The Synchronization tab allows you to manage all aspects of your data synchronization process: create new syncs, turn the existing syncs on and off, change their settings, delete unneeded syncs, and so on.
Every created sync is represented by a box, similar to backup boxes. A sync box contains short information about the corresponding sync process and allows you to manage this process.
Sync toolbar
This area contains the following items:
New sync - allows you to select a folder to synchronize and send an invitation to the computer you want to synchronize your data with.
Sync local folders - allows you to select two local folders to synchronize.
Manage shared syncs - opens the webpage where you can manage your shared syncs.
Show only my favorite syncs (icon) - filters the syncs which you have marked as favorite.
Expand all syncs (icon) - expands all collapsed sync boxes.
Collapse all syncs (icon) - collapses all expanded sync boxes into narrow stripes.
Sort by
Name - sorts all syncs in alphabetical order.
Type - sorts all syncs according to their types.
Sync list area
The area shows the boxes of the syncs you already have. It provides access to all operations with the existing syncs.
Operations menu
Clicking the gear icon in the box of a selected sync opens the Operations menu containing the following items:
Sync now - runs data synchronization process forcibly. If a sync process has been interrupted for some reason (for example, your Internet connection has failed) or it has completed with errors, you can manually restart the sync process. To do this, first try to resolve the issue and then click Sync now.
Pause - allows you to pause and resume the sync process. Note that the action does not delete the sync itself and your data will not be lost.
Share - opens the window where you can specify email addresses of persons you want to invite to share the selected sync.
Sync with:
Acronis Cloud - allows you to store versions of the synced files on Acronis Cloud.
Local folder - allows you to synchronize with a local folder, for example, located on an external hard drive.
Other computer - allows you to synchronize with your another computer. This item is only present for syncs between local folders.
Cleanup options - allows you to set automatic cleanup rules for versions of the synced files.
View log - opens the log of Acronis True Image 2014 operations.
Unsync - excludes the current computer from the selected sync. This item is available only to computers joined to a sync which was created on another computer. This command does not delete the sync itself. An unsynced computer can join the sync again afterwards.
Remove - deletes the sync. Deleting the sync does not delete the synced folder and its contents. However, this action deletes on Acronis Cloud all versions of the synced files if they were kept there, including the latest ones.
If you delete or rename the folder selected for synchronization, Acronis True Image 2014 excludes your computer from that sync. If you delete a subfolder inside the folder you have specified for synchronization, this subfolder will be deleted on all other computers as well.
Taskbar notification area icon
When at least one sync is active, the corresponding icon appears in the Windows taskbar notification area. Right-clicking the icon opens the shortcut menu with the following items:
Open True Image - opens the program's main window with the Synchronization tab selected.
Open sync folder - if you have a single sync, choosing this item opens the synchronized folder. If you have more than one sync, this opens a submenu where you can select the desired sync folder.
Pause all syncs - pauses all synchronization processes.
Recently changed files - shows the list of files recently added or changed in your syncs.
Resume all syncs - restarts all synchronization processes if they have been paused.
Acronis website - opens in your default browser the page with information about synchronization on Acronis website.
Help - opens Acronis True Image 2014 Help.
Turn off sync - removes the Sync icon from the taskbar and pauses all syncs.
