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!
How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?
Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?
Just use the "Mirror" option in your task.
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Luis Cobian
Cobian Backup's creator
Luis Cobian
Cobian Backup's creator
Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?
Don't forget to configure, in the advanced settings, a directory for the SAFE MIRROR that is accessible.
Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?
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.
Last edited by pablozac on 20 Jan 2025, 19:47, edited 1 time in total.
Re: How to delete files from destination in Cobian Reflector if they no longer exist in the source?
Mirror works only with local sources. That is indicated in the help file.
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Luis Cobian
Cobian Backup's creator
Luis Cobian
Cobian Backup's creator