# Switching sync method to Bonjour

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**Created:** [January 12, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/switching-sync-method-to-bonjour/68950 "2022-01-12T15:05:17Z")\
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They are independent in the sense the sync data belongs to each location and is not shared or transferred to other locations, including different sync methods. So there is no _prep work_ that needs to happen in DEVONthink before switching to a new sync method.

However, if you’re going to stop using CloudKit, I would suggest you **Control-click** the sync location, and choose **Clean Location** first. This will remove the sync data and free up space in your iCloud account. Then set up Bonjour. I’d suggest this page as a reference…

> [@Bonjour Simplified](https://discourse.devontechnologies.com/t/bonjour-simplified/63329):
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> To help clarify the conditions under which Bonjour can be used, as well as show the simple steps to setting up such a sync, here are notes and steps to follow. Requirements Bonjour can be used to Sync between devices, IF: The devices are on the same network, noting it will not work over VPN. The network is private or one that allows Bonjour connections or non-standard ports. (Public and corporate WiFi sometimes disallow these.) Your firewall or an application like Little Snitch is Off or has …

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