Cannot sync with sitecore, error related to Access Guid

Question

I've installed the sitecore connector. But when I try to sync, I get a "server not found, 500 error". The sitecore admin panel works fine in the browser. When trying to use the Test button in the TDS project properties, I would get the following error:

I have checked the Access Guid in both the TDS project properties and the web.config of the _DEV folder in the deployed website in inetpub, they are identical.

Any ideas what the problem might be?

Answer 1

In order to make TDS work in your local solution, you need to right click the TDS project, select Properties and make sure you have the "Install Sitecore Connector" checked under the Build tab. Click on TEST and let the process run.

If you have multiple TDS projects in the same solution, make sure you have the same GUID defined on each project.

Answer 2

I had the same issue and I solved this by removing the _DEV folder on my website root which allowed TDS to install the connector again.