Configuration
Personalize your Bookmark UniSync settings to optimize your sync experience
🚀 Configuration Feature Overview
Configuration features allow you to adjust extension behavior according to personal needs:
- 🔄 Sync Mode - Choose automatic or manual sync method
- ⏰ Sync Interval - Set time interval for automatic sync
- 🛠️ Developer Mode - View detailed upload history records
📍 Feature Location
- Click the Bookmark UniSync extension icon in the upper right corner of the browser
- Find the "Configuration" option in the main interface
- Click to enter the configuration page
📋 Detailed Configuration Options
🔄 Sync Mode Settings
Manual Sync Mode
| Feature | Description | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Precise Control | Manually trigger sync only when needed | Unstable network or limited data traffic |
| 💾 Resource Saving | Reduce unnecessary network requests | Mobile devices or low-performance computers |
| 🔒 Data Security | Avoid accidental sync | When handling sensitive bookmark data |
Automatic Sync Mode
| Feature | Description | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Real-time Protection | Automatically save every change | Frequent switching between multiple devices |
| 🔄 Seamless Operation | No manual intervention required | Daily bookmark management |
| 📊 Data Integrity | Ensure all changes are recorded | Important bookmark data protection |
| ⏰ Timed Countdown | Main interface displays countdown, automatically syncs from cloud when time expires | Ensure multi-device data consistency |
⏱️ Automatic Sync Countdown Function
🔄 Countdown Mechanism
After selecting automatic sync, the main interface will display the countdown function:
- 🕐 Countdown Display - Main interface clearly shows remaining sync time
- ⏰ Automatic Trigger - Automatically sync from cloud once when countdown ends
- 🔄 Cyclic Operation - Start new round of countdown again after sync completion
- 📊 Status Visibility - Real-time display of sync status and progress
📍 Countdown Position and Display
- Position: Displayed on the sync button
- Format: Displayed as "Sync from cloud (XX:XX)"
⚙️ Countdown Behavior
| Status | Behavior Description | User Action |
|---|---|---|
| 🕐 Normal Operation | Decrease according to set time | Can view remaining time |
| ⏰ About to Expire | Color change reminder in last 30 seconds | Prepare for sync |
| 🔄 Syncing | Pause countdown, display sync progress | Wait for completion |
| ✅ Sync Complete | Reset countdown, start again | Continue normal use |
| ❌ Sync Failed | Display error, extend countdown | Check network or manual retry |
Countdown Advantages
- Visual Reminder - Clearly know next sync time
- Seamless Operation - No need to pay attention, automatic completion
- Network Friendly - Timed sync avoids frequent requests
- Data Security - Ensure timely multi-device data sync
Mode Selection Recommendations
- Daily Use: Recommend automatic sync to ensure data security
- Poor Network Environment: Choose manual sync to avoid sync failures
- Data Traffic Sensitive: Use manual sync to control data usage
⏰ Automatic Sync Interval Settings
Time Interval Options
Recommended setting options:
| Interval Time | Applicable Scenarios | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 🔄 High-frequency usage scenarios | Most timely data protection |
| 10 minutes | 📊 Daily office use | Balance performance and security |
| 30 minutes | 💼 Light usage scenarios | Reduce system resource usage |
| 60 minutes | 🌙 Long-term stable environment | Minimize network requests |
Setting Steps
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📍 Enter Configuration Page
- Select "Configuration" option
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⚙️ Select Sync Mode
- Ensure "Automatic Sync" mode is selected
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⏰ Set Time Interval
- Select desired time in the time interval dropdown menu
- Click "Save" to confirm settings
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✅ Verify Settings
- System will display settings success prompt
- New settings take effect immediately
Important Reminder
- Shortest interval is 5 minutes, longest is 60 minutes
- Shorter interval means more frequent network requests
- Recommend setting reasonably according to usage habits and network conditions
🛠️ Developer Mode
Function Description
Developer mode is mainly used for debugging and monitoring sync behavior:
| Function | Role | Target Users |
|---|---|---|
| 📊 History Record Display - Display detailed automatic upload history | Developers and advanced users | |
| 🔍 Upload Status Monitoring - Check if automatic upload is working normally | Troubleshooting | |
| 📱 Local Data Viewing - View local upload records (not sent to server) | Performance analysis |
Operations That Trigger Automatic Upload
The following operations will trigger automatic upload (visible in developer mode):
| Operation Type | Trigger Condition |
|---|---|
| 📝 Modify Bookmark | Edit title, URL or description |
| 🔄 Rename Bookmark | Change bookmark name |
| 📁 Move Bookmark | Adjust bookmark position or belonging folder |
| ➕ Add Bookmark | Add new bookmark or folder |
| 🗑️ Delete Bookmark | Delete bookmark or folder |
Enable Developer Mode
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📍 Enter Configuration Page
- Select "Configuration" option
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🛠️ Enable Developer Mode
- Find "Developer Mode" option
- Check enable switch
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📊 View History Records
- Return to main interface to view detailed upload history
- Records include timestamps and operation types
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🔍 Analyze Sync Behavior
- Check if automatic upload triggers normally
- Verify if sync interval settings take effect
Data Security Description
History records in developer mode are only stored locally and will not be uploaded to server, mainly for debugging purposes.
🔄 Configuration Switching Guide
Switching from Automatic Sync to Manual Sync
- ⚙️ Enter Configuration Page
- 🔄 Select Manual Sync Mode
- ✅ Confirm Settings
- 📤 Manual Sync Test - Click sync button to verify functionality
Switching from Manual Sync to Automatic Sync
- ⚙️ Enter Configuration Page
- 🔄 Select Automatic Sync Mode
- ⏰ Set Sync Interval
- ✅ Save Settings
- 📊 Verify Automatic Sync - Wait for set time and check if automatic sync occurs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Solution |
|---|---|
| 🔄 Automatic Sync Not Working | Check network connection, confirm sync mode settings are correct |
| ⏰ Sync Interval Settings Invalid | Confirm automatic sync mode is selected, reset interval time |
| 🛠️ Developer Mode No Data | Execute bookmark operations (modify, move, etc.) to trigger automatic upload |
| 📱 Multi-device Sync Inconsistency | Check sync mode and interval settings on each device |
| 💾 Manual Sync Button Unresponsive | Refresh page or restart browser extension |
| 🔄 Data Loss After Mode Switch | Mode switching does not affect existing data, only changes sync method |
| ⏰ Countdown Inaccurate | Check system time, restart extension or refresh page |
| 🔄 Countdown Expires Without Sync | Check network connection, confirm sync mode settings are correct |
🎉 Configuration Best Practices
📊 Daily Usage Recommendations
- 🏠 Home/Office Network: Use automatic sync, interval 10-15 minutes
- 📱 Mobile Devices: Use manual sync to save data traffic
- 🔄 Multi-device Collaboration: Use automatic sync to ensure data consistency
- 🛠️ Troubleshooting: Temporarily enable developer mode to view detailed records
🔒 Data Security Recommendations
- 📋 Before Important Changes: Manually sync once to ensure data security
- 🔄 When Network is Unstable: Switch to manual sync mode
- 💾 Regular Checks: Enable developer mode to verify sync works normally
- 📱 When Changing Devices: Confirm configuration settings match original device
🔗 Related Links
- 📖 Installation Guide - How to install extension
- 📝 Registration Guide - Create account
- 📤 Upload Function - Manual bookmark upload
- 📚 Sync History - Manage historical versions
- 📧 Contact Us - Get technical support
Professional Tip
Reasonable configuration of sync settings can significantly improve user experience. Recommend choosing the most suitable configuration scheme according to your network environment and usage habits.