Using GoodSync to Send Data to the Cloud Drives

Raza Ali Kazmi Cloud, Duplicate Data, Solutions

GoodSync is a backup and file synchronization tool designed by Siber Systems Inc. It offers multiple features to sync files across devices and cloud storage accounts.

File Backup

File Backup feature offered by GoodSync means users can seamlessly backup data from one location to another folder (on the same computer) with ease.

 

File Synchronization

File Synchronization helps users sync data to cloud drives, on-premises storage, and portable storage.

 

Why Choose GoodSync?

GoodSync is packed with multiple benefits, some of which are summarized as follows:

  1. It covers multiple devices, and it can handle data flawlessly.
  2. It offers various solutions for individual as well as business clients. The plans are available in both free of cost and paid-for modes.
  3. GoodSync is a very flexible software, and the sync process can be set to be performed at a specific time of the day, or after a specific action has been performed.
  4. The auto feature can be turned on so the backup and synchronization actions are triggered if a user-specified timeframe has lapsed.

Now we will take a brief look at how we can synchronize data for various cloud drives using GoodSync.

 

OneDrive

The sync service offered by GoodSync helps sync data from/ to Microsoft OneDrive users. This is very handy for Windows 10 users because OneDrive is installed by default in Windows 10.

  1. Open up GoodSync and select New Job.
  2. Set the name for the job and choose synchronize.
  3. Set the left-hand folder as your OneDrive account.
  4. Set the right-hand folder as the destination to which you want to sync the data.
  5. Click Go and enter your Microsoft account credentials when prompted.
  6. Click Analyze for GoodSync to analyze the data and determine data that needs to be synced.
  7. The results will be listed out, and you can choose if you want to sync files from left to right, right to left, or simply skipped from the sync operation.
  8. Click Sync to launch the process.

 

Google Drive

GoodSync can be used to easily sync Google Drive data. The process stays the same, and the user gets big benefits to secure their data.

  1. Select the + sign to add a New Job and then type its name.
  2. Choose synchronize and then click OK.
  3. Select Google Drive in the left folder, and select the destination on the right.
  4. Click the Go button and enter your Google account login details.
  5. Click the Allow button and you should be seeing your Google Drive data loaded in the GoodSync user interface.
  6. Click Analyze for GoodSync to inspect your Google Drive data, and then take a final action based on the results you get.

 

Dropbox

This is one of the most favorite cloud storage platforms. GoodSync helps users perform sync jobs to/ from Dropbox while maintaining the user’s data safety.

  1. Select the New Job button and then assign a name to the job.
  2. Select Synchronize and then click OK.
  3. Now add the Dropbox account just as you added OneDrive or Google Drive a while ago.
  4. Select the destination folder, and then provide your Dropbox account credentials when prompted for.
  5. Click Allow and then click Analyze to get the Dropbox data scrutinized.
  6. Click the Sync button once you’re ready to launch the process.

 

Amazon S3

GoodSync’s backup and sync features are also available for Amazon S3 users. The method to set it up and the benefits stay the same.

  1. Open up GoogleSync, select New Job and enter the name for this job.
  2. Now select the Synchronize option and click OK.
  3. Add up Amazon S3 on the left side and the destination location on the right.
  4. In the window that pops up, add the Bucket Name, Access Key ID and Secret Key.
  5. Upon successful authentication, your S3 account data will be uploaded. Click Analyze.
  6. Click Sync once you are ready to initiate the sync procedure.

 

Remove Duplicate Files from OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox & Amazon S3

Syncing data to the cloud is very important, removing duplicates is no less in importance. If the user doesn’t take appropriate action against duplicates, they will run out of cloud disk space very soon. The presence of duplicates also slows down any searches the user might perform.

Users can organize their data in a more structured manner to minimize the chances of duplicates being created. They can also use a duplicate buster like Cloud Duplicate Finder on a regular basis to take care of any duplicates that might have sneaked in.

Cloud Duplicate Finder employs smart technology to scan the cloud data and group together the duplicates. It scans the content of each and every file before determining if it is a duplicate or not. It is a fast, and super-safe web service. It takes data safety very seriously and treats user data with the safety it deserves.

 

The Procedure

Now we get to a step-by-step guide on deleting the duplicates using Cloud Duplicate Finder.

  1. Go to the official website of Cloud Duplicate Finder and create an account. You can also use the Sign Up with Google button if you’re using a Gmail address.
  2. Click the Proceed button after completing the registration form.
  3. Soon you will receive the email. Click the activation link given in that email.
  4. Now you have to set the desired password of your CDF account.
  5. The last step before the action begins is to subscribe to a membership plan that suits your needs.
  6. Navigate to the Scan area and select the cloud drive you want to scan.
  7. CDF will access your data after you have provided the login credentials and given your approval to CDF accessing your cloud drive.
  8. The cloud drive data will be uploaded momentarily.
  9. Select the folder/ folders you want to scan for dupes. Choose between All Files or Custom Files to customize the scan. 
  10. Click Scan to start the scan.
  11. The scan results will be shown to you in a pop-up. Click OK. 
  12. The duplicates will be laid out in groups. You can also select the Preview checkbox if you want to view an image.
  13. Click Select Duplicates and choose the kind of duplicates you want to retain from each group.
  14. And finally, click Select Action and choose if you want to delete the duplicates or move them to a folder on the home location of your cloud drive.

Note: Please remember that the move to folder feature is not available for Amazon S3 and Box.

Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms.

Raza Ali Kazmi

Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms.