# How to manage synchronisations

## Accessing the Synchronisations Tab <a href="#h_01jdq0y7je9jjtwg852vm8te46" id="h_01jdq0y7je9jjtwg852vm8te46"></a>

1. Navigate to the **Syncs** tab in **Settings**, located at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
2. Alternatively, access it by clicking on the **last update button** at the top of the screen.

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## Overview of Synchronisations <a href="#h_01jdq0y7je7b8n3a2rs5qy3m87" id="h_01jdq0y7je7b8n3a2rs5qy3m87"></a>

On the synchronisation page, you can view all synchronisations associated with your account. The page provides details on:

* **Status**
* **Type**
* **Duration**
* **Automatic Refresh**:
  * The data on this page is refreshed automatically every **15 seconds** to ensure it stays up to date.

## Synchronization Details <a href="#h_01jdq0y7jechpr0hmnv69rs97x" id="h_01jdq0y7jechpr0hmnv69rs97x"></a>

| **Field**        | **Description**                                        |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| `id`             | Unique identifier (UUID).                              |
| `siteId`         | ID of the entity site.                                 |
| `type`           | Synchronisation type (`SynchronizationType`).          |
| `status`         | Synchronisation status (`SynchronizationStatus`).      |
| `infos`          | JSON containing additional details.                    |
| `createdAt`      | Timestamp of synchronisation creation.                 |
| `endedAt`        | Timestamp of synchronisation completion.               |
| `updatedAt`      | Last updated timestamp.                                |
| `deletedAt`      | Timestamp of synchronisation deletion (if applicable). |
| `runner`         | System runner for the process (e.g., “kubeflow”).      |
| `createByUserId` | ID of the user who initiated the process.              |

* **Note**: All fields are automatically set by the system.

## Types of Synchronisations <a href="#h_01jdq0y7jfgvcd7cjmr6wpraky" id="h_01jdq0y7jfgvcd7cjmr6wpraky"></a>

1. **Resources Updates**:
   * Synchronises the **catalog**, **recommendation products**, and **analytics data**.
   * Can be launched:
     * At fixed intervals pre-defined by AB Tasty recommendation & merchandising.
     * Manually by clicking the **“Run Synchronization”** button.\
       ![](/files/1izCNxJ3D7RrEfaMozOA)
2. **Recommendation Products Updates**:
   * Automatically triggered when changes are made to the configuration of an experience (e.g., modifying a recommendation).

## Synchronisation Statuses <a href="#h_01jdq0y7jfk74xtvwnafx94f72" id="h_01jdq0y7jfk74xtvwnafx94f72"></a>

Synchronisations can have one of the following statuses:

* **Scheduled**: Created but not yet running.
* **Running**: Currently in progress.
* **Succeeded**: Successfully completed.
* **Failed**: Stopped due to an error.

## How to Run a Synchronisation <a href="#h_01jdq0y7jfr0c0s98pxpy353h4" id="h_01jdq0y7jfr0c0s98pxpy353h4"></a>

1. Navigate to the **Syncs** tab in **Settings**.
2. Click on the **“Run Synchronization”** button to manually trigger the process.


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