcut. I've seen too many document corruption events using the Sync option. Plus it's too easy for an end user to delete a folder or entire library via Sync (not with Shortcut).
Give us back the option to save emails to SharePoint via a link again (that went a way a few years ago)
MicrosoftBecause of the performance benefits and access across devices, we generally recommend that you use folder shortcuts. However, there are a few scenarios for which shortcuts are not yet adequate such as cross-tenant and on-premises.
You can hide the “Sync” button with a cmdlet. Existing relationships are unaffected.
Because of the undeclared desyncing of other content in the directory tree and orphaning of previously synchronised content I am unable to recommend Folder Shortcuts to any organisation with existing Syncs use.
It's an unforgivable mess
https://noviaworks.co.uk/2025/10/09/shortcuts-vs-sync-in-sharepoint-what-really-happens/
I also have serious reservations about mixing shared corporate content in the space+OneDrive) previously used distinctly for personal corporate content.
The 'few' scenarios you mentioned are complete showstoppers for EVERY organisation I work with.
