Connect bwSync and Share to your account via the Windows client

What you have to do

1. To install the client, download it from the bwSync&Share website at: bwSyncShare Client Updates

   • Please note that you will need administrator rights for your device in order to install the client.

   • Once the client has been installed (on Windows), the following icon will appear on the desktop.

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2. Connect your client to your account now. To do this, double-click to launch the client.

   • The Connection Wizard is starting.

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3. Please click on the ‘Reopen browser’ link now.

   • A browser window opens.

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4. In the browser window, click the ‘Log in’ button.

   • You will be taken to another screen.

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5. Click on the ‘Member of the bwSync&Share network*’ button.

   • You will be redirected to a page containing a list of participating universities.

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6. Select “Furtwangen University” from the list and log in using your HFU credentials in the login window that appears.

   • A prompt asking for account access will appear.

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7. Click on "Grant access".

   • A confirmation page will appear. 

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8. You are now logged in to your account and can close the window.

   • The client is now correctly connected to the account. Clicking the three-dot icon opens all folders.

   • The folders that have been shared are displayed and can be used.

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Problems or questions?