# \[Feature Request\] Option to Sync only when on local server network **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Suggestions\ **Created:** [March 22, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980 "2018-03-22T20:17:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![antsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6de8d8/32.png) [@antsh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/antsh)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980/1 "2018-03-22T20:17:05Z")
Is there a way to limit Syncing to when the server is discovered to be local? I understand there is a toggle to enable/disable cellular sync, but I am asking specifically to only sync when on Wifi AND on the local network. The use case is that my upload at home is terrible, and the connection is metered. I would like to be able to queue up some conversions remotely, and have them download only when I get home. The other common use case is that I will set off a bunch of conversions when at home and go to bed, thinking that they will all be on my phone when I wake up. Sometimes, the conversions complete, but the files don’t upload to my phone (plex process was killed off or put in background state. When I then get to work, connect to Wifi, and open plex, the downloading portion of the sync kicks off (exactly what I DON’T want to happen). Server-side or client-side controls would be great. ---
**Author:** ![Mowee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/mowee/32/201468_2.png) [@Mowee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mowee)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980/2 "2022-06-06T15:06:32Z")
The wish is a bit older, but nevertheless it has lost its validity. I wish that this feature will be implemented for the follow up feature “downloads”. ---
**Author:** ![antsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6de8d8/32.png) [@antsh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/antsh)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980/3 "2019-04-01T17:13:37Z")
I think it would be a great idea add another toggle to the sync settings on mobile apps besides cellular data. The feature I am proposing is a toggle to only allow sync when the device is “nearby” the server, and not on wifi but “remote”. The use case is, for example, that I have a data capped internet connection that is very asymmetrical in nature (300/10). I queue up a bunch of sync conversions on my device, and the server gets busy converting them. If I can get them all on my device before I step out, great! If, however, all of the encodes aren’t done, I’m in trouble. I get to work, hop on the wifi, and open the plex app. Now all of a sudden the remaining files will start downloading over my slow upload that is data capped. In these cases, the restriction of only local or nearby syncing would be a huge help! ---
**Author:** ![jdbrookes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/jdbrookes/32/4927_2.png) [@jdbrookes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jdbrookes)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980/4 "2019-04-03T09:02:05Z")
You could also have an option to only allow Sync on certain Wifi networks or APs. eg I wouldn’t mind allowing sync from fast hotel Wifi when I’m travelling, but not from my mobile hotspot. ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-option-to-sync-only-when-on-local-server-network/229980/5 "2025-10-01T19:25:56Z")
2025 clean-up: implemented in the current-generation mobile apps (download only on WIFI)