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Alfresco Desktop Sync 1.4

Using Desktop Sync for Mac

Desktop Sync for Mac is easy to set up and use. Just follow the instructions and in no time you'll have Alfresco Content Services content synced with your desktop.

With Desktop Sync, you have the latest information instantly as it automatically keeps both the local copy and the Share/Digital Workspace versions in sync with each other whenever any changes are made. You can view, share, and edit any kind of file, wherever you are, online or offline.

Get started with Desktop Sync

If you want to use Desktop Sync on your desktop, you'll need:
  • Mac OS version 10.11 or later
Note: The Desktop Sync Finder Extension does not automatically start in Mac OS Mojave (10.14). To enable the Extension in Mojave, Relaunch Finder:
  1. Hold the ⌥ (alt/option) key on your keyboard.
  2. Right-click on the Finder icon in your Dock.
  3. Click Relaunch.

Click each step of the sync process flow to learn more about it.
  1. Install Desktop Sync using the setup wizard
  2. Log in to Desktop Sync
  3. Select the content to sync between Share/Digital Workspace and your desktop
  4. Begin syncing the selected Share/Digital Workspace files and folders to your desktop
  5. Files and folders are synced between Share/Digital Workspace and your desktop
  • Installing Desktop SyncDesktop Sync for Mac is quick and easy to install.
  • Setting up Desktop Sync The first time you open Desktop Sync you need to enter your login details to connect to Alfresco Content Services.
  • Selecting content to sync Once you've set up Desktop Sync, all your Alfresco Content Services folders will be displayed from My Files, Shared Files, and your Sites.
  • Working with Desktop Sync To save your work in Alfresco, just work on your files in the /<userHome>/Alfresco folder, and everything in the folder will be automatically synced to Alfresco.
  • Settings You can access Desktop Sync settings by clicking the application icon in the menu bar then selecting Settings.
  • Desktop Sync options You can access Desktop Sync from the Mac OS X menu bar.
  • Desktop Sync FAQs Here's a list of common questions about Desktop Sync.
Parent topic: Alfresco Desktop Sync

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