Bridge & your devices · Collab Sync

How do I set up Collab Sync between two Macs?

Short answer: With the Macs paired, open Collab Sync…, choose a folder on this Mac, choose the other Mac and a direction, then Review what will mirror. Syncing starts once the other Mac chooses a location and taps Grant.

Pair the two Macs first. Then open Collab Sync… from the menu and add a synced folder:

  1. Choose a folder on this Mac…
  2. Choose a Mac… — the paired Mac to sync with.
  3. Pick a direction: This Mac → other Mac, Other Mac → this Mac, or Both ways.
  4. Click Review. Storage Studio shows This is what will mirror: total size, number of files, and how many hidden or cache items it will skip.
  5. Send the request. The other Mac chooses where to keep the folder and taps Grant; until then you'll see “Waiting for … to accept”.

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