---
title: Why are my Brain records waiting to sync?
question: brain tasks notes done sync paused cloud conflict review
area: brain
surface: desktop
audience: beginner
keywords: [saved on desktop, signed out, changes waiting to sync, cloud sync paused, both versions, keep desktop, use cloud]
related: [brain-tasks-done-and-notes, what-is-the-brain]
updated: 2026-09-09
visibility: public
---

# Why are my Brain records waiting to sync?

Check the sync message above the Brain's **tasks**, **done** or **notes**. **Saved on this desktop** means a local record exists; **Synced with cloud** confirms a cloud sync. They are not the same status.

## Before you start

Sign in to the same Codus GitHub account on the computers you want to use. Keep local records intact while resolving a problem. Do not delete app data or reinstall Codus as a sync repair.

## Check the status

1. Open the relevant **Brain tab**, then **tasks**, **done** or **notes**.
2. If it says **Sign in to sync**, sign in through Codus account settings.
3. For **Changes waiting to sync** or **Cloud sync paused**, check your connection, then click **Sync now**.
4. Wait for the message to change. If an error remains, keep its exact wording for support.

## Review two versions

If the message says **Sync needs review**, click **Review**. Codus shows the saved desktop and cloud versions.

Read both before choosing **Keep desktop** or **Use cloud**. Where no cloud version exists, **Keep saved record** may be offered instead. Some choices are disabled for records that cannot be resolved that way. Contact support rather than discarding data to clear a warning.

## How do I know it worked?

The warning clears and the intended records remain visible after **Refresh**. **Synced with cloud** confirms the sync completed.

This panel is for Brain records. Missing project-sidebar Done items need [quadrant sync troubleshooting](../troubleshooting/tasks-or-done-not-syncing.md), not Brain conflict controls.