tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/syncspace-app-support/9468-syncing-with-dropboxInfinite Kind: Discussion 2022-02-01T13:40:23Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/494666832021-11-02T13:30:23Z2021-11-02T13:30:23ZSyncing with Dropbox<div><p>Hi David,<br>
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.</p>
<p>You should ensure you're running <strong>the same version and build of Moneydance</strong> on any computers you want to sync with.<br>
To check which version you're using, open Moneydance and select Help --> About Moneydance (or Moneydance --> About Moneydance on a Mac) where the version and build number will be displayed.</p>
<p>Open Moneydance to access the file you'd like to share. Choose File --> Syncing. In this window you should pick a sync method. <strong>You need to choose the same sync method on each machine</strong>.</p>
<p>If you have the Dropbox client installed on your computer (in the default location) you'll see the 'Dropbox Folder' sync method.<br>
If you choose the 'Dropbox Connection' sync method, you'll be prompted to visit the Dropbox site and retrieve an authorisation code that you can enter into Moneydance.<br>
If you want to use a shared folder service other than Dropbox, choose the 'Shared Folder' sync method and navigate to the shared folder you prefer to use.</p>
<p>You should also create and enter a syncing encryption password, if you haven't already.</p>
<p>On the other computer, open Moneydance and choose File --> New (or 'Create a new account set' from the Welcome window). Select 'Open Synced File'. Choose the same sync method as the original computer and authorise if required. Select your data file, and enter the sync encryption password to match the original computer.</p>
<p>The steps to sync with another computer are also outlined in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/syncing-and-sharing-data/syncing-with-other-computers">this article</a> from the knowledge base.</p>
<p>By following these steps, each computer will have it's own copy of your data file, and also backup files. Any changes are shared with the other computer using the sync files within the shared folder you picked. If you enter a test transaction on either computer, you'll see it appear on the other after a few moments.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions or need more assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddy