P4 Virtual File Service (P4 VFS) Documentation
P4 VFS is a client-side agent that reduces the wait time for file delivery from P4 Server to a client. Only file metadata is delivered on the initial transfer, such as a p4 sync command or P4V's "Get Latest".
Introducing P4 VFS
Learn how a Windows-based client can benefit from deferred downloading.
What’s new in P4 VFS
Learn about new features and enhancements in P4 VFS 2025.1.
Enable P4V
Learn how P4V can use Altsync.
Optional: Custom development
Learn how to implement a virtual file service for non-Windows clients.
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