Sync over a remote desktop connection

Posts: 2 · hmm 19 Apr 2020, 08:48

I am using a remote desktop connection. Since the connection is sometimes slow and often cuts off, I wish to work (edit documents) locally and use the remote desktop connection only keep files synchronized between the local and remote computer. How would I do this with FreeFileSync?
Thanks.

Posts: 3582 · xCSxXenon 19 Apr 2020, 14:24

If you can mount the remote file system as a drive letter, then sure. FFS needs some mount point for access. It's sounding like you might want to look into setting up a simple VPN and shared folder on the network for file access. Most residential routers have a pretty simple but usable VPN service built in.

Posts: 2 · hmm 19 Apr 2020, 15:55

Thanks Xenon.
I like the idea of having a drive letter for the file system on the remote computer. (I assume this will also give me access to the local server of the remote computer, right?) I have no idea how to configure the drive letter though. Can you either walk me through it or refer me elsewhere for instructions? Thanks.

Posts: 3582 · xCSxXenon 19 Apr 2020, 16:56

If the permissions allow, you will have access. The VPN will simulate as if your computer is directly attached to the remote network, just remotely. Mounting a network share would be the same as if you were using any other computer on the network. Browse to "\\server-name\sharename" or use the "map network drive" option in File Explorer.