Cloud Sync

Cloud Sync

Cloud Sync allows you to back up and synchronize your modcore Extension Manager configuration across multiple devices using your browser's built-in cloud storage (Chrome Sync).

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1. What is Cloud Sync?

Cloud Sync saves essential data from modcore Extension Manager to your Google Account's cloud storage. This ensures that your settings, rules, and profiles remain consistent when:

• Switching computers
• Reinstalling your browser
• Using modcore EM on multiple devices

Note: Cloud Sync is a preview feature and is still in development. Avoid using it for critical backups, as bugs or data issues may occur.

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2. Status & Usage

The Status & Usage section provides a live overview of the synchronization system:

• Chrome Sync: Indicates whether your browser's sync service is active and enabled for extension data. If marked Inactive or with a Warning, sign into your browser and enable sync for extension data.
• Auto Sync: Shows if periodic automatic synchronization is enabled.
• Last Sync: Timestamp of the last successful synchronization.

Current Quota Usage

• Cloud Sync operates under a 100 KB data limit (102,400 bytes).
• A progress bar shows total usage and percentage.
• Warnings appear if usage exceeds 75% or 90%.

Quota Breakdown: Shows how much space each category consumes (e.g., Automation Rules, Groups, Profiles, Preferences).

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3. Sync Options

Customize Cloud Sync behavior in the Options panel:

Selective Sync

Choose what data to back up by checking or unchecking categories:

• Automation Rules
• Groups
• Profiles
• Preferences

Automatic Syncing

• Enable Automatic Background Sync: Periodically saves your data automatically
• Sync on Browser Startup: Runs a sync every time Chrome launches
• Automatic Sync Interval: Choose from intervals ranging 1 hour to 24 hours

Retention Policies

• History Retention Policy: Keep the last versions or delete entries older than a specified number of days
• Log Retention Policy: Keep the last sync log entries or delete older entries

Data Management: Export History or Log to CSV for external backup or review

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4. Manual Actions

Immediate control over synced data:

Manual Sync

• Sync to Cloud: Save your current local configuration immediately to the cloud
• Restore from Cloud: Replace your local configuration with the latest cloud version. Conflicts prompt you to Keep Local or Overwrite with Cloud

Danger Zone

• Clear All Cloud Data: Permanently deletes all synced modcore EM data from your Google account. Use with caution.

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5. Version History

Keeps track of all backed-up versions:

• Filter History: Search and filter versions by content or date range
• History List: Each entry shows:
  • Source (Manual or Automatic)
  • Data categories included
  • Restore button to revert local settings to that version

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6. Sync Log

A detailed record of all sync events:

• Filter Log: Search and filter messages by content or date range
• Log Entries: Each entry contains:
  • Timestamp
  • Status indicator (success, error, info)
  • Message detailing the event
  • Show Details button for additional technical information (if available)