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Windows: Synchronization Settings

The OpenCloud Desktop Client uses the Windows Virtual File System (VFS) to integrate your cloud data directly into the File Explorer.
Files and folders appear in the system without needing to be fully downloaded, saving local disk space.

File States​

Files and folders can appear in different states, depending on whether they are stored locally or only available online.

Always available on this device (full pinned)​

  • Stored locally and always accessible offline.
  • Windows will not remove the file automatically.
full pinned file icon

Available on this device (full)​

  • Downloaded and accessible offline.
  • Can be removed by Windows if disk space is needed.
  • Newly created or added files automatically receive this state.
full file icon

Available when online (placeholder)​

  • Shown in File Explorer but stored only in the cloud.
  • Downloaded automatically when opened; requires an internet connection.
placeholder file icon

Making Items Available Offline​

To store a file, folder, or Space locally:

  1. Right-click the item in File Explorer.
  2. Select “Always keep on this device”.
select always keep on this device

Freeing Up Disk Space​

To remove local copies while keeping them visible in File Explorer:

  1. Right-click the item.
  2. Select “Free up space”.
select free up space

Accessing Files​

  • Online-only items are downloaded automatically when opened.
  • Changes are synced back to OpenCloud.
note

An internet connection is required for online-only files.