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Getting Started with Filetrek: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide

What you’ll need

• A Filetrek account (sign-up email and password)
• A desktop or laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• Basic admin rights to install software if using the desktop client
• At least 100 MB free disk space for initial install and sync cache

1. Create and verify your account

1. Visit Filetrek’s sign-up page and enter your email, name, and a secure password.
2. Check your inbox and click the verification link.
3. Sign in to confirm the account is active.

2. Choose your access method

• Web app: No install; works in modern browsers. Best for quick access or shared computers.
• Desktop client: Recommended for continuous sync, offline access, and faster transfers.
• Mobile app: For on-the-go access and photo/file uploads.

Choose the client that fits your workflow. This guide assumes you’ll install the desktop client.

3. Install the desktop client (Windows/macOS/Linux)

1. Download the installer from Filetrek’s Downloads page.
2. Run the installer and follow prompts:
   • Accept license terms.
   • Choose install location (default is fine).
   • On Windows, allow the app through your firewall if prompted.
3. Launch Filetrek after installation.

4. Sign in and configure basic settings

1. Sign in with the account created earlier.
2. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in Security settings for better protection.
3. Set your default sync folder:
   • Windows/macOS: typically in your user folder (e.g., C:\Users\You\Filetrek or ~/Filetrek).
   • Change it if you prefer a different drive or folder.

5. Connect folders and start syncing

1. Add folders to sync via the client:
   • Click “Add Folder” (or “Sync Folder”) and select the local folder to sync to Filetrek.
2. Choose sync direction:
   • Two-way: changes sync both locally and in the cloud (default).
   • One-way (upload-only): useful for backups.
3. Allow initial sync to complete — this may take time depending on file size and connection.

6. Set selective sync and storage limits

• Use selective sync to exclude large folders from local disk if space is limited.
• Configure bandwidth limits in settings to avoid saturating your internet connection during large uploads.

7. Invite team members and set permissions

1. Go to the Teams or Sharing section.
2. Invite collaborators by email and assign roles (Viewer, Editor, Admin).
3. For shared folders, set granular permissions per-folder if supported (e.g., read-only vs. edit).

8. Familiarize yourself with versioning and recovery

• Filetrek keeps file versions for a configurable period. Check Version History to restore previous versions.
• Enable automatic backups or snapshots if your plan supports them for extra safety.

9. Integrations and automation

• Connect Filetrek to productivity tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) via the Integrations page.
• Set up automated workflows (if available) for tasks like auto-upload from camera folders or PDF text extraction.

10. Best practices and maintenance

• Organize folders: Keep a simple folder hierarchy (e.g., Projects > Client > Year).
• Use clear naming conventions: YYYY-MM-DD or client_project_v1.
• Regularly review shared access and remove unused collaborators.
• Monitor storage usage and clean obsolete files quarterly.

Quick troubleshooting

• Sync stuck? Pause and resume sync, restart the client, or check your internet connection.
• Conflicts (two edits): Filetrek will typically create conflict copies—compare and merge manually.
• Install errors on Windows: run the installer as Administrator.

Next steps

• Install mobile apps for on-the-go access.
• Explore advanced features like end-to-end encryption, API access, or enterprise admin controls if needed.

This guide provides a practical path to set up Filetrek and start syncing securely and efficiently.