Bonfire Cloud Sync
Bonfire Cloud Sync is a powerful feature that keeps your financial data synchronized across all your devices and backed up in the cloud. This guide explains how Cloud Sync works and how you can use it to enhance your Bonfire experience.
Enable Awesome Features
Enabling Cloud Sync is your gateway to Bonfire's most powerful features. When you turn on Cloud Sync, you gain access to:
- Smart Notifications: Receive timely alerts about upcoming expenses, budget limits, and important financial milestones
- Email Reports: Get personalized weekly and monthly financial summaries sent directly to your inbox
- Automated Backups: Your data is automatically backed up in the Cloud
- Cross-device Synchronization: Seamlessly access your financial information from any device
- Advanced Analytics: Unlock deeper insights and customized financial recommendations
Note: These features are only available when Cloud Sync is enabled.
How Cloud Sync Works
Bonfire's Cloud Sync technology works behind the scenes to keep your data up-to-date across all your devices. Here's what happens when you enable Cloud Sync:
- When you make changes to your financial data (add expenses, update assets, etc.), Bonfire automatically prepares those changes for synchronization.
- The app connects to Bonfire's servers and uploads your changes.
- When you use Bonfire on another device, it automatically downloads the latest data from the cloud.
- The synchronization process runs in the background and only transmits changes, minimizing data usage.
Setting Up Cloud Sync
Cloud Sync is enabled by default when you create a Bonfire account. Follow these steps to manage your Cloud Sync settings:
Step 1: Access Settings
Open the Bonfire app and tap the Settings tab in the bottom navigation bar.
Step 2: Find Cloud Sync
In the Settings screen, scroll to find the "Cloud Sync" option under the Experimental section.
Step 3: Configure Cloud Sync
Tap on "Cloud Sync" to access the settings screen where you can enable or disable synchronization and manually trigger a sync.
Key Features
Automatic Synchronization
Your data automatically syncs across devices whenever changes are made, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information.
Smart Notifications
Receive customized alerts about upcoming bills, budget limits, and important financial events to stay on top of your finances.
Email Reports
Get detailed weekly and monthly summaries of your financial activity, including spending patterns and savings progress.
Offline Support
Even when offline, you can continue using Bonfire. Changes will automatically synchronize when you reconnect to the internet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I disable Cloud Sync?
If you disable Cloud Sync, your data will only be stored locally on your current device. Changes made on other devices will not be synchronized, and you'll lose access to features like notifications, email reports, and automated backups.
Can I use Bonfire without Cloud Sync?
Yes! That's one of Bonfire's core features; you can choose to be 100% offline, or enable Cloud Sync an upgraded experience. When Cloud Sync is disabled, your data will be stored only on your current device, but you won't have access to features that require cloud connectivity.
How often does synchronization happen?
Synchronization happens whenever you open the app, when you press "sync", and when you use "pull to refresh".
Support
If you have any questions or need assistance with Cloud Sync, our support team is here to help. Contact us at [email protected].