How syncing works
Each time you copy, edit or delete a Yandex Disk file, these changes are replicated on the Yandex Disk server and displayed on the Yandex Disk page. And vice versa, if you upload files on the website, they'll be displayed in your Yandex Disk desktop program.
Therefore, you see the same files on your Yandex Disk across all your connected devices. If you delete files from your desktop, they will be deleted from the cloud, too. To delete a file from your computer, but keep it on the server, set up custom syncing.
How modified files are synced
Yandex Disk determines which part of the file has been modified and only uploads that part, not the entire file.
How to use Yandex Disk on multiple devices
- What happens if the same file is modified on different devices at the same time?
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For example, you create a document called document.docx in the Yandex Disk folder on a home laptop while it isn't connected to the internet, and then upload a file with the same name to Yandex Disk from your work computer.
Yandex Disk starts syncing as soon as you connect your laptop to the internet. When finding different files with the same name, Yandex Disk renames one of them as follows: document.docx and document (2).docx.
- How many devices can I use Yandex Disk on?
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Theoretically, you can install the Yandex Disk app and program on any number of devices, but we don't recommend doing this. If you work with the same files on different devices at the same time, there may be conflicts — files may be duplicated or lost.
Sync speed
To check the sync speed, click the Yandex Disk icon. The download and upload speed will appear in the pop-up window.
The synchronization speed is designed to conserve bandwidth and system resources. The synchronization speed may also be limited by your provider. Please check your internet connection speed.
What happens if I move the Yandex Disk folder?
If you move the original folder without updating it's location in the app settings, the app will create a new folder in the original location. To learn how to move your copy of Yandex Disk, see How can I select a different folder for syncing with the server?
What happens if I delete files from the Yandex Disk folder?
When you delete files in the program, they are moved to the Trash and stored there for 30 days. They are then automatically deleted from the server. Once deleted from the server, these files cannot be restored. You can only restore files from the Trash in the Yandex Disk web interface.
If you want to delete a file from your computer, but save it on the server, follow the instructions to set up Custom folder syncing.
