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>
diff --git a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
index a6be759..6b7007e 100644
--- a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
+++ b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.settings.SettingsValues;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.suggestions.SuggestionStripView;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.suggestions.SuggestionStripViewAccessor;
+import com.android.inputmethod.latin.sync.BeanstalkManager;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.touchinputconsumer.GestureConsumer;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.utils.ApplicationUtils;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.utils.CapsModeUtils;
@@ -537,6 +538,7 @@
         AudioAndHapticFeedbackManager.init(this);
         AccessibilityUtils.init(this);
         mStatsUtilsManager.onCreate(this /* context */);
+        BeanstalkManager.getInstance(this /* context */).onCreate();
         super.onCreate();
 
         mHandler.onCreate();
@@ -686,6 +688,7 @@
         unregisterReceiver(mDictionaryPackInstallReceiver);
         unregisterReceiver(mDictionaryDumpBroadcastReceiver);
         mStatsUtilsManager.onDestroy();
+        BeanstalkManager.getInstance(this /* context */).onDestroy();
         super.onDestroy();
     }
 
diff --git a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/settings/AccountsSettingsFragment.java b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/settings/AccountsSettingsFragment.java
index ffb0ad7..a02cb55 100644
--- a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/settings/AccountsSettingsFragment.java
+++ b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/settings/AccountsSettingsFragment.java
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.SubtypeSwitcher;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.accounts.LoginAccountUtils;
 import com.android.inputmethod.latin.define.ProductionFlags;
+import com.android.inputmethod.latin.sync.BeanstalkManager;
 
 import javax.annotation.Nullable;
 
@@ -42,14 +43,17 @@
  * <li> Account selection/management for IME
  * <li> TODO: Sync preferences
  * <li> TODO: Privacy preferences
+ * <li> Sync now
  */
 public final class AccountsSettingsFragment extends SubScreenFragment {
     static final String PREF_ACCCOUNT_SWITCHER = "account_switcher";
+    static final String PREF_SYNC_NOW = "pref_beanstalk";
 
     private final DialogInterface.OnClickListener mAccountSelectedListener =
             new AccountSelectedListener();
     private final DialogInterface.OnClickListener mAccountSignedOutListener =
             new AccountSignedOutListener();
+    private final Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener mSyncNowListener = new SyncNowListener();
 
     @Override
     public void onCreate(final Bundle icicle) {
@@ -75,21 +79,39 @@
         } else {
             removePreference(Settings.PREF_ENABLE_METRICS_LOGGING);
         }
+
+        if (!ProductionFlags.ENABLE_PERSONAL_DICTIONARY_SYNC) {
+            removePreference(PREF_SYNC_NOW);
+        } else {
+            final Preference syncNowPreference = findPreference(PREF_SYNC_NOW);
+            if (syncNowPreference != null) {
+                syncNowPreference.setOnPreferenceClickListener(mSyncNowListener);
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     @Override
     public void onResume() {
         super.onResume();
-        refreshAccountSelection();
+        refreshUi();
     }
 
     @Override
     public void onSharedPreferenceChanged(final SharedPreferences prefs, final String key) {
         // TODO: Look at the preference that changed before refreshing the view.
+        refreshUi();
+    }
+
+    private void refreshUi() {
         refreshAccountSelection();
+        refreshSyncNow();
     }
 
     private void refreshAccountSelection() {
+        if (!ProductionFlags.ENABLE_ACCOUNT_SIGN_IN) {
+            return;
+        }
+
         final String currentAccount = getCurrentlySelectedAccount();
         final Preference accountSwitcher = findPreference(PREF_ACCCOUNT_SWITCHER);
         if (currentAccount == null) {
@@ -119,6 +141,29 @@
         // depend on an account.
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Refreshes the "Sync Now" feature
+     */
+    private void refreshSyncNow() {
+        if (!ProductionFlags.ENABLE_PERSONAL_DICTIONARY_SYNC) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        final Preference syncNowPreference = findPreference(PREF_SYNC_NOW);
+        if (syncNowPreference == null) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        final String currentAccount = getCurrentlySelectedAccount();
+        if (currentAccount == null) {
+            syncNowPreference.setEnabled(false);
+            syncNowPreference.setSummary(R.string.sync_now_summary);
+        } else {
+            syncNowPreference.setEnabled(true);
+            syncNowPreference.setSummary(R.string.sync_now_summary_disabled_signed_out);
+        }
+    }
+
     @Nullable
     private String getCurrentlySelectedAccount() {
         return getSharedPreferences().getString(Settings.PREF_ACCOUNT_NAME, null);
@@ -190,4 +235,15 @@
                     .apply();
         }
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Listener that initates the process of sync in the background.
+     */
+    class SyncNowListener implements Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener {
+        @Override
+        public boolean onPreferenceClick(final Preference preference) {
+            BeanstalkManager.getInstance(getActivity() /* context */).requestSync();
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
 }