{"id":"data-transfers.how-do-i-start-a-new-transfer","url":"/faq/data-transfers/how-do-i-start-a-new-transfer","category":{"id":"data-transfers","title":"Data Transfers"},"subcategory":{"id":"setting-up","title":"Setting up a transfer"},"question":"How do I start a new transfer?","alt_questions":["set up a transfer in storage studio","New Transfer button how to use","how to copy files to the cloud with storage studio","create a sync job mac","start transferring files between drives","how do I make a transfer","step by step new transfer"],"short_answer":"In Data Transfers click New Transfer, choose an operation, pick the Source and Destination with the folder or cloud buttons, optionally add a schedule or dry run, then click Start Transfer.","answer_markdown":"Open **Data Transfers** and click **New Transfer**, then:\n\n1. Choose an **Operation** — Copy, Move, Sync (one-way), Bidirectional sync or Download.\n2. Fill in **Source**: click the folder button to pick a folder on your Mac or a drive, or the cloud button to browse a connected account or paired device.\n3. Fill in **Destination** the same way.\n4. Optionally set a **Schedule** and open **Advanced options**.\n5. Optionally turn on **Dry run (preview only)**.\n6. Click **Start Transfer** (or press Return).\n\nThe new job appears at the top of the list and starts as soon as there's a free slot.\n\nRelated: [Copy, Move or Sync?](/faq/data-transfers/copy-vs-move-vs-sync) · [Pick a folder inside a cloud account](/faq/data-transfers/pick-a-folder-inside-a-cloud-account)","answer_html":"

Open Data Transfers and click New Transfer, then:

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  1. Choose an Operation — Copy, Move, Sync (one-way), Bidirectional sync or Download.
  2. Fill in Source: click the folder button to pick a folder on your Mac or a drive, or the cloud button to browse a connected account or paired device.
  3. Fill in Destination the same way.
  4. Optionally set a Schedule and open Advanced options.
  5. Optionally turn on Dry run (preview only).
  6. Click Start Transfer (or press Return).
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The new job appears at the top of the list and starts as soon as there's a free slot.

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Related: Copy, Move or Sync? · Pick a folder inside a cloud account

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How do I start a new transfer?

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Short answer: In Data Transfers click New Transfer, choose an operation, pick the Source and Destination with the folder or cloud buttons, optionally add a schedule or dry run, then click Start Transfer.

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Open Data Transfers and click New Transfer, then:

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  1. Choose an Operation — Copy, Move, Sync (one-way), Bidirectional sync or Download.
  2. Fill in Source: click the folder button to pick a folder on your Mac or a drive, or the cloud button to browse a connected account or paired device.
  3. Fill in Destination the same way.
  4. Optionally set a Schedule and open Advanced options.
  5. Optionally turn on Dry run (preview only).
  6. Click Start Transfer (or press Return).
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The new job appears at the top of the list and starts as soon as there's a free slot.

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Related: Copy, Move or Sync? · Pick a folder inside a cloud account

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