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...

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...

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 ...

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: ...

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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