> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/synchronizers.md).

# Synchronizers

Synchronizers in Remote Desktop Manager import and update entries from external providers, keeping vault structures consistent automatically.

Synchronizers import and keep entries up to date by pulling connections from external providers into Remote Desktop Manager.

They reduce the time spent populating vaults by importing sessions in the right format, preserving inheritance, and automating ongoing synchronization to reflect source changes. This approach minimizes manual entry, prevents drift, and keeps structures consistent across environments.

Use synchronizers to standardize large deployments, migrate from other tools with consistent formatting, or maintain client-specific vaults alongside traditional import and export workflows for one-time moves.

{% hint style="success" %}
To ensure entries are up to date before synchronization, it is recommended to enable the ***Refresh before executing entry*** setting located in ***Administration*** – ***System settings*** – ***Application*** – ***Cache/Offline***, under the ***Refresh*** heading.
{% endhint %}

#### Related topics

* [Active Directory synchronizer entry settings](/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/active-directory-synchronizer.md)
* [Bitwarden entry settings](/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/bitwarden.md)
* [Configure a Hyper-V synchronizer entry in Remote Desktop Manager](/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/hyper-v-synchronizer.md)
* [Configure a Lansweeper entry in Remote Desktop Manager](/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/use-lansweeper-in-remote-desktop-manager.md)
* [VMware synchronizer entry settings](/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/vmware-synchronizer.md)
* [Embedded sessions](/rdm/user-interface/content-area/embedded-sessions.md)
* [Custom (PowerShell) synchronizer entry](/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/custom-powershell-synchronizer.md)

#### See also

* [CyberArk PSM integration scenarios - Synchronization (Using the Remote Desktop Manager Synchronizer entry)](/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/cyberark-psm-integration-scenarios.md#synchronization-using-the-remote-desktop-manager-synchronizer-entry)
* [Devolutions Blog - New Lansweeper integration in Remote Desktop Manager: enhance IT asset management](https://blog.devolutions.net/2023/12/introducing-lansweeper-in-remote-desktop-manager/)


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