Transfer modes: Copy, Move, Sync/Mirror
Every job uses one transfer mode. Copy and Move are on all plans; Sync/Mirror is on Team and above. A separate Scheduled Purge mode deletes old files.
Last updated July 17, 2026
#The three transfer modes
| Mode | What it does | Typical use | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copy | Copies files to the destination, leaving the source untouched. | Distributing reports, feeding downstream systems. | All plans |
| Move | Copies files to the destination, then removes them from the source (with optional archiving). | Pickup/drop-off folders, inbox processing. | All plans |
| Sync/Mirror | Keeps the destination matched to the source — replicating new and changed files and removing destination files that no longer exist in the source. | Replicas, publishing a folder, warm standby copies. | Team and above |
#Choosing the right mode
- Copy is the safe default — it never deletes anything. Use it for testing and for distributing files.
- Move is for pickup folders where each file should be processed once. Pair it with archiving to keep a recoverable copy.
- Sync/Mirror is for keeping a destination identical to a source. It can delete at the destination — read Sync/Mirror before using it.
Sync/Mirror can delete destination files that aren't in the source. Always test against a non-production destination first, and double-check you didn't reverse source and destination.
#And Scheduled Purge
Beyond moving files, a job can be a Scheduled Purge — chosen from the same mode list — which deletes files older than a configured age for retention cleanup (Business plans and above). It permanently deletes files and is not a backup.