How to Create a Sync Task

Prerequisites

• Ensure your desired cloud account (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive) is already linked in the Drives section of the app.
• Ensure the app has permission to access your local file system.

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Step 1: Initiate a New Task

1. Open the Sync application.
2. Navigate to the Tasks tab on the left-hand sidebar.
3. Click the Plus (+) icon located in the top right corner of the window.

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Step 2: Select Task Type

You will be presented with three options. For this tutorial, we will create a two-way synchronization.

• Sync: Compares and updates changes in both the source and destination. (Select this option).
• Backup: One-way transfer. Uploads files from source to destination.
• Restore: One-way transfer. Downloads files from destination to source.

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Step 3: Configure the Source Drive

1. The app will ask for the Source Drive (where your files are currently located).
2. Click the green Select Source Drive button.
3. From the slide-out menu, select Local Drive to choose a folder on your computer.
   • Note: Using an external USB drive as a source may require an in-app purchase.

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Step 4: Choose the Specific Folder

1. A system file picker window will appear.
2. Navigate to the folder you wish to sync.
3. Select the folder and click Open/Save.

Step 5: Configure the Destination Drive

1. The app will now ask for the Destination Drive (where you want the files to go).
2. Click the green Select Destination Drive button.
3. Select your connected cloud storage (e.g., Dropbox) from the list that appears.

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Step 6: Choose a Folder on the Destination Drive

1. Navigate to the folder you wish to sync to.
2. Select the folder and click Open/Save.

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Step 7: Review and Save

1. Review the Task Summary screen to ensure the paths are correct.
   • Source: Should display your local path (e.g., /Users/username/Downloads).
   • Destination: Should display your cloud path (e.g., Dropbox Drive /Backup).
2. Click the green Save button at the bottom of the screen.

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Step 8: Start the Task

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1. A confirmation dialog will appear: "Do you want to start this task?"
2. Click Yes to run the synchronization immediately.
   • If you click "Yes", the task will be saved and started immediately.
   • If you click "No", the task will be saved but will remain idle until you manually run it.

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