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| //This article contains detailed description of synchronizing files. You may want to see [[guide_synchronize|simplified guide]] to the process instead.// | //This article contains detailed description of synchronizing files. You may want to see [[guide_synchronize|simplified guide]] to the process instead.// | ||
| - | WinSCP can synchronize content of local directory with remote one or vice versa or even mutually. Find the function in //Commands > Synchronize//. [[ui_synchronize|Synchronize dialog]] will appear, where you can select synchronization mode and configure options. | + | WinSCP can synchronize content of one directory to another or even mutually. You can synchronize local directory with remote one or two local directories //(in the latest beta only).// &beta Find the function in //Commands > Synchronize//. [[ui_synchronize|Synchronize dialog]] will appear, where you can select synchronization mode and configure options. |
| Once you confirm your options, WinSCP will collect list of differences in between the directories. If option //Preview changes// is enabled, you will be presented with the [[ui_synchronize_checklist|synchronization checklist]], where you can select those synchronization actions you want to actually apply. | Once you confirm your options, WinSCP will collect list of differences in between the directories. If option //Preview changes// is enabled, you will be presented with the [[ui_synchronize_checklist|synchronization checklist]], where you can select those synchronization actions you want to actually apply. | ||
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| You can select files and directories for synchronization the same way you [[ui_transfer_custom#other|select them for file transfer]]. | You can select files and directories for synchronization the same way you [[ui_transfer_custom#other|select them for file transfer]]. | ||
| - | Before using the function make sure that WinSCP knows correct [[timestamps]] of remote files, to avoid losing data. | + | Before using the function make for local-remote synchronization, sure that WinSCP knows correct [[timestamps]] of remote files, to avoid losing data. |
| If you use WinSCP to synchronize your files only, you can use ''[[commandline#operations|/synchronize]]'' to quickly open [[ui_synchronize|Synchronize dialog]]. | If you use WinSCP to synchronize your files only, you can use ''[[commandline#operations|/synchronize]]'' to quickly open [[ui_synchronize|Synchronize dialog]]. | ||
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| ===== [[direction]] Synchronization Direction ===== | ===== [[direction]] Synchronization Direction ===== | ||