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5. Select Local folder as an object with which you want to synchronize your data, and then click
Next.
6. Select on the directory tree the second folder that you want to synchronize.
7. Click Sync now and wait for the synchronization process completion.
You can also create a new sync using Windows Explorer. To do this, right-click the folder that you want to
synchronize, and then click Sync this folder.
5.4.3 How to synchronize two local folders and another computer
You may need to synchronize three or more folders, two of which are located on your computer and
the others - on other computers. For example, you may want to synchronize data between a local
folder on your home computer, USB flash drive, and a folder on your work computer. You may invite
to this sync your friends as well.
First of all make sure that the required conditions are met. See the list of conditions in Sync creation
(p. 109).
If you want to involve in your sync a remote or removable storage device (such as NAS or USB drive),
then before creating this sync, make sure that connection with NAS is established, or USB drive is
attached to your computer.
The following steps should be performed first on the sync owner's computer and then on another
computer. Note that only the sync owner can change settings of the sync, invite other users to the
sync, delete the sync, etc.
Let's consider how to sync two local folders and a folder on your friend's computer. If you need to
sync two local folders and your other computer, perform 7 steps on computer 1 (see below), and
then on your computer 2 perform steps described in How to sync data between your computers (p.
110).
Steps to perform on computer 1 (that will own the sync):