How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?

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Gabesz
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How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?

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Hi everyone,

I'm using Cobian Reflector for backups, and I would like to configure it so that it automatically deletes files from the destination folder if those files have been deleted from the source folder. Essentially, I want the backup to work more like a synchronization process, where only the changes (additions, modifications, and deletions) are reflected in the destination.

I've been looking through the settings, but I can't seem to find an option like "delete files from the destination that no longer exist in the source." Does Cobian Reflector support this functionality, or is there a workaround to achieve it? If not, are there any specific scripts or external tools I can use in conjunction with Cobian to accomplish this?

Any help or guidance would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊
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Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?

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Just use the "Mirror" option in your task.
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Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?

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Don't forget to configure, in the advanced settings, a directory for the SAFE MIRROR that is accessible.

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Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?

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The mirror option, even if checked, does not work. I even opened a topic about it, but it has not yet been released by the forum admin. I am using backup via FTP. I have already tested with all types of backup.
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Mirror works only with local sources. That is indicated in the help file.
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