In Create Collection Window - Sync to Lightroom mobile option is missing

Hi,
I recently installed Lightroom CC (Latest Version) and there is one thing I can't figure out.
When I Create a new collection, in the Create Collection window there isn't the option "Sync with Lightroom mobile".
The last option in that window is Set as target collection
I saw in the manuals and tutorials that it should be there, and it is missing, because I want to sync with LR on my mobile phone.
I'm definitely connected to Creative Cloud with my Adobe ID (and using beside LR another adobe CC apps)
I tried to uninstalled and reinstalled LR and the problem persists.
What should I do?
Mac Pro 2010, OS 10.9.5
Thanks
T

The checkbox isn't there because the catalogue isn't signed in to LrMobile. This is done at the top left of the screen - click the identity plate area.

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