Clear Locally Imported Originals is a one-time option that appears in Device Sync Policies under Dashboard > Devices, but only under specific circumstances.

You’ll typically see it when:

• You install Mylio Photos on a computer
• You copy media into Mylio Photos
• You do this before adding a Vault

At this stage, your original files live on the computer’s internal drive. If you choose to add a Vault later, Mylio gives you a choice about how those originals should be stored going forward.

What the Option Does

Clear Locally Imported Originals controls whether original files stay on your computer or are offloaded to a Vault.

The button may appear before a Vault is connected, but it will only take action once a Vault is available.

If you click Clear Locally Imported Originals:

• If no Vault is connected, nothing is deleted
• Originals remain safely on your computer
• Mylio waits until a Vault is connected and available

Once a Vault is connected:

• Original-quality files are stored on the Vault

• Local disk space on the computer is freed

• The computer keeps previews only

• The device follows its selected sync policy (usually SpaceSaver)

If you do not click the button:

• Original files remain on the computer
• Local storage continues to be used
• This overrides the selected sync policy, even if SpaceSaver is set

Why This Option Exists:

This option supports a very common setup path:

1. Install Mylio Photos
2. Import or copy photos
3. Add a Vault later

Without this step, full-resolution originals may remain on the computer even after a Vault is added. Clear Locally Imported Originals lets you realign your storage so it matches your intended backup and sync strategy.