Important

Before using RsyncUI, review these key notes.

The interface may feel challenging if you are new to the rsync command-line tool. RsyncUI focuses on making rsync easier to use, not on teaching every rsync concept.

Not a backup tool for everyone

RsyncUI specializes in synchronization and file management. The command-line tool rsync performs the actual work. If you need a full system backup tool that creates complete disk images, RsyncUI is not the right fit.

Delete parameter

The --delete parameter keeps the destination in exact sync with the source. When a file is removed from the source, rsync removes it from the destination. With --delete disabled, the destination will accumulate files removed from the source.

Know whether --delete is on or off before you run; it controls whether the destination mirrors the source.

Add and remove the delete parameter

Select Parameters tab within the Tasks menu, select the task, and toggle Add –delete parameter (ON means included). After toggling, remember to update the task.

• if ON, the –delete parameter is included
• if OFF, the –delete parameter is removed

Always verify new task

Before running a new task, perform a --dry-run and inspect the result. If you set an empty source and --delete is enabled, rsync will delete all files in the destination.

Temporary halt tasks

You can temporarily halt a task. In the Synchronize view, right-click a task to halt it; the task keeps its type when resumed. Halted tasks display a red stop sign in the action column.

Two options to save updates to data

These options apply to the data synchronized by RsyncUI. By enabling either of these options, you can save changes to data, such as deletions or updates, prior to a synchronization task.