[docs] 2-way caution (#4202)

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Manav Rathi
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@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ description: Frequently asked questions about keeping extra backups of your data
## Can I backup my data in a local drive outside Ente?
Yes! You can use our CLI tool or our desktop app to set up exports of your data
in a local drive or NAS of your choice. This way, you can use Ente in your day
to day use, but will have an additional guarantee that a copy of your original
photos and videos are always available in normal directories and files.
to your local drive. This way, you can use Ente in your day to day use, but will
have an additional guarantee that a copy of your original photos and videos are
always available in normal directories and files.
- You can use
[Ente's CLI](https://github.com/ente-io/ente/tree/main/cli#export) to export
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When you export your data for local backup, it will maintain the exact structure
how you have set up within Ente. The exported data will reflect the same photos
and album structure intact.
## Can I do a 2-way sync?
A two way sync is not currently supported. Attempting to export data to the same
folder that is also being watched by the Ente app will result in undefined
behaviour (e.g. duplicate files, export stalling etc).

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Some more details about the feature are in our
[blog post](http://ente.io/blog/watch-folders) announcing it.
## 2-way sync
Note that a two way sync is not currently supported. Attempting to export data
to the same folder that is also being watched by the Ente app will result in
undefined behaviour (e.g. duplicate files, export stalling etc).