Introduction
SR Syncer is a desktop app that securely creates and manages backups for your SR Software servers.
It combines file sync, database dumps, and optional Git versioning in one guided workflow.
Typical backup pipeline
- Connect to your server with FTP, FTPS, or SFTP.
- Validate access to your web root and backup.php endpoint.
- Create ZIP backups of selected project directories.
- Create SQL dumps of configured databases.
- Store backups locally or push them to a Git repository.
- Run jobs manually or automatically via the scheduler.
System requirements
Before installing SR Syncer, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
Windows
Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit architecture, and internet access for updates and license checks.
macOS
macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer, Intel or Apple Silicon, and permission to run signed apps.
Linux
Modern 64-bit Linux distribution (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/openSUSE recommended) with desktop environment.
Installation
Install on Windows
Download the latest .exe installer and follow the setup wizard.
1. Download the SR Syncer installer (.exe)
2. Double-click the file
3. Confirm security prompts
4. Complete the setup wizard
5. Start SR Syncer from the Start menuOnboarding
On first launch, SR Syncer guides you through basic setup and activation.
Activate your license
- Open the license section in the onboarding wizard.
- Import your .svlicense file.
- Confirm your activation details.
- Finish onboarding and continue to the dashboard.
Server setup
Add each SR Software server once so SR Syncer can run backups automatically.
- Name: A clear label for the server entry.
- Protocol: Choose FTP, FTPS, or SFTP.
- Host: Server hostname or IP address.
- Port: Matching port for the selected protocol.
- User: Login username for the server.
- Password: Login password or access token.
backup.php endpoint
Ensure backup.php is reachable so SR Syncer can trigger and verify backup tasks remotely.
Backup configuration
Define what should be backed up and where the resulting files should be stored.
ZIP backups
Select one or more directories that should be compressed into ZIP archives.
SQL backups
Configure database credentials to generate SQL dumps during each backup run.
Local storage
Save backup files to a local folder on your workstation.
Git storage
Optionally commit backup artifacts to a Git repository for history and auditing.
Scheduler
Use the integrated scheduler to run recurring backups without manual interaction.
Windows Task Scheduler
On Windows, you can create a task that starts SR Syncer in headless mode at fixed intervals.
License management
Manage existing activations and review plan limits directly inside SR Syncer.
Importing licenses
You can import additional or updated .svlicense files at any time.
Available plans
| Plan | Price | Activations | Servers |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR Syncer Free | € 0,00 | 1 | Up to 1 |
| SR Syncer Basis | € 29,00 | 1 | Up to 5 |
| SR Syncer Advanced | € 79,00 | 1 | Up to 20 |
| SR Syncer Pro | € 199,00 | 1 | Unlimited |
Transferir dispositivo
Cada licencia está vinculada a exactamente un dispositivo. Para transferir la licencia a otro PC, primero desconecta el dispositivo actual en el Panel de control.
El primer cambio de dispositivo siempre es posible de inmediato. Si se produce otro cambio en las 24 horas siguientes, se aplica un bloqueo de 24 horas desde el último cambio.
El Panel de control muestra el tiempo de espera restante si hay un período de enfriamiento activo.
Notifications
Get informed about successful and failed backup runs.
Email notifications
Configure SMTP settings to receive backup summaries via email.
Webhook notifications
Send backup events to external services by posting JSON payloads to a webhook URL.