DirSync FAQ : Once its running

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I have just made a change in my on-premise Active Directory that I want to sync up to Microsoft Online immediately. Can I force a sync?

DirSync runs and automatically syncs your on-premise Active Directory with Microsoft Online every three hours. To force a sync you have two options

  1. Start the DirSync Configuration Wizard and walk through it to the 4th page. You will be asked if you want to start a sync now.
    Doing this requires you to enter your credentials as part of the Configuration Wizard.
  2. Use the Powershell interface -
    a) Open a Powershell window with the DirSync snapin (if using the default location, double click on C:\Program Files\Microsoft Online Directory Sync\DirSyncConfigShell.psc1).
    b) Run the cmdlet "Start-OnlineCoexistenceSync". This starts a sync using the saved credentials.