You can choose between two mutually exclusive modes in UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE Windows and Mac clients:
Windows:
Mac:
- File Syncing Mode - All content in your UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE cloud WILL sync to your computer by default, except for folders excluded from syncing in app settings. Each file will be downloaded to your computer and accessible even when you are offline. Each file excluded from syncing will neither be downloaded nor accessible from your computer. You will need to use UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE Web or Mobile app to access such content. Select this option if your hard drive CAN facilitate sync of all the files that you need access to or if you need to view or edit UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE files on your computer even while offline.
- File Streaming Mode - All content in your UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE cloud WILL NOT sync to your computer by default. Instead, all files and folders will be present to you in Windows Explorer/Finder even though they are not downloaded to your computer. File content will only be downloaded on demand when you click to open a file or if it is forced to sync to keep it accessible offline. This allows you to see and access many files without having to download all of them to your computer. Select this option if your hard drive CANNOT facilitate sync of all the files that you need access to or if you don't need to access your files while you are offline. Streaming implies that you can only access your files while connected to the Internet. Only My Blue Share folder works in file streaming mode, other user profile folders will still work in file syncing mode and will sync to your computer by default.
The table below describes the differences between UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE File Syncing Mode and File Streaming Mode.
| File Syncing Mode | File Streaming Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| File Sync | Syncs all files automatically unless explicitly excluded in selective sync |
Downloads/syncs files when opened locally. Files are kept in the cloud and streamed on-demand when a user clicks to open them.
It is possible to download selected files/folders to keep them offline locally using Force to sync feature.
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| File access in Windows Explorer/Finder | Only files synced down to the device are accessible in Explorer. Other files/folders (excluded from syncing) are only accessible from within the Web app | All files and folders in the user’s UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE file space are accessible/visible in Windows Explorer/Finder |
| Diskspace/Bandwidth usage | Max | Min |
| Offline usage | Synced files are available for offline use | Local version of the file is accessible (if it was forced to sync in advance). |
| Folder selection | Selective Sync allows choosing which folders will be synced to desktop | Only My Blue Share folder works in file streaming mode, other user profile folders will still work in file syncing mode. |
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Windows OS Versions supported
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Windows 10 version 1607 and higher (64-bit OS)
Important: ARM processors are not supported. |
Windows 10 version 1607 and higher (64-bit OS)
Important: ARM processors are not supported. |
| Mac OS Versions supported |
Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey
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Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey |
| File/Folder status |
For Windows:
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For Windows:
For Mac:
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Read the Knowledge article on Desktop Sync FAQ for more information.
If you would like to switch your UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE application from using File Syncing Mode to File Streaming Mode and vice versa, please read our Knowledge article How To Switch Between UNIVERGE BLUE® SHARE Modes.
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