# Connect Desktop to Cloud

Link your eSkool desktop app to the online portal for real-time sync.

* Work on your desktop, access data from anywhere
* Everything stays in sync
* Do this once and the portal just works

### 1. Open Server Selection

In the eSkool app, click **Servers**.

![Opening Servers.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-24b8f4b66a50e03dbb3b83455d15f9e65dac1067%2Feskool-servers-button_fr.png?alt=media)

### 2. Select Cloud

Choose **Cloud** and click **Connect to eSkool Cloud**. This opens your browser.

![Selecting Cloud.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6f4a2ed21430ed6631e5d2935efbd59e1ddaa268%2Feskool-cloud-server_fr.png?alt=media)

### 3. Log In

Log in to the eSkool web portal with your account.

![Logging in.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b687ef4fdaa75d523336acda23040d2012e9f312%2Feskool-portal_fr.png?alt=media)

### 4. Confirm

You'll be redirected back to the desktop app. If needed, click **Connect as eSkool Cloud**.

![Confirming connection.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0eece5e2f14ee99dde277c94b34576942d0d6a6f%2Fopen-eskool-cloud-server_fr.png?alt=media)

Your app is now connected. All data syncs automatically.