Project

General

Profile

Support #605

Updated by Daniel Curtis over 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 :)

Back