The following tutorial will detail how to install GoodSync Personal on Mac.
1) Download the latest version of GoodSync for Mac from our download page.
2) Once the installation file is downloaded, a link to it displays in the downloads of your browser window. Double-click the file to begin the installation process.
3) On the "Welcome to GoodSync" screen, select your language and click "Install."
NOTE: By clicking "Install," you agree to GoodSync Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
4) When prompted, enter the name and password of your Mac user account to allow GoodSync to make changes in your system and click "OK."
5) GoodSync will present a screen notifying you that it requires Full Disk Access. Click the "Open Security Privacy Preferences" button.
6) In the System Preferences, turn on the switch on the right of GoodSync.
7) A window will appear, notifying you that GoodSync will not have Full Disk Access until it is quit. Click the blue "Quit & Reopen" button.
8) A GoodSync Account is required to use GoodSync. You may choose the "Log In" option if you have an existing one. If you do not have a GoodSync Account, you may create a new account for free by selecting the "Sign Up" option.
NOTE: You may also manage your GoodSync Account(s) in the GoodSync Account online.
9) Enter the appropriate information, then click the corresponding button to proceed.
NOTE: If creating a new GoodSync Account, the email provided must be an existing one, as it will be used for One Time Password (OTP) authentication.
10) Next, you will be prompted to specify the computer name and choose if GoodSync is to serve files to other devices. Based on this choice, GoodSync will act either as a server or a client.
"Serve files to other devices" unchecked (Client): GoodSync installed on this computer can make outgoing requests only and cannot accept incoming requests.
"Serve files to other devices" checked (Server): GoodSync installed on this computer can accept incoming requests. You will be able to access data located on the computer from GoodSync installed on the other devices enrolled with your GoodSync Account.
Select your preferred setting. Then, click the "Next" button.
11) Installation is now complete. Click the "Start Using GoodSync" button to open GoodSync. You can begin creating your first GoodSync Backup/Synchronization job.
Click here for a tutorial on Job creation.