Sync files

Create a sync task

Use a sync task to keep a folder on your iPhone or iPad synchronized with a folder on a computer, NAS, or cloud service.

  1. Open the More tab and tap Synced.

The Synced item in the More tab

  1. Tap New Sync Instance.

Creating a sync instance

  1. Select a local folder and a remote folder, then tap Next.
  2. Choose a sync direction:
    • Remote to Local copies remote changes to the device.
    • Local to Remote copies local changes to remote storage.
    • Two Ways keeps both folders synchronized.
  3. Choose whether to run the task automatically.
  4. Tap Start Sync.

Sync direction and automatic-sync options

Run a sync task manually

  1. Open More > Synced.
  2. Touch and hold the sync task.
  3. Tap Start Sync.

Starting a sync task from its context menu

Delete a sync task

Touch and hold the sync task, then tap Delete. Deleting a task does not remove its remote files. Local data associated with the task is moved to the trash.