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Sync Across Devices

Optional Cloud Service

Eidos Sync is an optional cloud synchronization service built for users who regularly switch between multiple computers (such as an office desktop and a personal laptop).

Built strictly on local-first principles: your files remain fully functional offline on every machine. Whenever connected to the internet, your files, edits, and version history mirror silently in the background.

1. Enable Sync in Three Steps

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  1. Sign In: Open Settings from the bottom sidebar in Eidos Lite and sign into your Eidos account.
  2. Open Sync Panel: Click the Sync button (cloud icon) in the top-right corner of the window.
  3. Turn on Sync: Click Enable Sync. Eidos Lite automatically creates a private, encrypted sync channel for your Space in the cloud.

Once active, the cloud icon subtly animates during sync activity and displays a green ready badge when your local files match the cloud.

2. Continuing Work on a Second Machine

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On your second computer (macOS, Windows, or Linux):

  1. Install Eidos Lite and sign in with the exact same Eidos account.
  2. On the welcome screen or file menu, choose Sync existing Space from cloud.
  3. All .eidos tables, Markdown notes, attachments, and full version timelines will download automatically. Edits on either device will now stay continuously synchronized.

3. Working Offline & Safe Conflict Resolution

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  • Seamless Offline Work: When traveling or without WiFi, continue creating and editing your documents normally. The offline experience is identical to online.
  • Automatic Catch-up: As soon as internet connectivity returns, Eidos Lite smoothly reconciles and pushes your local changes.
  • Smart Conflict Handling: If two computers edit the exact same document while disconnected, Eidos never blindly overwrites your work. The Sync panel will prompt you to Review changes, letting you inspect both sides and choose which updates to keep.

4. Storage Quotas & Service Plans

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  • Using Eidos Lite locally is completely free and unconstrained.
  • Sync provides dedicated high-speed incremental cloud storage. You can activate Sync via the Account Dashboard or the Pricing Page.
  • If your Sync subscription ever lapses, your local files, tables, and version histories remain completely safe and accessible on your local hard drive.