<!--
{
  "availability" : [
    "macOS: 11.3.0 -"
  ],
  "documentType" : "symbol",
  "framework" : "FileProvider",
  "identifier" : "/documentation/FileProvider/NSFileProviderItemCapabilities/allowsExcludingFromSync",
  "metadataVersion" : "0.1.0",
  "role" : "Type Property",
  "symbol" : {
    "kind" : "Type Property",
    "modules" : [
      "File Provider"
    ],
    "preciseIdentifier" : "c:@E@NSFileProviderItemCapabilities@NSFileProviderItemCapabilitiesAllowsExcludingFromSync"
  },
  "title" : "allowsExcludingFromSync"
}
-->

# allowsExcludingFromSync

A value indicating that the user can exclude the item from sync operations.

```
static var allowsExcludingFromSync: NSFileProviderItemCapabilities { get }
```

## Discussion

The user can choose to exclude the item from syncs (for example, in Finder’s user interface). If the user excludes an item, the system stops monitoring changes for the item and its children, and removes the item from the file provider.

---

Copyright &copy; 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)