Advice on sync for new user?

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The Server has nothing to do with syncing. It is an internal web server for broadcasting databases on a network.

Syncing is covered in the built-in Help > Documentation > In & Out > Sync.

Also, a quick overview is here:

Setting up syncing - best way?

There is no best way. Here are some details… Works with DTTG Pros Cons Bonjour Yes • Fast, private, generally reliable • Direct machine-to-machine syncing with no intermediary • Requires devices to be on and our app(s) to be running • Only works on LANs permitting Bonjour or non-standard port traffic. Does not work over VPNs. • Firewalls must allow exceptions for DEVONthink traffic Local Sync Store No • Very fast and private • Can be located on an external drive or a shared resource…