Using filen.io sync client to sync only some directories without giving credentials for others

File syncing is a useful feature that allows you to keep your files and folders up to date across multiple devices. It ensures that any changes made to a file in one location are automatically reflected in other locations. One popular file syncing service is filen.io, which offers a sync client that makes it easy to manage your files. In this article, we will explore how to use the filen.io sync client to sync only specific directories without giving credentials for others.

What is filen.io sync client?

The filen.io sync client is a desktop application that allows you to synchronize files and folders between your computer and the filen.io cloud storage. It provides a convenient way to access your files from anywhere and ensures that they are always up to date.

Syncing specific directories

By default, the filen.io sync client syncs all the directories and files in your filen.io account to your computer. However, there may be instances where you only want to sync specific directories and exclude others. Fortunately, the filen.io sync client provides a simple way to achieve this.

Here's how you can sync only specific directories using the filen.io sync client:

1. Install the filen.io sync client on your computer if you haven't already done so. You can download it from the official filen.io website.
2. Launch the filen.io sync client and sign in to your filen.io account using your credentials.
3. Once you are signed in, you will see the filen.io sync client interface.
4. Click on the "Settings" or "Preferences" option in the sync client interface. This will open the settings menu.
5. In the settings menu, navigate to the "Sync" or "Syncing" tab.
6. Here, you will find a list of all the directories and files that are currently being synced to your computer.
7. To exclude a directory from syncing, simply uncheck the checkbox next to its name.
8. Similarly, to include a directory for syncing, check the checkbox next to its name.
9. Once you have made the necessary changes, click on the "Save" or "Apply" button to save the settings.

That's it! The filen.io sync client will now only sync the directories that you have selected, excluding the ones you have unchecked.

Why would you want to exclude directories?

There can be several reasons why you might want to exclude certain directories from syncing:

• Privacy: You may have some sensitive files or folders that you don't want to sync to all your devices.
• Storage space: Syncing large directories can consume a significant amount of storage space on your computer. By excluding them, you can save storage space.
• Bandwidth usage: Syncing large directories can also consume a lot of bandwidth. By excluding them, you can reduce your internet usage.

Conclusion

The filen.io sync client is a powerful tool that allows you to sync your files and folders between your computer and the filen.io cloud storage. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily sync only specific directories and exclude others. This gives you greater control over which files and folders are synced to your devices.

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