Support #605
Updated by Daniel Curtis about 9 years ago
This is a guide for setting up folder synchronization with an ownCloud instance using WebDAV with FolderSync lite on Android. h2. Setup the Software * Begin by downloading "FolderSync":https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite&hl=en lite from the PlayStore and installing on the Android device. * Get the WebDAV path from ownCloud, which can be found by logging into the ownCloud instance and clicking the option icon (usually a gear icon). Often it will look similar to https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/webdav/ h2. Configure Account * Now open the FolderSync app on the Android device and tap on *Accounts* and then *Add Account*. * Select *ownCloud* #* Enter a unique name: *ownCloud* #* Enter the WebDAV address from earlier: *https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/webdav/* #* Enter the username: *user@example.com* #* Enter the password: *SuperSecretPassword* #* Tap *Save* h2. Configure Folderpair * Start by going back to the main FolderSync menu, then tap on *File Manager* File Manager * Next create a folder called *SyncFolder*, this can be on the local storage or external SD card. * Go back to the main FolderSync menu, and tap on *Folderpairs* * Tap on *Add Folderpair* #* Enter a unique name: *ownCloud* #* Select the account created earlier: *ownCloud* #* Enter the remote path on the ownCloud instance, then tap *Select Folder*: *SyncFolder* *FolderSync* #* Enter the local path to the folder created earlier: *SyncFolder* *FolderSync* #* Select the sync type: Two-way #* Tap on *Save* when finished *NOTE*: FolderSync is very robust in its configurability, such as scheduling and conflict management. So make sure to setup the extra options to suit your use case. *NOTE*: FolderSync lite is free, however there is a paid version. If you like the software please support its development :)