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Two-way sync

Two-way sync is a type of data synchronization in which changes made in either of two systems or locations are copied to the other to keep both sets of data consistent.

In plain English

The same data can be updated from both sides, not sent in only one direction. If something changes in one place, that change is copied to the other place, and the reverse is also true. The goal is to keep both sets of data aligned.

In context

Here, “Two-way sync” labels an option for a synchronization mode in which changes made in either of two systems or locations are copied to the other.

Situation
Connecting integrations, syncing data, and running imports or exports
What it communicates
option labeling a two-direction sync mode

Meaning limits

The term alone does not say when the copying happens or how differences are resolved if both sides are changed.

Examples

“With two-way sync, edits made on the tablet appeared on the desktop, and changes from the desktop showed up on the tablet as well.”

Core meaning

“They switched the shared folder to two-way sync after noticing that updates were being sent in only one direction.”

In context