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==== Testing a folder synchronization ==== | ==== Testing a folder synchronization ==== | ||
- | <note important>It is **important** to experiment a bit, and understand how the synchronization works!</note> | + | <note important>It is **very important** to experiment a bit, and understand how the synchronization works!</note> |
* create test folders and files in the **local folder** (''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'') | * create test folders and files in the **local folder** (''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'') | ||
- | * check the content of the matching folder(s) in the **sharebox remote folder** (''/Backup/your_login_owncloud''). You will probably have to **refresh the content of the browser window** (use ''F5'' as a shortcut for refreshing a browser window){{ :other:owncloud_sync_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | + | * check the content of the matching folder(s) in the **sharebox remote folder** (''/Backup/your_login_owncloud''). You will probably have to **refresh the content of the browser window** (use the ''F5'' button to easily refresh a browser window){{ :other:owncloud_sync_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} |
* <wrap hi>**Warning! The mirroring works both ways!**</wrap> If you remove files or folders on the sharebox server (using the web interface), they will also be automatically deleted in the local folder! | * <wrap hi>**Warning! The mirroring works both ways!**</wrap> If you remove files or folders on the sharebox server (using the web interface), they will also be automatically deleted in the local folder! | ||
* Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | * Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | ||
+ | * Warning! When you delete something (locally or on the remote server), it will be moved to the ''Deleted files'' section of the remote server | ||
+ | * This is a useful safety feature | ||
+ | * The trashcan may use a lot of space! Be sure to clean it regularly! | ||
==== Checking that things are working correctly ==== | ==== Checking that things are working correctly ==== |