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Odrive File Server Sync Installation and Configuration

This guide details the steps to install and configure the Odrive File Server Sync application. This application allows you to map cloud storage (like Procore, Dropbox, S3, etc.) directly to directories on your local file server.

1. Installation

  1. Download and Run Installer: Download the installer from the provided link and run the odrive__server_download_prod.exe.

  2. Welcome Screen: Click Continue when you see the "Welcome to Odrive Server" screen.

    Welcome Screen

  3. Installation Progress: The installer will proceed.

    Installing

  4. Launch: Once installed, the server will launch.

    Launching

  5. Completion: You will see a status message saying "Everything is OK".

    Everything is OK

2. Storage Setup

  1. Open Cloud Storage Manager: In the Odrive Server window, click Mapping in the menu bar and select Manage Cloud Storage.

    Manage Cloud Storage Menu

  2. Add Provider: Click Add. From the dropdown menu, select your Cloud Provider (e.g., Procore).

    Select Provider

  3. Name Storage: Enter an easy-to-identify name for this storage connection (e.g., "Procore") and click Continue.

    Name Storage

  4. Authorize: You will be prompted to sign in. Click Sign In. This will open your default web browser to the provider's login page.

    Sign In Dialog

  5. Confirm Authorization: Login to the cloud provider in your browser and authorize the Odrive application. Once complete, return to the Odrive app. You should see your new storage listed.

    Storage Added

3. Mapping

Mapping links a specific folder in your cloud storage to a directory on your local file server.

  1. Open Mapping Manager: Click Mapping in the menu bar and select Manage Mapping.

    Manage Mapping Menu

  2. Add Mapping: Click Add.

    • Storage Path: Select the cloud source. You can drill down into subfolders if needed (e.g., /procore/Procore).
    • Folder Path: Select or enter the local directory path on your File Server where you want the data to sync (e.g., C:\Procore).

    Selecting the Cloud Source: Select Source

    Selecting the Local Destination: Select Destination

  3. Verify Mapping: Click Add. You will see the new mapping listed in the "Manage Mapping" window.

    Mapping List

4. Verification and Activity

Once mapped, Odrive will begin syncing files. You can view the activity in the main window. * Downloading/Uploading: Shows active file transfers. * Errors: Any issues (like invalid filenames) will be reported here.

Sync Activity