diff --git a/krusader/Synchronizer/synchronizergui.cpp b/krusader/Synchronizer/synchronizergui.cpp
--- a/krusader/Synchronizer/synchronizergui.cpp
+++ b/krusader/Synchronizer/synchronizergui.cpp
@@ -1473,6 +1473,7 @@
     ignoreHiddenFilesCB->setChecked(ignoreHidden);
 
     refresh();
+    syncList->setFocus();
 }
 
 void SynchronizerGUI::saveToProfile(const QString& profile)