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GoodSync app for Asustor NAS is released.

on September 29, 2020

We’re pleased to announce the release of a GoodSync app for Asustor NAS users.

What is GoodSync?

With GoodSync app installed on your Asustor NAS device, the NAS owners can easily synchronize or backup the data stored on their computers to their Asustor NAS device and from their Asustor NAS device further to other computers, servers, cloud storage, or other local and remote data repositories. This can be done while the Asustor NAS device is attached to the user’s computer, local network, or even when the Asustor NAS device is in a remote location.

Main use case scenarios:

  • Synchronize data between Windows / Mac computers and a Asustor NAS device, between two Asustor NAS devices, or between a Asustor NAS device and your preferred cloud storage provider.
  • Backup data from your Windows / Mac computer to your Asustor NAS device and from your Asustor NAS device to a remote location such as other computers, servers, other Asustor devices, or cloud storage.
  • Once you install GoodSync on all your devices and register it with your GoodSync account, you can remotely access your data stored on any of the devices including the Asustor NAS device using GoodSync Explorer.

How to start:

  1. Download and install GoodSync on your Windows and Mac computers from here and create your GoodSync account during installation.
  2. Install GoodSync App on your Asustor NAS device and register it with your GoodSync account. This help center article details the GoodSync App installation steps.
  3. Start creating your automated backup and synchronization jobs.

Other benefits:

  • Auto detection of Asustor NAS devices on your local network with GoodSync installed on your computer. Device discovery is performed via the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol, which allows seamless discovery and establishes functional network services for data backup and synchronization.
  • Increased upload and download speed. GoodSync uses block-level data transfer and works faster than Windows Shares, which makes sync and backup to/from Asustor NAS much faster. File transfer speed is also much faster, as there is no SMB overhead.
  • Intuitive GoodSync Explorer makes it easy to access data stored on your Asustor NAS from any location.
  • GoodSync synchronization and backup jobs can be set to run automatically in real-time mode, periodically, or on a set schedule.
  • Our proprietary GoodSync Connect file transfer protocol allows Asustor NAS users to synchronize, backup or access data on their Asustor NAS devices when they are remote.

Is support available?

Yes, we have support help center articles ready and you can ask any questions by opening a support ticket from the GoodSync App installed on your Windows or Mac by clicking on Help -> Contact Support.

Here are the links to the most frequently read help center articles:

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GoodSync edition customized for WD My Cloud NAS users.

on March 4, 2020

We’re pleased to announce the release of a special GoodSync edition customized for WD My Cloud NAS* users.

*My Cloud, My Cloud Mirror, EX2, EX2 Ultra, EX2100, EX4, EX4100, DL2100, DL4100, PR2100, and PR4100

What is GoodSync for WD?

With GoodSync for WD installed on Windows or MAC computers, WD NAS owners can easily synchronize or backup the data stored on their computers to their WD NAS device and from their WD NAS device further to other computers, servers, cloud storage, or other local and remote data repositories. This can be done while the WD NAS device is attached to the user’s computer, local network, or even when the WD NAS device is in a remote location.

Main use case scenarios?

  1. Synchronize data between Windows / Mac computers and a WD NAS device, between two WD NAS devices, or between a WD NAS device and your preferred cloud storage provider.
  2. Backup data from your Windows / Mac computer to your WD NAS device and from your WD NAS device to a remote location such as other computers, servers, other WD devices, or cloud storage.
  3. Once you install GoodSync on all your devices and register it with your GoodSync account, you can remotely access your data stored on any of the devices including the WD NAS device using GoodSync Explorer.

How to create synchronization or backup process?

Each GoodSync job defines two local or remote sides engaged in a data backup or synchronization process. GoodSync jobs can be automated to run in a real time mode, periodically, or on a schedule. Multiple GoodSync jobs can be created and set to run simultaneously or sequentially. GoodSync jobs can also be executed in an unattended mode while the user is logged out of the device.

Other benefits?

  • Auto detection of WD NAS devices on your local network. Device discovery is performed via the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol, which allows seamless discovery and establishes functional network services for data backup and synchronization.
  • Increased upload and download speed. GoodSync uses block-level data transfer and works faster than Windows Shares, which makes sync and backup to/from WD NAS much faster. File transfer speed is also much faster, as there is no SMB overhead.
  • Intuitive GoodSync Explorer makes it easy to access data stored on your WD NAS from any location.
  • GoodSync synchronization and backup jobs can be set to run automatically in real-time mode, periodically, or on a set schedule.
  • Our proprietary GoodSync Connect file transfer protocol allows WD NAS users to synchronize, backup or access data on their WD NAS devices when they are remote.

How to start?

  1. Download and install GoodSync for WD on your Windows and Mac computers from here and on your WD NAS device from the WD internal app-store located in the WD NAS device admin interface.
  2. Create your GoodSync account during installation and register all your GoodSync app instances with this account.
  3. Select source and destination folders. (GoodSync automatically lists all WD devices registered under your GoodSync account or detected on your local network).

Is there any support available?

Yes, we have support help center articles ready and you can ask any questions by opening a support ticket from the GoodSync for WD installed on your Windows or Mac by clicking on Help -> Contact Support.

Here are the links to the most frequently read help center articles:

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GoodSync 10 updates: official Mac release and new unified licensing

on December 7, 2016

Today we have two exciting announcements:

  1. The official release of GoodSync 10 for Mac has arrived. Similar to its Windows counterpart, the software features an updated interface, additional storage options, end-to-end data encryption, faster backups, and improved organization for Jobs.
  1. For increased convenience and flexibility, we have unified our personal desktop licensing and created a single GoodSync 10 for Windows/Mac license. Previously, the Windows and Mac versions were licensed separately.This single license now allows you to activate on either a Windows or Mac operating system.

Download GoodSync 10 for Mac | Upgrade from GoodSync 5 for Mac

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GoodSync 10 for Windows Official Release

on October 3, 2016

We’ve got news! The GoodSync for Windows you love and trust is back and better than ever with a fresh new feel. Continue reading to learn more about version 10 and its updated features.

Download GoodSync 10 | Upgrade from GoodSync 9 

Updates:

1. Updated interface

With an ever-changing digital world, we’re staying ahead of the game by providing the best visual experience for our users.

GoodSync 10 interface

2. Additional storage options

GoodSync 10 now supports even more cloud storage providers; all those found in version 9, plus OneDrive Office 365 and Amazon Cloud Drive. No matter your storage preference, GoodSync 10 has you covered.

3. End-to-end data encryption

Maximize your security and include encryption on the destination as well. AES with 256-bit key is used for encryption, with all file blocks chained. Random salt is applied, so different encryptions of the same file will produce different results. File size will increase by exactly 32 bytes.

4. Faster backups

Improved peer-to-peer (P2P) connectivity with block level incremental data transfer allows you to enjoy even faster backups  – saving you time and increasing productivity. In our own internal testing, we saw increases in transfer speeds as high as 400%.

5. Improved organization for jobs

Users can now utilize a new grouping feature to complement the improved job status dashboard. We understand how crucial organization is when syncing countless, important files between your devices. That’s why we’ve made GoodSync 10 easier to use!

GoodSync 10 Job Group

6. GoodSync Control Center

Our GoodSync Control Center now offers centralized administration and reporting, eliminating the need for end user interaction. This streamlines the process, allowing a single administrator to handle all installations, back-ups, synchronizations, job assignments, reporting, and more.

GoodSync for Business Console screenshot

Download GoodSync 10 | Upgrade from GoodSync 9

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