How to Create a Scheduled Sync Task with AOMEI Backupper on Mac
Introduction
AOMEI Backupper for Mac is able to run file sync automatically and periodically at a regular basis to secure your data. There are three sync ways available: basic sync, mirror sync, and two-way sync. For basic sync, mirror sync and two-way sync, you can configure scheduled settings to automatically run file sync at a scheduled time.
AOMEI Backupper provides five schedule sync modes: Once, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly to synchronize files/folders to other locations.
The usage scenarios of file scheduled sync include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Personal file backup and synchronization: Individuals can use file plan synchronization to back up and synchronize their personal files, ensuring that files are synchronized and securely stored across multiple devices. This includes work documents, photos, music, videos, and other personal files.
2. Cross-team collaboration and sharing: File plan synchronization is a key tool for team collaboration. Team members can use file plan synchronization to share and collaborate on files, ensuring that everyone has access to the latest versions of files, promoting teamwork, and improving work efficiency.
3. Project management: File plan synchronization is valuable for project management. Team members can use file plan synchronization to share project files, and update progress and documents, ensuring coordination and improving project management efficiency.
Two Methods on how to Make a Scheduled Sync
Method 1
If you have not created any scheduled sync task, please click "New Task" and select a sync way, for example, Basic Sync. From here, you can select which folders you want to synchronize. Here is where you will also find the "None" option. Under the "None" option, you can choose a schedule mode to run the sync.
Method 2
If you have created a sync task but have not enabled the schedule, you can locate the sync task and click the below three-point button and click "View Task".
And then, you can check the button to set the schedule. After you select a schedule mode and save it, the schedule is enabled.
How to Turn on or Turn off Schedule Sync
To enable or disable a scheduled sync, you can simply find the sync task in the main interface and click the schedule button to turn on or turn off the schedule. Once you click the button, the scheduled sync is turned on. After you click the button again, the schedule is turned off.
About Schedule Mode
1. Once Mode
Set a time point in the future to perform the sync task only once.
2. Hourly Mode
Set a time range in a day first, then choose the time interval between the start time and finish time and the program will perform the sync at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours within this time range every day.
3. Daily Mode
Set a time point to perform the sync task once a day.
4. Weekly Mode
Choose a specific day for the sync task from Monday to Sunday.
Set the desired start time and the program will automatically perform the sync at this time on the chosen day(s) every week.
5. Monthly Mode
Choose a time point on a specific day(Monday-Sunday) of each month to perform the sync task.
Choose a time point on a specific day from the calendar to perform the sync task every month and you can select multiple days on the calendar.
Hibernation/Shut down
In the schedule settings, you can also set it to Hibernation/Shut down on completion. In this way, the computer will enter into Hibernate mode or shut down after the sync task is completed.
Conclusion
File scheduled synchronization is applicable to both individual users and team collaborations, covering personal file backup, cross-team collaboration, project management, mobile office, remote work, and cross-platform work. It provides a convenient solution for file management and synchronization, improving work efficiency, streamlining workflows, and ensuring file consistency and reliability.