diff --git a/model/sync-logic.h b/model/sync-logic.h
index 4270181..547c01f 100644
--- a/model/sync-logic.h
+++ b/model/sync-logic.h
@@ -88,6 +88,11 @@
    */
   void remove (const std::string &prefix);
 
+  /**
+   * @brief start the sync process
+   */
+	 void start();
+
 #ifdef _DEBUG
   Scheduler &
   getScheduler () { return m_delayedChecksScheduler; }