The Benefits of Real-Time File Sync
File synchronization (sync) refers to replicating files & folders to another location with the original format, structure for direct use. That is, if you want to keep an intact and up-to-date copy in different directory (even different drive or device) without of dragging and dropping files every time the files get changed, you can use file sync tool to do automatic sync between 2 folders.
As for the automation, you can either set up a schedule to sync files at a specific time daily, weekly, monthly, or real time file sync to immediately perform the synchronize when the tool detects any kind of changes made on the source folder.
Real-time file sync ensures the files/folders in two locations are updated synchronously without creating a schedule, thus facilitates data transmission and save your labour of manual operation. However, unlike conventional scheduled backup, real-time file sync function does not come with Windows OS. To do it effectively, you need specialized file sync software.
Prime Software to Sync Files in Real Time
Choosing a good file sync software will dramatically make things easier. AOMEI Backupper Professional is a sync and backup software for Windows 11/10/8/7. Due to the intuitive interface, all the operations involved in real time folder sync can be done with a few clicks, so you do not need to constantly do the copying and moving stuff.
You can also set a file filter to exclude the files you do not want to sync. It supports both scheduled sync and real time sync. What’s more, you can synchronize folders over network or NAS, so you can edit the files on different computers.
How to Set up Real-Time Sync with AOMEI Backupper
AOMEI Backupper is very easy to use. Follow the steps below to set up a file sync task.
To set up a file sync in real time:
Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Backupper Professional. If you are using server computer, it's suggested to download AOMEI Backupper Server.
Step 2. Click the "Sync" tab at the left and select "Real-time Sync".
✎Other sync modes for you to choose:
Basic Sync: Create a one-time sync task, or schedule it on basis of daily/weekly/monthly/event triggers/USB plug in.
Mirror Sync: Sync files/folders while keeping the target directory exactly the same as the source directory.
Two-Way Sync: Known as bidirectional sync or both-ways sync, it will sync any changes to the other side. If the changes detected in the source, it will be synced to the destination, and vice versa.
Step 3. In the next screen, click “Add Folder”to select the folder that needs synchronizing.
Step 4. Choose a destination path to receive the synchronized files & folders.
Step 5. Click “Start Sync” to sync files and folders automatically.
This is it. A real time file sync task has been created, and then the program will monitor the folder which is set to sync. When it detects any changes, the target folder will also get updated. Besides, AOMEI Backupper also provides many other features like file backup, system backup, hard drive clone, etc. If you create an AOMEI account, you are able to backup files to AOMEI Cloud. Just go for it!