Sync
Sync is a cloud storage and file synchronization app for Mac that keeps files available across devices and lets you upload, share, and manage synced folders.
What is Sync?
Sync is a cloud storage desktop app for Mac that helps you upload, sync, back up, and share files through your Sync account. It creates a local Sync folder on your Mac so you can work with files in Finder and have changes transferred to the cloud automatically. The app is useful for individuals and teams who want their files available across multiple computers while keeping a familiar folder-based workflow. It also provides a menu bar app for checking sync activity, opening the Sync folder, finding recent files, and accessing account-related actions. Sync supports adding files by dragging them into the Sync folder, monitoring transfer progress, searching synced content, and managing which folders stay on a device through selective sync in supported versions. On macOS, it fits naturally into everyday file-management tasks for backup, access, and sharing.
Key features
- Sync files and folders between your Mac and your Sync account
- Upload files automatically by adding them to the local Sync folder
- Monitor transfer progress and recent activity from the menu bar
- Search for files stored in your Sync folder and Vault
- Share files and folders from your synced workspace
- Choose which folders stay on a computer with selective sync in supported versions
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Sync is legitimate cloud storage software and normal for users who rely on Sync.com for file backup and synchronization. It needs access to files you place in its Sync folder and may run in the background so it can keep transfers up to date from the menu bar. Because it handles personal or work documents, use it only with an account you expect to use and sign out or uninstall it if you no longer want files syncing through this Mac. If you store sensitive material, review what folders you sync and who shared folders or links are available to.
Recommendation: Keep Sync if you use Sync.com to store or synchronize files across devices. If you stopped using the service, you can quit or remove the app to stop background syncing, but check whether any needed files are stored only in your Sync workspace before cleaning it up.
Common paths
/Applications/Sync.app~/Sync
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