One of the key features of Jottacloud is its selective sync option, which allows users to choose which folders to sync with their computer.
Selective sync is available in our desktop app and is useful when you want to sync files across devices and/or have quick access to certain files.
Selective Sync allows you to choose which files and folders you want to sync with your device, rather than syncing everything by default. This can help you save storage space on your device and also reduce bandwidth usage when syncing files.
There are two main ways to set up selective sync;
Set it up when you install the desktop application
After installation from the "Sync folder" tab in the desktop application
Set up selective sync during installation
Setting up during installation is recommended if have an exisiting Jottacloud account with a lot of data synced already and don't want all the folders synced to the computer you are currently installing the app on.
During installation select "Choose folders to sync" when the Sync folder page is shown.
Set up selective sync when the app is installed and running
Selective sync can also be accessed in the Files section of our application, under the Sync folder tab. Click "Selective sync" to get started.
Select the folders you want to sync to the computer by clicking the checkboxes to the left of the folders you want to sync. This part of the setup is the same whether you do it during installation or once the app is running.
When you are happy with your selection, click "Done"
Important information
Be aware that deleting a folder from the sync folder which is selected for sync, will delete it both from the computer and your Jottacloud account. Deleting a folder that is not selected for sync will only delete it from the computer.
How to remove folders from Sync
Unfortunately, it is not possible to remove the entire Sync folder as it is part of the desktop application. It is possible to remove folder(s) from the Sync folder. Here is how you do it:
Open the desktop application, go to Files and Sync folder
Click "Selective sync"
Unmark the folder(s) you want to remove
Click "Done"
PS! Deselecting a folder from sync before it is completely uploaded, will just stop the sync of that folder. The folder will not be deleted from your computer or your Jottacloud account, and you will need to delete the folder from the sync folder to save space on your computer.
Want to learn more about our Sync folder and the difference between Backup and Sync? Read this help article.