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Sync Files or Folders to your iPad / iPhone

Create and Manage Sync Tasks in FileBrowser

Set up Sync Tasks to keep files and folders synchronized between your device and cloud or network storage locations.

Create Sync Task

  • Tap the folder actions menu on the folder you want to sync.
  • Select "Create Sync Task"
  • Here you can change the preferences of your Sync Task.
  • When ready, tap the blue tick and that's it.

If you want to change your settings see below.

Settings

Exclude List

Enter a comma separated list of files or folders to exclude. A * character can be used to match a part of a name.

For example:

  • data.* excludes data.txt and data.jpg
  • data* excludes files and folders starting with 'data'.
Sync Frequency

Set the frequency to re-run this task.

File Types

Enter a comma separated list of file extensions for file types to include.

For example: 'jpg,jpeg,png'

FileBrowser sync task setup screen on iPad showing configuration options for a new Sync Task including source and destination folders

View your Synced Folders and Check your Sync has Run

Tap on your Sync location to view your files. Check on your Sync Tasks by:

  • Tapping the "Sync Tasks" Location on FileBrowser's home screen.
  • Then Select the "Sync" heading and your Sync Task will be listed with a status.
  • You can run this Sync again manually by tapping the refresh icon.
  • View sync details by selecting "View Log" from the task’s menu.

Sync Tasks are only available in FileBrowserGO and FileBrowser Professional.

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FileBrowser synced folders view on iPad showing the Sync Tasks location with listed tasks and status indicators
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