To remove Polar from Strava, you need to disconnect the connection from within your Polar Flow settings. This will stop your training sessions from syncing between the two platforms.
Why Disconnect Polar from Strava?
Users often choose to disconnect their Polar Flow account from Strava for several reasons, including:
- Privacy Concerns: You might want to limit which third-party apps have access to your fitness data.
- Switching Platforms: You may have transitioned to a different fitness tracker or platform and no longer use Polar.
- Data Control: You prefer manual control over which activities are shared.
- Troubleshooting: Sometimes disconnecting and reconnecting can resolve syncing issues.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disconnecting Polar Flow from Strava
The primary method for stopping the data sync is initiated from your Polar Flow account.
From Polar Flow's Settings
This is the most direct way to ensure your Polar training sessions stop syncing to Strava.
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Log in to Polar Flow: Go to the official Polar Flow website and log in to your account.
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Access Settings: Navigate to your Settings. This is usually found by clicking on your profile picture or name in the top right corner.
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Find Connected Apps: Look for a section related to "Partners," "Connected Apps," "Third-Party Apps," or "Strava" within your settings.
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Click Disconnect: Locate the Strava connection and click the Disconnect button.
After you click Disconnect in your Polar Flow settings, your training sessions will no longer be synced to Strava.
From Strava's Settings (Optional but Recommended)
While disconnecting from Polar Flow is usually sufficient, it's good practice to also revoke access from the Strava side to ensure a clean break.
- Log in to Strava: Go to the official Strava website and log in to your account.
- **Access Settings
