Site Manager FTP synchronization and server-side timestamp protection

FTP Synchronization Behavior

Adobe Dreamweaver's Site Manager facilitates file transfers between local environments and remote servers. When performing uploads, the software manages file overwrites based on the selected synchronization settings, such as "Compare by size and time."

Overwrite Constraints

While the "Compare by size and time" option provides a basic check, there is no native configuration to establish a strict permission boundary or a "dry run" mode within the Site Manager. This means that if a user has write access via FTP, the software may overwrite newer server files without a mandatory confirmation prompt unless specific manual settings are enabled.

In production environments, the lack of a configurable safety lock creates uncertainty regarding how to prevent accidental data loss without relying on external server-side permissions.

• Is there a method to enforce a mandatory "newer file" warning that cannot be bypassed by the "Force overwrite" setting?
• Can a read-only boundary be configured within Dreamweaver to prevent specific files from being overwritten regardless of the FTP user's permissions?