LAN Sync

LAN Sync allows multiple computers in the same building (on the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet network) to stay synchronized without sending data over the public internet.

Setting Up LAN Sync

This feature is ideal for church offices where team members need to collaborate across several computers.

Important notes:

Your data stays on your devices. LAN sync shares updates directly between devices on your network.
Devices must be paired (trusted) first. This prevents syncing with unknown computers.
LAN sync is branch-specific. Make sure you are in the same branch on both devices.
Sync tools may be hidden in free mode. If you do not see the Sync tab, verify your current license mode.

"Branch" usually means a campus/location (for example: “Main Church” and “Downtown Campus”). Pairing and sync must be done within the same branch.

If you don’t see these settings or buttons, your role may not have access—ask your administrator.

Turn On LAN Sync

In Holy Resource, go to Settings → General.
Choose LAN sync (same network) as the sync mode.

This unlocks the LAN Sync tools in the Sync tab.

Start Discovery

Go to Settings → General → Sync.
In the LAN Sync panel, press Start.

Holy Resource will look for other Holy Resource devices on the same network.

Pair (Trust) Your Devices

You only need to do this once per device.

On Device A (the device you’re currently using):

In the LAN Sync card, click Pair.
You will see:
- A QR code (helpful for mobile devices)
- A pairing code (a text block you can copy/paste)
- A safety code (6 digits + 4 words)

On Device B (the device you want to connect):

Go to Settings → General → Sync → LAN Sync.
Press Start (if it isn’t already running).
Click Pair next to the device you see in the list (or use Pair other device).
If you’re on mobile, scan Device A’s QR code. If you’re on desktop, paste the pairing code.
Compare the safety code on both devices to make sure you’re pairing with the right device.
Type the 6‑digit safety code and click Trust device.

After this, the device shows as trusted and can sync.

Syncing Day-to-Day

Once devices are paired:

Press Sync All to sync with every discovered trusted device.
Or press the sync button next to a specific device.

The Sync tab also shows:

Whether you’re online/offline
How many changes are waiting to sync
Whether any conflicts need attention

If sync is disabled (Sync Target = local-only), pending sync operations can remain queued but will not send until sync is enabled again.

Performance Expectations

LAN Sync is usually faster than server sync because it uses your local network.

Speed: Syncing typically completes quickly once you press Sync All.
When updates appear: Updates show on other devices after a sync run (either when you press Sync, or when the app runs a background sync).
Privacy: Data does not need to travel over the public internet.

Note: The first sync between devices can take longer, especially if you have a large database.

Troubleshooting

For common issues with LAN sync, firewalls, or device visibility, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.

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