Syncbox is a free solution for personal cloud storage. With Syncbox you can access your files stored in Syncbox Server anywhere, anytime, and easily stay synchronized among your PC, tablets and smart phones. Here is a brief instruction on how to install Syncbox Server for Windows.

Get your Syncbox Server for Windows from the Download page.

Press "Next" if you are OK with the Syncbox ID and Storage Path prompted.

Set up your password for Syncbox Server in the blank space, and press "Next".

Now Syncbox Server is ready to use.

Set up your Storage Path for Syncbox Server if you do not want to use the default value, then press "Next".

Customize your ID and password for Syncbox Server, and press "Next".Follow the wizard to finish the rest steps of installation.

i. Make sure the PC running Syncbox Server, or the router connected obtains a public IP

ii. The router connected to the PC running Syncbox Server should be UPnP-compliant

iii. Check the following if Syncbox clients cannot reach the Server from outside:
1) Tick the "UPnP" option in router's configuration interface
2) Check Windows Firewall settings
3) Make sure there are no conflicts on ports with existing software
4) Check the settings of your security/anti-virus software

Syncbox Server's icon will show in Windows System Tray after running. Right-clicking on it and choosing "Settings" would bring out Syncbox Server's configuration with "Settings" window first:

* The URL shows the absolute path if one visits the Server through Web
* Storage Path and the volume bar below show the data storage path, and space usage. Clicking on "Move" can move your data elsewhere.
* Syncbox Server's running status and Syncbox ID are marked in the lower, deep-color part. One can stop or start the Server through clicking on the "Play/Pause" button to the right.
* Error or Warning messages, if any, would appear on the bottom.

* The "Network" window shows current IPv4 address of Syncbox Server on both LAN and WAN(Internet).
* When necessary, user can change the Server's working port. (Default 8888)

The "Add-in" window mainly controls the preview functions of Syncbox Server.
* You can turn on or off the previews for Office documents by sliding the control bar.
* And you can force the Server to rebuild all thumbnails of pictures and media files.

Search for "Syncbox" in Apple iTunes or App Store, and install the Syncbox Client for iOS.

Search for "Syncbox" at http://market.android.com or Google Play Store, and install the Syncbox Client for Android.

Get your Syncbox Client for Windows from the Download page, and double click on the installation file.

Please input your Syncbox Server's ID and password, and click "Next".

* If you need to store Syncbox files to a different directory, please click on "Change Sync Folder"
* Click on "Finish", Syncbox client will connect to the Server and begin synchronization of files.