Sync Configuration

This guide covers advanced configuration options for customizing your cloud sync experience to match your specific workflow and preferences.

Sync Mode Configuration

Available Sync Modes

Mode	Use Case	Behavior	When to Use
Disabled	Temporarily disable sync without losing configuration	No data is uploaded or downloaded	Troubleshooting, limited bandwidth, or when working offline
Upload Only	Primary device that sends data to the cloud	Device uploads changes but doesn’t download updates from other devices	Main work computer where you want to preserve local state Device with limited storage that shouldn’t receive large datasets Testing sync setup before enabling full synchronization
Download Only	Secondary device that receives data from the cloud	Device downloads updates but doesn’t upload local changes	Read-only devices where you don’t want to affect the main sync dataset Temporary devices or shared computers Devices used primarily for viewing synced content
Stay Synchronized (Recommended)	Full bi-directional synchronization	Device both uploads changes and downloads updates	Most common scenario for personal devices you actively use

Changing Sync Modes

Navigate to Settings → Sync Settings
Locate the “Sync Mode” section
Select your desired mode from the radio buttons
Changes take effect immediately
Monitor sync status to confirm the new mode is working

Data Type Configuration

Each data type can be individually configured with specific sync behaviors and timing settings.

Extension Settings

What’s Included

Theme and appearance preferences
Keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys
Tab display and sorting options
Extension feature toggles
Custom CSS and styling preferences

Configuration Options

Sync Delay: 5 seconds (default, not configurable)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync

Site Configurations

What’s Included

Per-site custom tab titles
Site-specific display preferences
Custom site behaviors and rules
Website-specific settings

Configuration Options

Sync Delay: 5 seconds (default, not configurable)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync

Quick Access Items

What’s Included

Bookmarked tabs and frequent sites
Custom quick access collections
Quick access organization and ordering

Configuration Options

Sync Delay: 5 seconds (default, not configurable)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync

Recent Closed Tabs

What’s Included

History of recently closed tabs
Tab closure timestamps
Associated tab metadata (title, URL, favicon)

Configuration Options

Sync Delay: 60 seconds (default, not configurable)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync
Retention: Number of recent tabs to keep (configured in main extension settings)

Window Tabs and Groups

This is the most complex data type with advanced configuration options.

What’s Included

Currently open tabs in all windows
Tab groups and their organization
Window positioning and state
Tab pinning status
Tab group collapse states

Basic Configuration

Sync Delay: Configurable (default: 60 seconds)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync

Advanced Options

Click “More Options” to access advanced settings:

After-Sync Behavior

Window tab sync creates snapshots and sends notification messages.

The new sync mechanism completely replaces the old recovery mode options:

Notification-Based Sync: When tabs are synced from the cloud, the system creates a snapshot and displays a notification message
Manual Review: You can review the synced content in notifications or in the snapshots page
Background Updates: Snapshots continue to update in the background even if you ignore notifications
Manual Review: You can review the synced content in notifications or in the snapshots page
Old Recovery Modes Removed: Append Mode, New Window, Replace Mode, Create Snapshot options have been removed

Special Behaviors

Skip Last Window Close

Default: Enabled
Behavior: When you close the last browser window, sync is temporarily paused
Purpose: Prevents clearing synced tabs on other devices when you shutdown your browser
Recommendation: Keep enabled unless you specifically want shutdown to trigger sync

Sync Delay (Advanced)

Range: 1-300 seconds
Default: 60 seconds
Purpose: Controls how long to wait after tab changes before syncing
Considerations:
- Lower values: More real-time sync but higher bandwidth usage
- Higher values: Less bandwidth but potential data loss if browser crashes
- Recommended: 30-60 seconds for most users

Tab Snapshots

What’s Included

Saved tab collections
Snapshot metadata (creation time, description)
Tab details within snapshots
Snapshot organization and tags

Configuration Options

Sync Delay: 30 seconds (default, not configurable)
Enabled: Toggle on/off to include in sync

Global Sync Triggers

Configure when automatic synchronization should occur.

