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Watch Folder Manager
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The *Watch Folder Manager* shows all of the current watch folders created on each Location. 

Watch folders can be edited any time by highliting the desired folder and :menuselection:`right click --> Edit` or press :kbd:`Control,⌘ + U`..


Deleting Watch Folders
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To delete a watch folder, select it from the list and :menuselection:`right click --> Delete` or press :kbd:`Delete`. You can select multiple watch folders to delete if you wish. Once you have deleted a watch folder, any user with access will no longer be able to use it.

Updating Watch Folders
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To modify the description, expiry, direction, or frequency of a watch folder, select it from the list and :menuselection:`right click --> Edit`. This opens a dialog box where the watch folder settings can be modified.

Bypassing the Watch Folder Frequency
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To upload or download from a watch folder before the set frequency, use the *Start Watching Immediately Toggle*. This allows the watch folder to temporarily bypass the frequency. After the transfer(s) are complete, the watch folder will resort back to the set frequency.

Refreshing Watch Folders
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To refresh a watch folder, select it from the list and :menuselection:`right click --> Refresh`.
