To remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive, I open my OneDrive folder (either on the web or on my system), locate the shortcut that was added using “Add shortcut to OneDrive,” right-click on it, and select Remove. This action only deletes the shortcut from my OneDrive view and does not remove or modify the actual files stored in the SharePoint site. If the shortcut is synced to my computer, I make sure OneDrive finishes syncing after removal so the change reflects properly across devices.
While managing SharePoint shortcuts is simple, things can get tricky during tenant-to-tenant moves or large-scale restructuring. In such cases, I’ve seen how the SysTools SharePoint Migration Tool helps by migrating SharePoint data cleanly without carrying over unnecessary shortcuts or sync-related clutter, ensuring the new OneDrive and SharePoint environment stays organized and user-friendly.