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 it up during installation is recommended if you have an existing Jottacloud account with a lot of data already synchronized, and you don’t want all folders to be synced to the computer you are installing the app on.
During installation, select "Choose folders to synchronize" when you reach the Sync Folder step.
Set up selective sync when the app is installed and running
Selective synchronization can also be set up or changed anytime after installation by selecting "Sync" and clicking on the three dots to the right of "Open Sync Folder" in the desktop application. Click "Choose folders to synchronize" 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
Please note that deleting a folder from the Sync Folder that is selected for synchronization will delete it from both your computer and your Jottacloud account. If you delete a folder that is not selected for synchronization, it will only be deleted from your computer.
How to remove folders from the Sync Folder
Unfortunately, it is not possible to remove the entire Sync Folder since it is part of the desktop application, but you can remove specific folders from the Sync Folder. Here’s how:
Open the desktop application and click "Sync" in the left-hand menu.
Click on the three dots to the right of "Open Sync Folder" and select "Choose folders to synchronize".
Unmark the folder(s) you want to remove.
Click "Done"
Note! If you uncheck a folder in the Sync Folder before it is fully uploaded, synchronization for that folder will stop. The folder will not be deleted from your computer or Jottacloud account, but you must manually delete the folder from the Sync Folder to free up storage space on your computer.
Want to learn more about our Sync folder and the difference between Backup and Sync? Read this help article.