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    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
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    Home Using Documents Synchronization

    Synchronization

    Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages

    Documents allows for keeping your files up-to-date between your iOS devices. All you need is Documents installed on both devices, access to the Internet, and any cloud storage (e.g. iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.). Jump to: How to connect your device to the cloud storage How to sync files through your cloud storage How to access, annotate...
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    Sync a folder with the 2-way sync

    With Documents, you can sync a folder from cloud storage using the smart 2- way sync. The files from a synced folder are available locally on your device so you can work with them when you’re offline. This way, you can sync the same folder on your iPhone and iPad, and Documents keeps files up to date between both your devices as well as cloud storag...
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    Set up sync with Mac via SFTP

    Documents lets you securely transfer and sync files between your Mac and iOS device via SFTP.  First, enable the SFTP server on your Mac: Go to System Preferences. Select Sharing. Tick Remote Login. Once SFTP server is enabled on your Mac, please follow the steps below to connect Documents to your computer: Open Documents on your iPad or iPhone and ...
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    Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB

    Documents supports SMB v1 and SMB v2 in the current version. If you face any difficulties using your local hostname while connecting, please change it to the IP address. If you face difficulties while connecting with the IP address, specify the folder in the host field, e.g. smb://192.168.1.1/folder_name How to connect via SMB on a Windows machine: ...
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    Time Capsule set up

    Follow these steps to set up Time Capsule in Documents: Note: Time Capsule is shared through the AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi router. Make sure you're running AirPort Extreme utility under macOS System Preferences. Turn on Time Capsule. Connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iOS device. Launch Documents on your iPad or iPhone and tap the Plus button > Add...
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