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Expand Up @@ -1073,6 +1073,16 @@ in the values of parameters. See that section for details.
**system()** call's default shell), and use RSYNC_NO_XFER_EXEC to disable
both options completely.

0. `temp dir`

Specifies a directory that rsync should use for temporary files created
during the transfer of updated files. If that directory is on a different
partition, after transfer file is being copied instead of unlinked.

This parameter equals with `--temp-dir` option, so please consult rsync
manpage for further information.


## CONFIG DIRECTIVES

There are currently two config directives available that allow a config file to
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