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See what the rule plans to do
The review separates uploads, downloads, replacements and deletions. Inspect the source and destination before approving a change, especially when connecting an existing cloud collection.
Matching files can avoid unnecessary transfers, but the result depends on the selected locations and rule settings. Review the plan instead of assuming two folders are identical.
Approve the work you understand
Open pending operations from Tasks. Select the entries you want to execute and resolve conflicts where both sides changed. Unselected work stays waiting.
If the plan is wrong, check the rule's folders, direction and change-handling options before approving anything. Ignoring or excluding a file changes its future participation; it is not just a pause.
Decide how later runs behave
First-sync review does not mean every future transfer asks for approval. Later scans can run automatically according to your rule and automatic-sync settings.
Conflicts and batches reaching confirmation thresholds still wait for review. While a full initial review remains pending, later syncs for that rule also wait in full.
Questions before you start
Is creating a rule the same as completing a backup?
No. You still need to review planned work where offered and confirm the transfers complete. A rule with no selected files may have nothing to scan.
What if I already have the same photos in the cloud?
Choose the intended folder carefully and inspect matching and proposed transfers. A new destination folder may create a separate collection rather than merge your old one.
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