Add explanation of how to replace local sync folder to FAQ #5585
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At this point you can actually move/copy the old local sync folder (which has all your files locally) to the new place that you want it. Then when you "Add new" sync connection, choose "keep existing data".
ownCloud client happily checks the files in the newly-added sync folder and finds that they match with what is on the server.
The alternative is to start with an empty new sync folder - which means that the ownCloud client will have to download your files again. That may be many GB that is already in the old sync folder on your system.
I haven't tried, but I guess copying over from the old local folder will also preserve the selection of folders to be ignored... since the "hidden" oC database will come across from the old local folder.
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Good point. I was only testing with a minimal amount of data. I'll update the PR with your feedback.
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I've added an admonition to stress the implications of starting a clean sync. Thanks for pointing that out.
On review, after feedback from @phil-davis, he's right that users need to be fully briefed as to the implications of choosing a clean sync — especially when they have a large amount of data in their account.
This PR:
Relates To
owncloud-archive/documentation/issues/2923.