Welcome to Extend inSync, your file sharing and collaboration platform.  The basic premise of Extend inSync is to synchronise your files and web content with the inSync Cloud servers to enable sharing with other users in your organisation.  Uploading, synchronising, sharing, and viewing files can be achieved in a number of simple ways:

·         Through the inSync web portal using any internet browser or mobile device

·         By using the inSync software application on a Windows or Apple computer

·         Using the iOS or Android app from your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet.

 

You will receive an email from sync01@extendgroup.net confirming the setup of your account – you need to click the link in this email to complete the signup process and create your password to access your inSync account.

 

Using the Web Portal

The inSync web portal is a simple method of accessing your files and content from any device.  The portal will automatically detect if you are accessing it from a full screen computer or a mobile device, and display a mobile friendly version if necessary.  The web portal can be accessed by going to https://sync01.extendgroup.net, and entering your username (email) and password.

 

The initial page of the inSync portal is copied in the screenshot below – the main items have been numbered and will be explained below:

 

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1.       Create new folders or upload new files using these buttons.  The ‘trashcan’ button is the ‘show deleted files’ button – use this to recover files accidentally deleted.

2.       Account Options.  Click here to see the status of your account, reset your password, download the Windows or Mac software, or configure additional services for collaboration.

3.       Search field.  Search for anything in your account here – inSync performs full text searching of all content across the account, the fastest way to find anything you may be looking for.

4.       File list – your files and folders are displayed here.  Click an item to download, or click the action buttons to view or for other options (below)

5.       Action Buttons: use these to View, Share, Comment, Download, View versions and other options.  Note that Folders can be shared with registered users, while single files can be shared with any 3rd party by generating a link to the file.

 

 

Installing the inSync Software

The installation process is very simple, and will install the application onto your computer and create an ‘Extend inSync’ folder location – any files accessible in your account will be synchronised to this location on your computer.  Similarly, any files or folders you add to this location will be synchronised to the cloud servers for sharing with your colleagues. 

 

To install the software, follow the simple steps below (this tutorial is Windows based).

 

Login to the inSync web portal at https://sync01.extendgroup.net

 

From the main inSync page, click your username in the top right-hand corner to dropdown the account menu.

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The account menu lists the options available to you – click the ‘install’ link.

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From the downloads page, click the ‘download’ link next to the software you require.  This will start the download of the software.  When downloading is complete, click ‘Run’ or ‘Open’ to launch the installation.

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When the software installation launches, click ‘Next’ to continue.

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Accept the licensing agreement, and click ‘Next’ to continue.

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On the authentication page, the ‘ServerURL’ should be pre-completed (https://sync01.extendgroup.net).  Fill in your username (email address) and password for inSync, and click ‘Next’ to continue.

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By default, inSync will create a new folder under your ‘My Documents’ location called ‘Extend inSync’.  If you prefer, you can select a different location for this folder to be created.  Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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The application is now ready to install using the options you have selected.  Click ‘Install’ to continue.

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The application will install – click ‘Finish’ to exit the setup process.

The Extend inSync application will run automatically when your computer starts – this can be seen by the Tray Icon that displays next to your clock on the bottom right of your screen.

Extend inSync creates a ‘favorites’ folder for easy access through Windows Explorer – simply click there to access your inSync files or copy files there to share with your colleagues.

 

 

 

Installing the Smartphone or Tablet app

Apps are available for Apple or Android smartphones or tablets in the Apple App Store or Android Play store.  To install the app, follow the instructions below (Apple based screenshots, however Android is very similar):

 

Open the App Store, and search for ‘SyncBlaze’.   Tap and install the app as per normal.

On first launch, the App will ask for the server and authentication details.  Use the following:

Server: sync01.extendgroup.net

Port: 443

Username: your registered email address

Password: the password you set up.

The app will now open, and display your files.  The app is very intuitive, but please note that unless files are marked as ‘Favorites’ (the star), they will not be available offline.