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title: "Sync pipelines"
slug: "sync"
updated: 2026-04-27T19:48:10Z
published: 2026-04-27T19:48:10Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/sync"
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# Sync pipelines

When your pipeline is turned on, you have the option to Sync data, or [Refresh Schema](/v1/docs/refresh-schema).

![The Sync and Refresh Schema options in a pipeline's menu when the pipeline is turned on](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/sync(1).png)

Sync checks a connected system for new or updated data in pipelines. Instead of waiting for the next scheduled check, Sync lets you run the check immediately.

This option is only available in pipelines that use poller triggers, which periodically look for data changes and start the pipeline when they find updates. Sync gives you more control by letting you trigger that check on demand.

Event-based (webhook) triggers run only when an external event occurs and are not affected by Sync. Learn more about [whether your channel is polling or webhook-based](https://help.quickbase.com/docs/is-your-channel-polling-or-webhook-based).