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# Set Up Desktop File Sync
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Until NuQloud has its own branded desktop sync app, use the compatible Nextcloud Files desktop app.
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Use your NuQloud server address and NuQloud login. The app may say Nextcloud, but it connects to NuQloud.
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## What Desktop Sync Does
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- Keeps selected folders synchronized between your computer and NuQloud.
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- Uploads local changes automatically.
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- Downloads cloud changes automatically.
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- Helps back up important work folders.
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- Can provide desktop notifications for related cloud activity.
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## Install the App
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1. Download the compatible desktop sync app from the official client download page.
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2. Install it for your operating system.
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3. Open the app.
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4. Enter your NuQloud server address.
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5. Sign in with your NuQloud account.
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6. Choose which folders to sync.
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## Supported Desktop Systems
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The compatible desktop sync app is available for:
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- Windows.
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- macOS.
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- Linux.
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Check the official download page for current operating system version requirements.
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## Choose What to Sync
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During setup, you may be asked whether to sync everything or choose folders.
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Choose folders if:
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- Your NuQloud storage is larger than your computer drive.
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- You only need certain folders locally.
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- You use one computer for work and another for personal files.
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Sync everything if:
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- Your cloud files are small enough to fit locally.
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- You want a full local backup.
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- You want offline access to everything.
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## Sync a Specific Local Folder
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Use this when you want a local folder, such as Documents or Projects, to sync with NuQloud.
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1. Open the desktop sync app settings.
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2. Add a folder sync connection.
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3. Choose the local folder on your computer.
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4. Choose the matching NuQloud folder.
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5. Confirm the sync direction and folder choices.
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## Avoid Sync Problems
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- Do not sync the same local folder with multiple cloud accounts.
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- Avoid syncing temporary build folders, cache folders, or huge generated directories.
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- Let large uploads finish before shutting down the computer.
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- Check the sync app status icon when files do not appear.
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- If there is a conflict file, open both versions and keep the correct one.
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## Desktop Sync vs PWA
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Use the PWA for the full NuQloud interface and decentralized features.
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Use desktop sync for automatic local folder synchronization.
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You probably want both on your main computer.
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