---
name: "barman-sync-wals"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "barman-cli"
version: "3.13.3-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/barman-sync-wals"
---

# barman-sync-wals(1)

Barman Sub-Commands

## NAME

barman-sync-wals - Barman Sub-Commands

## SYNOPSIS

```
sync-wals
    [ { -h | --help } ]
    SERVER_NAME
```

## DESCRIPTION

This command synchronizes a passive node with its primary by copying all archived WAL files from the server node. It is available only for passive nodes and utilizes the **primary\_ssh\_command** option to establish a secure connection with the primary node.

## PARAMETERS

- **SERVER\_NAME**

  Name of the server in barman node

- **-h / --help**

  Show a help message and exit. Provides information about command usage.

## AUTHOR

EnterpriseDB

## COPYRIGHT

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