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SyncStudio requirements and guides

Everything you need to install, configure and build with SyncStudio 6.8. All guides were updated in October 2026.

An overview of SyncStudio’s features, system requirements and licensing.

Software and hardware for the server and client devices, plus firewall and Sync Framework notes.

Installation and a first project: Windows features and roles, sample database, provisioning, code generation, deployment and the Android client.

The full reference: licensing, configuration, provisioning, schema synchronization, filtering, sample clients and the client library APIs.

A printable copy of the frequently asked questions.

Answers on licensing, database design, provisioning, filtering, client libraries and troubleshooting.

Requirements at a Glance

What SyncStudio 6.8 runs on

From the SyncStudio Requirements guide. The PDF has the full details.

Server operating system	Windows 10 or 11, or Windows Server 2019 through 2025 (Windows Server 2025 recommended for production). Virtual or physical machines.
Web server	IIS 10 or later, enabled with the features and roles listed in the Quick Start guide
.NET Framework	4.0 minimum; 4.8 or later recommended
Server database	Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express, 2019 or 2022
Code generation	Visual Studio Build Tools 2019 or 2022, or a full Visual Studio 2019 or 2022 license
Microsoft Sync Framework 2.1	Installed automatically by the SyncStudio installer if missing
Client platforms	Android (9 and later, API level 28), iOS, Basic4Android, Xamarin, .NET MAUI and Windows
Client databases	SQLite, SQL LocalDB and SQL Server (including Express)
HTTPS	Requires an SSL certificate from a recognized certificate authority; self-signed certificates will cause sync to fail
Internet access	The server needs outbound internet access so the license can be verified periodically

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