System requirements
What ShieldSync needs to run.
ShieldSync is light on your computer. Here is what it needs, platform by platform.
Desktop
Windows, macOS and Linux.
| Windows | macOS | Linux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (21H2) or Windows 11 | macOS 12 Monterey or newer | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Fedora 38 or newer |
| Processor | 64-bit (x86-64 or ARM64) | Apple silicon or Intel | 64-bit (x86-64) |
| Memory | 4 GB; 8 GB for very large folders | 4 GB; 8 GB for very large folders | 4 GB; 8 GB for very large folders |
| Disk | An SSD is recommended | An SSD is recommended | An SSD is recommended |
| Online-only files | Built into File Explorer | Built into Finder | Available, off by default |
| Packages | Installer | Apple silicon and Intel builds | .deb, .rpm and AppImage |
Elsewhere
Phones and servers, coming.
iPhone and Android: coming soon. The phone apps are being built now; their requirements will appear here when they are released.
Servers and NAS: coming later. A version without a desktop, for home servers and NAS devices, is on the roadmap.