Select files and folders to sync
Yandex Disk looks like a regular folder on your computer. This folder can also be called the sync folder: this is the folder that Yandex Disk on the server syncs with when there is an internet connection. But you can sync only a part of your files. To do this, configure custom syncing.
How can I select a different folder for syncing with the server?
- Click on the Disk icon in the notifications area.
- Select File → Settings.
- Click Set folder location.
- Specify a different folder for synchronization with the server.
Can I use removable media as a folder for syncing?
We don't recommend using removable media as a folder for syncing, because this will prevent Yandex Disk from working correctly. The program needs a permanent storage for syncing on the computer, and removable media does not provide it.
Selecting folders to sync
Yandex Disk 3.0 lets you sync just the files you want to save disk space on your computer. For example, if you work with the Documents folder a lot, you can turn on synchronization for it to store the folder on your computer. The rest of the folders are stored only in the cloud, but they are available also in the program.
The sync status is displayed on the file or folder icon.
— syncing
— The file or folder is stored on the computer.
— The folder content is partly stored on the computer.
— The file or folder is stored online only.
— The syncing status is unknown
— Syncing error
Store a file or folder both in the cloud and on your computer
To turn on syncing for a files or folder, select them in the list and click the Save to computer button above the file list or from the context menu. When the file is synced with the computer, the icon changes from to . After this, you can view the file in the Yandex Disk folder: click Show in Explorer in the file's context menu.
Store a file or folder in the cloud only
To free up space on your computer, turn off syncing for a file or folder. It is removed from the computer, but is still available on the Yandex Disk page.
To do this, choose it in the list and click the Keep online only button above the file list or from the context menu. When a file or folder is removed from the computer, the icon changes from to .