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Remote Server Sync is Being Replaced with New Sync

September 10, 2025

A Sync keeps the files in two places matching, so that when a file changes on one side, the change shows up on the other. On Files.com, the current Remote Server Sync feature is being replaced by the new Sync. The new Sync is more flexible and more reliable, and it becomes the standard going forward.

Existing Remote Server Syncs will be upgraded automatically on Oct 14th, 2025. Existing Syncs convert to the new Sync on their own, so the migration is smooth and nothing stops running.

The new Sync adds real improvements. You can set up a Sync between local folders, remote servers, and child sites in any combination, which is more than the old feature allowed. Each Sync also gets its own dedicated log file, so auditing activity and troubleshooting a problem is far easier than reading one shared log.

If you use our APIs, SDKs, or Terraform, this is the part to plan for. After the upgrade, the legacy Remote Server Sync APIs, SDKs, and Terraform stop working, and you move to the new ones. Any application that creates a Sync, changes a Sync, or reads Sync logs must be updated to the new Sync APIs to keep working. This is the most significant impact of the change. If you need more time to update those scripts or programs, you can request an extension for the automated upgrade.

What Is Changing

  • The new, improved Sync feature replaces the legacy Remote Server Sync feature.
  • You can choose to upgrade immediately.
  • Existing Remote Server Syncs upgrade automatically to the new Sync on Oct 14th, 2025.

Next Steps

  • The upgrade form appears on your site's Remote Server Sync page and the new Sync page.
  • You can upgrade your Remote Server Syncs to the new Sync immediately.
  • You can request an extension if you need extra time to update any scripts or programs that use our APIs, SDKs, or Terraform.
  • Taking no action defaults to the automatic upgrade on Oct 14th, 2025.
  • If you do not use Remote Server Sync, no action is needed.

Key Dates

  • Notice start date: Sep 10th, 2025
  • Automatic upgrade date: Oct 14th, 2025

For the full details on the new Sync, read our updated documentation. To try it yourself, start a free trial — no credit card, live in minutes. If you have questions, our support team is here to help.

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