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Creating a New GoodSync Job on Windows and Mac

Backup and synchronization in GoodSync are performed using a GoodSync Job.

A GoodSync Job defines:

  • The Left and Right sides, which are the source and destination folders.
  • The job direction, such as one-way backup or two-way synchronization.
  • The options that control how data is analyzed, copied, deleted, and synchronized.

In the example below, we will create a simple Backup Job using a local folder as the source and a Google Drive cloud storage account as the destination.

NOTE: Links to the full list of GoodSync Job options are available at the bottom of this article.

 

1) Open GoodSync and click the "New Job" button in the toolbar, or, in the "Job" menu, select "New."

Screenshot showing how to create a new job in GoodSync using the New Job button in the ToolbarScreenshot showing how to create a new job in GoodSync via the Job menu


2) In the New GoodSync Job prompt:

Enter a name for the new Job.

Select the Job Type:

  • Backup: Copies files, folders, and deletions from the Left side to the Right side.
  • Synchronize: Copies files, folders, changes, and deletions in both directions between the Left and Right sides.

After making your selection, click the "OK" button.
Demonstrating how to set the job name and job type for a new GoodSync job

 

3) Click the Left or Right browse button to select the files or folders for that side of the Job.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to enter browse mode for sync folder selectionScreenshot displaying the file systems and cloud storage providers available for selection in GoodSync

 

4a) Select the folder you wish to back up to a Google Drive account on the Left side. Then, click "Google Drive" on the Right side.

Demonstrating the selection of the left side sync folder in a GoodSync job

 

4b) You will be prompted to authorize GoodSync to access the Google Drive account used for the backup destination.

Click "Connect to Google Drive" and complete the authorization process.

Screenshot illustrating how to start the process of adding a new Google Drive account in GoodSyncIllustration of how to select a Google account to grant GoodSync access to Google DriveIllustration of the confirmation for granting GoodSync access to Google Drive

 

5) On the Left side, select the local folder you want to back up.

On the Right side, select "Google Drive" as the backup destination.

Then, click the "Apply" button in the upper-left corner.

Demonstrating the selection of the right side sync folder in a GoodSync job

 

6) Click the "Analyze" button to review the proposed changes before running the Job.

Illustration of clicking the Analyze button to view the changes suggested by GoodSync

 

7) Review the proposed changes.

The green arrows show the direction in which files will be copied or updated.

When ready, click the "Sync" button to run the Job.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window showing how to review changes and initiate synchronization

 

8) Your files are now backed up.

When the source and destination folders match, GoodSync displays the green equals sign icon to show that both sides are in sync.

Screenshot displaying the results of a completed GoodSync job

 

NOTE: For more information about connecting to a supported file system, click here.

For more information about GoodSync Job Options, click here.

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