Device Sync Policies control how information about your Mylio Photos+ Library is stored on each of your connected devices. Mylio Photos+ comes pre-installed with several Device Sync Policy presets that fit various workflows and device types. You can also create custom SyncCollections to fit your workflow.

Computers and mobile devices like phones and tablets will typically be assigned the SpaceSaver preset by default. When a storage device is added, such as an external drive, Mylio Photos will analyze the device and recommend a device sync policy preset based on your library size and the available storage on the device you’re adding. Common options are Vault and Travel Backup. A different preset can be selected anytime in the Devices section of the Dashboard.

Changing the Default Device Sync Policy Preset

  1. Click the Dashboard icon  in the left sidebar.
  2. Select Devices, then click or tap on a Device Card to open the Device Settings, then select Device Sync Policies.
  3. Click the Preset dropdown menu and select the Device Sync Policy you wish to use for the selected device.

  • Catalog Only —This device only keeps thumbnails and metadata for each photo. Choosing the Catalog preset uses the minimum amount of space possible. Viewing an image at full size (optimized or original) will require another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running. The Catalog preset is best for devices with minimal storage space.
  • Everything – This device keeps a complete copy of your Mylio Photos Library, including full-resolution files. While similar to the Vault setting, this option will NOT send notifications if the device is not in sync (however, sync status can be verified at any time via the Sync Panel). This preset is ideal for devices that will not be continuously connected (for example, stored offsite). For additional file protection, choose the Vault preset.
  • Highest Rated – Besides everything included in the Catalog preset, this option will keep original-quality copies of all photos, videos, and documents rated with four or five stars or marked with a Pick flag. Higher quality versions (optimized or original) of other media can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running. The Highest Rated preset works well for portfolio devices such as tablets or smartphones when you want to have your best photos available at the highest quality at all times.
  • Photos Only —In addition to everything included in the Catalog Only preset, this option will keep original-quality copies of all photos on this device (as space is available). Videos and documents will be stored on other devices and can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running.
  • SpaceSaver —Besides everything included in the Catalog Only preset, this option stores as many Optimized images as will fit within your allocated storage on this device. Original-quality files, videos, and documents will be stored on your other devices and can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running. SpaceSaver is the default setting for computers, tablets, and phones and is best for devices with limited storage space.
  • Travel Backup —In addition to everything included in the Catalog Only preset, this option will keep original-quality copies of all media from the last three months on this device. Older media will be stored on other devices and can be synced on-demand from another device with Mylio Photos+ installed and running. Having at least one device designated for travel backup while away can protect your most recent media.
  • Vault – This device keeps a complete copy of your Mylio Photos Library, including full-resolution files. Vault devices are ideal for backup and protection. We recommend that users have at least two (2) Vault devices to protect against device failure or loss. If a Vault device is out of sync and disconnected, Mylio Photos will notify you that the Vault needs originals and prompt the user to connect the device.

Mylio Photos+ will automatically start syncing the selected device based on your chosen preset.

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Angela@Mylio wrote: Jul 1, 2024

Hi John - SpaceSaver is a good option for mobile devices. The area underneath the presets in the Dashboard is for customizing your sync policy. No action is required. If you’d like to customize these settings for a specific device, please check out this article: https://manual.mylio.com/topic/create-a-custom-device-sync-policy, and let me know if you have any follow-up questions.


John W Rebeck wrote: Jun 30, 2024

I'm looking at the options for my iPhone in the "Device Sync Policies" tab. I've selected "Spacesaver" since it's an iPhone with limited storage (256 GB). There is an area in the tab that's titled "IMAGE POLICIES:" and underneath that are two options Originals and Optimized. Originals is selected. And underneath these two options is a blue bar "Add Quickcollection to Sync". What does all this mean? What should I be selecting? Below that is another blue bar titled "Clear Locally Imported Originals" I couldn't find any explanation in the online help or PDF. Can you help?