What's the sync method?

Sync method defines "how to synchronize files". There are several options:

1. Upload files to FTP server

One-way sync

  • New and changed files will be uploaded to server
  • Use this to backup files from local to remote server
  • Protects your data by keeping a copy on FTP server
  • Ideal for website deployment and document backups

2. Download files from FTP server

One-way sync

  • New and changed files will be downloaded from server to local
  • Use this to backup files from remote server to local computer
  • Keeps a local copy of server data
  • Great for mirroring remote sites locally

3. Synchronize files with FTP server

Two-way sync

  • New and changed files will be uploaded to server
  • And vice versa - new files on server are downloaded
  • Use this to synchronize files between local and remote server
  • Keeps both locations in perfect sync
  • Ideal for working on files from multiple locations