diff --git a/java/res/values/strings.xml b/java/res/values/strings.xml
index 76da5ce..6aea637 100644
--- a/java/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/java/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -56,6 +56,10 @@
     <!--  Option for enabling or disabling the split keyboard layout. [CHAR LIMIT=65]-->
     <string name="enable_split_keyboard">Enable split keyboard</string>
 
+    <string name="sync_now_title" translatable="false">Sync Now</string>
+    <string name="sync_now_summary" translatable="false">Sync your personal dictionary</string>
+    <string name="sync_now_summary_disabled_signed_out" translatable="false">Select an account to enable sync</string>
+
     <!-- Option name for including other IMEs in the language switch list [CHAR LIMIT=30] -->
     <string name="include_other_imes_in_language_switch_list">Switch to other input methods</string>
     <!-- Option summary for including other IMEs in the language switch list [CHAR LIMIT=65] -->
diff --git a/java/res/xml/prefs_screen_accounts.xml b/java/res/xml/prefs_screen_accounts.xml
index b5d526a..003a37f 100644
--- a/java/res/xml/prefs_screen_accounts.xml
+++ b/java/res/xml/prefs_screen_accounts.xml
@@ -34,4 +34,9 @@
         android:summary="@string/enable_metrics_logging_summary"
         android:defaultValue="true"
         android:persistent="true" />
+
+    <!-- This preference (acts like a button) enables the user to initiate an one time sync. -->
+    <Preference android:key="pref_beanstalk"
+        android:persistent="false"
+        android:title="@string/sync_now_title" />
 </PreferenceScreen>