ChronoSync Express
ChronoSync Express is a macOS file synchronization and backup app for creating scheduled tasks that copy, mirror, and protect files across locations.
What is ChronoSync Express?
ChronoSync Express is a Mac backup and file synchronization app that helps users keep folders matched between locations and maintain extra copies of important data. It is designed for people who want straightforward sync and backup workflows on macOS without moving up to the full ChronoSync product. You can create task-based jobs to synchronize files between Macs, back up data to external drives, NAS devices, or file servers, and automate those jobs on a schedule. The app also supports event-based triggers such as running tasks when a volume is mounted, which is useful for routine backup habits. ChronoSync Express is published by Econ Technologies, Inc. and is commonly used for personal file protection, keeping work files aligned across computers, and managing recurring backup jobs from one organizer window.
Key features
- Create sync tasks that keep folders matched between two locations.
- Back up files to external drives, SSDs, flash storage, servers, and NAS devices.
- Schedule tasks to run automatically hourly, daily, weekly, or at other set times.
- Trigger backup or sync jobs when a volume is mounted or other events occur.
- Manage multiple jobs from an organizer window and edit them with guided assistants.
- Preview task behavior before running a synchronization or backup job.
- Work with remote Macs when used with ChronoAgent.
- Receive completion notifications for scheduled tasks.
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
ChronoSync Express is legitimate backup and synchronization software for macOS. It needs access to the files and folders you choose so it can copy, compare, and update them, which is normal for a backup tool. Because sync and backup tasks can overwrite older copies or mirror deletions depending on how they are configured, review task settings carefully before running them on important folders. If you use scheduling, expect the app to run tasks automatically in the background at the times or events you set.
Recommendation: Keep ChronoSync Express if you use it for scheduled backups or folder synchronization on your Mac. If you no longer use its tasks, you can remove the app, but first make sure you do not still rely on any automated jobs or destination folders it manages.
Common paths
/Applications/ChronoSync Express.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/ChronoSync Express
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.econtechnologies.chronosync-express-setapp.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.econtechnologies.chronosync-express-setapp
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