Browser Startup Sync

Setting: “Browser first startup sync”
Default: Enabled
Behavior: Performs full sync when browser starts for the first time in a session
Use case: Ensures you have the latest data when starting your browsing session
Performance note: May slightly increase browser startup time

Manual Triggers

Manual sync options are always available regardless of trigger settings:

Sync Now: Full sync of all enabled data types
Individual data sync: Sync specific data types using the sync buttons next to each type

Device Management

Device Information

Device Name

Purpose: Human-readable identifier for this device
Examples: “Work Laptop”, “Home Desktop”, “Travel Tablet”
Usage: Appears in sync logs and helps identify which device performed actions
Modification: Can be changed at any time

Device ID

Purpose: Unique technical identifier
Generation: Automatically created during first setup
Usage: Internal sync coordination and conflict resolution
Modification: Cannot be changed (would require reconfiguration)

Sync Status Monitoring

Status Indicators

Last Sync Time: Shows when the most recent sync operation completed
Upload Status: Green (success), Red (failed), Gray (not synced)
Download Status: Green (success), Red (failed), Gray (not synced)

Manual Sync Controls

Sync Now Button: Forces immediate sync of all enabled data types
Individual Sync Buttons: Available for each data type in the detailed configuration
Loading States: Visual feedback during sync operations

Security Configuration

Encryption Password Management

Setting a Custom Password

Click “Set Local Password” or “Change Local Password”
Enter a strong password (minimum 6 characters with numbers and letters)
Confirm the password
Critical: Use the same password on all devices

Password Requirements

Minimum 6 characters
Must contain at least one number
Must contain at least one letter
Case sensitive
No maximum length limit

Using Default Encryption

Alternative to custom passwords
Still provides encryption but uses a standard key
Less secure but more convenient
Good for users who don’t want to manage passwords

Password Security Notes

::: warning Important Security Information

Your encryption password is never transmitted to our servers
If you lose your encryption password, your synced data cannot be recovered
Each device must use the same password to decrypt shared data
Changing your password will invalidate previously synced data :::

Performance Optimization

Sync Timing Best Practices

Frequent Changes

For data that changes often (like open tabs):

Use longer delays (60+ seconds) to batch changes
Avoid syncing every single tab switch or page load

Infrequent Changes

For data that changes rarely (like settings):

Shorter delays (5-10 seconds) provide near-instant sync
Less impact on performance due to infrequent updates

Network Considerations

Slower connections: Increase delays to avoid sync queuing
Limited bandwidth: Consider disabling large data types like window tabs
Mobile connections: Be mindful of data usage with frequent syncing

Troubleshooting Performance Issues

Slow Sync Operations

Check data size: Large numbers of tabs/snapshots increase sync time
Network speed: Test your connection speed
Concurrent operations: Wait for current sync to complete before triggering another

High Bandwidth Usage

Review sync frequency: Increase delay times for high-change data types
Disable unnecessary data types: Only sync what you actually need
Monitor network usage: Use browser developer tools to track sync traffic

Battery Impact (Mobile Devices)

Reduce sync frequency: Increase delay times
Limit data types: Focus on essential data only
Use Wi-Fi: Avoid frequent syncing on cellular connections

Advanced Use Cases

Multi-Device Workflows

Home and Work Setup

Work device: Upload only mode to prevent personal data mixing
Home device: Download only mode to access work bookmarks safely
Personal device: Stay synchronized for full access

Primary and Secondary Devices

Primary: Stay synchronized with all data types enabled
Secondary: Download only with essential data types (settings, quick access)
Temporary: Download only with minimal data types

Development and Testing

Development: Disabled mode to prevent test data from syncing
Staging: Upload only to share test configurations
Production: Stay synchronized with production data

Data Management Strategies

Selective Syncing

Enable only the data types you actively use across devices
Disable large data types (like window tabs) if you don’t need cross-device tab sharing
Use snapshots for one-time data sharing instead of continuous sync

Backup Strategies

Use upload only mode on primary device for backup-style sync
Create regular snapshots before major browsing session changes
Keep sync enabled even on single devices for data protection

Troubleshooting Configuration Issues

Common Configuration Problems

Sync Not Working

Check enabled status: Ensure sync mode isn’t disabled
Verify data types: At least one data type must be enabled
Password mismatch: All devices must use the same encryption password
Premium status: Confirm your subscription is active

Partial Sync Failures

Individual data types: Check which specific types are failing
Network timeouts: Increase delay times for problematic data types
Data corruption: Clear local cache and retry sync

Performance Issues

Reduce sync frequency: Increase delay times across all data types
Limit data scope: Disable data types you don’t need
Check device resources: Ensure adequate memory and storage

Getting Help

If you continue to experience configuration issues:

Check the sync status indicators for specific error messages
Try disabling and re-enabling problematic data types
Consider resetting sync configuration and starting fresh
Contact support with specific error messages and your configuration details