ExpressionEngine® 3 User Guide

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Sync Directory

Control Panel Location: Files ‣ Sync

The Synchronize Files page allows you to synchronize the file records in the database with the files stored in a given upload directory. To load this page, click on the directory you wish to sync in the sidebar, then click on the sync icon next to the title in the main content area.

When submitted, all allowed file types in the directory will be checked against the file records in the database. If there is no record in the database, one will be added. For images, any additional sizes will be generated and watermarked according to the file upload preferences for that directory.

Lastly, any records in the database that do not have a corresponding file in the main directory will be highlighted as not found.

Permission Restrictions

  • Files: Upload New Files