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Managing Spaces

Spaces are the foundation of Augment's file versioning system. Learn how to create, configure, and organize spaces for optimal file protection.

What is a Space?

A Space in Augment is a protected folder where all file changes are automatically versioned. Each space has its own settings, storage limits, and version history. You can create multiple spaces for different projects, file types, or collaboration needs.

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Unlimited spaces
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Isolated protection
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Custom settings
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Individual analytics

Types of Spaces

Choose the right type of space based on your needs and security requirements.

Personal Spaces

Private spaces for your individual work and projects.

Complete privacy and isolation
Custom storage limits
Personal cleanup policies
Individual notification settings
Best for:
Documents, creative projects, personal files

Shared Spaces

Collaborative spaces for team projects and shared folders.

Multi-user access control
Shared version history
Collaborative recovery options
Team notification settings
Best for:
Team projects, shared documents, collaborative work

Protected Spaces

High-security spaces for sensitive or critical files.

Enhanced encryption
Extended version retention
Audit logging
Advanced recovery options
Best for:
Financial documents, legal files, critical business data

Creating a New Space

1
Choose a Folder
Select the folder you want to protect. This can be any folder on your Mac.
2
Name Your Space
Give your space a descriptive name that helps you identify its purpose.
3
Configure Settings
Set storage limits, retention policies, and other preferences.
4
Start Protection
Click "Create Space" and Augment will begin protecting your files immediately.

Space Settings

Customize each space to match your specific needs and workflow.

Storage Management

Storage Limit
Maximum disk space this space can use
1 GB5 GB10 GBUnlimited
Version Retention
How long to keep old versions
7 days30 days90 daysForever
Cleanup Policy
When to automatically remove old versions
ConservativeBalancedAggressiveManual

Version Control

Version Frequency
How often to create new versions
Every saveEvery 5 minutesEvery hourManual
File Types
Which file types to version
All filesDocuments onlyCustom filterExclude list
Size Threshold
Minimum file size to version
All sizes1 KB+10 KB+100 KB+

Best Practices

Organization Tips

  • • Create separate spaces for different projects
  • • Use descriptive names that indicate the space's purpose
  • • Group related files in the same space
  • • Consider creating spaces by file type or importance

Performance Tips

  • • Set appropriate storage limits to manage disk usage
  • • Use conservative cleanup policies for important files
  • • Exclude temporary files and caches
  • • Monitor space usage regularly