# CAU-Cloud Sync & Share

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The [CAU-Cloud Sync & Share](https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/) provides storage for
exchanging and processing files with collaboration partners.

You can find the CAU-Cloud at: [https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/](https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/)

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The [CAU-Cloud Sync & Share](https://www.rz.uni-kiel.de/en/our-portfolio/storage/cau-cloud)
service is not intended to automatically incorporate high-frequency data, e.g., by
a measuring device writing data to the cloud at high-frequency.
The cloud's versioning mechanism cannot handle the high-frequency changes.
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## Access

There are several options for accessing the CAU-Cloud:

- **Web Interface:** Access the CAU-Cloud from anywhere with an internet connection
by logging in to the [web interface](https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/).

- **Sync Client:** For local access, install the sync client on your computer and
keep your files up-to-date between devices.

- **Network Share:** Connect to the CAU-Cloud network share to access your files
directly from your computer.

- **Mobile Client:** On the go? Use the mobile client to access the CAU-Cloud from
your smartphone or tablet.

:::{note}
{octicon}`key;1em;sd-text-info` Access is permitted for all employees and students.

For more information, see the computing centre's official [service information](https://www.rz.uni-kiel.de/en/our-portfolio/storage/cau-cloud).
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