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When using the desktop application - ASUS WebStorage Sync, it is important to understand the meaning of the different synchronization symbols displayed in two locations:

  1. Synchronization symbol in MySyncFolder on the computer.
  2. Synchronization symbol on Windows taskbar or macOS menu bar.

  • The following are the different synchronization icons that may appear next to folders/files in MySyncFolder in File Explorer (Windows):

    image-20220531-075847.pngA white tick icon in a solid green circle

    This symbol indicates that the file or folder is synced, and any changes made to it will be updated where MySyncFolder is accessible. You can access this file or folder even without an internet connection.

     

    image-20220531-080003.png Two circular white arrows in a solid grey circle

    This symbol means that the file or folder is waiting to be synced.

     

    image-20220531-080233.pngTwo circular white arrows in a solid blue circle

    This symbol represents that the files or folders are being synced to the cloud.

  • Windows 

     
    image-20220531-081850.png A green circle with a tick
    This symbol signifies that the synchronization is finished and your files and folders in ASUS WebStorage are current. The software will continuously monitor the sync data for any changes.
     

    image-20220531-081309.png A blue circle with two circular arrows

    This symbol shows that a sync operation is currently taking place and your changes are being updated between the cloud and your computer.

     

    image-20220531-081403.png A red circle with an exclamation mark

    This symbol represents an issue with the synchronization process, such as a pause or an unexpected error. You should check the status of your ASUS WebStorage synchronization to resolve the issue.

     

    image-20220602-035053.png A red circle with a cross

    This symbol means that you are not logged in to your ASUS WebStorage account. To use the service, you need to log in to your account.

     

    macOS 

     

    icon-idle.png ASUS WebStorage symbol with a tick
    This symbol indicates that the synchronization process has been completed and your files and folders stored in ASUS WebStorage are up-to-date. The software will continuously check for any changes to the sync data.

     

    icon-syncing1.pngASUS WebStorage symbol with two circular arrows

    This symbol shows that synchronization is in progress and any changes made to your files and folders are being synced between the cloud and your computer.

     
    icon-pause.png ASUS WebStorage symbol with a pause icon

    This symbol signifies that the synchronization process has been paused. To resume synchronization, please click the icon in the menu bar and select [Resume Synchronization...].

     

    icon-nonetwork.png ASUS WebStorage symbol with an exclamation mark
    This symbol indicates that there is no internet connection. Please check the network status of your Mac device and try the synchronization function again.

     
    icon-init.png ASUS WebStorage symbol grayed out

    This symbol shows that you are not logged in to the service. Please log in to continue using ASUS WebStorage.

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