Acronis Access - User Guide - Manual (Page 65)

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3 Desktop Client
The Acronis Access Desktop Client is used to access the Acronis Access Sync and Share feature. It
synchronizes files automatically between your desktop and the server. Using the Acronis Access
Sync and Share capabilities users can share files easily with other users, and access their content
from mobile devices or a web browser.
Visit the Sync & Share section for more details on setting up this feature.
In this section
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 65
Windows Client ........................................................................................ 66
Mac client ................................................................................................. 74
Notifications ............................................................................................. 82
Conflict Resolution ................................................................................... 82
3.1.1 Before You Begin
The Access Desktop Client is currently available for Windows and Mac.
The installation process requires that you have:
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Access Desktop Client Client installer executable
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Address of the server you are going to use (provided by your administrator or via email)
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Login credentials for the server (from Active Directory, or provided by your administrator, or via
email)
Client System Requirements
Supported operating systems:
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Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1
Note: In order to use the Acronis Access Desktop client on Windows XP, you will need to use relaxed SSL
cipher rules. For more information: Changing the Acronis Access Tomcat SSL Ciphers.
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Mac OS X 10.6.8 and higher with Mac compatible with 64-bit software.
Note: When installing the Acronis Access Desktop client, make sure that the sync-folder you create is not in
a folder synchronized by another software. For a list of known conflicts visit Conflicting Software.
Supported web browsers:
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Mozilla Firefox 6 and later
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Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: You can support an unsecure version of Internet Explorer 8 if necessary by following the Changing the
Acronis Access Tomcat SSL Ciphers article. Internet Explorer 8 is not supported for Server Administration.