Add explanation of how to replace local sync folder to FAQ

This fixes owncloud/documentation/issues/2923.

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Matthew Setter 2017-03-07 15:35:37 +01:00 committed by Markus Goetz
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@ -18,3 +18,32 @@ The sync client has been intentionally limited to sync no deeper than
fifty sub-directories, to help prevent memory problems.
Unfortunately, it, *currently*, does not report an error when this occurs.
However, a UI notification is planned for a future release of ownCloud.
I want to move my local sync folder
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The ownCloud desktop client does not provide a way to change the local sync directory.
However, it can be done, though it is a bit unorthodox.
Specifically, you have to:
1. Remove the existing connection which syncs to the wrong directory
2. Add a new connection which syncs to the desired directory
image:: images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection.png
To do so, in the client UI, which you can see above, click the "**Account**" drop-down menu and then click "Remove".
This will display a "**Confirm Account Removal**" dialog window.
image:: images/setup/ownCloud-remove_existing_connection_confirmation_dialog.png
If you're sure, click "**Remove connection**".
Then, click the Account drop-down menu again, and this time click "**Add new**".
image:: images/setup/ownCloud-replacement_connection_wizard.png
This opens the ownCloud Connection Wizard, which you can see above, *but* with an extra option.
This option provides the ability to either: keep the existing data (synced by the previous connection) or to start a clean sync (erasing the existing data).
Make your choice and click "**Connect...**".
This will then step you through the Connection Wizard, just as you did when you setup the previous sync connection, but giving you the opportunity to choose a new sync directory.

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