🔄Syncthings

Synchronise your data.

Syncthing is an open-source, cross-platform file synchronization software. It allows users to keep their files in sync across multiple devices, without relying on centralized servers.

Features

• Decentralized, peer-to-peer file syncing

• Automatic file discovery and synchronization

• Encryption for secure file transfer

• Versioning and conflict resolution

• Easy to use and setup

Installation

Windows

1. Download the Windows installer from the official website

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3. Once the installation is complete, open the Syncthing application.

MacOS

1. Download the MacOS installer from the official website

2. Open the downloaded dmg file and drag the Syncthing application to the Applications folder.

3. Once the installation is complete, open the Syncthing application.

Linux

1. Download the Linux package from the official website

2. Depending on the distribution you use, you can install Syncthing via apt, yum, dnf, pacman, or zypper package manager.

3. Once the installation is complete, open the Syncthing application.

Getting Started

1. Download and install Syncthing on all devices you wish to sync.

2. Open Syncthing on each device and create a new identity or use an existing one.

3. Share the device ID and the encryption key with the devices you wish to sync with.

4. Select the folders you wish to sync and configure the folder settings.

5. Syncthing will automatically discover and sync files with other devices.

Resources

• Syncthing documentation

• Syncthing community forum

• Syncthing on GitHub

Example Use Case

Syncthing can be used for keeping personal files in sync across multiple devices such as laptops, desktops, and smartphones. It can also be used for synchronizing files among team members in a small office, or for sharing files with friends and family.

Installation and setup

sudo apt-add-repository -y ppa:syncthing/syncthing
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get install -y syncthing
nano .config/syncthing/config.xml
sudo systemctl start syncthing@bookstack
sudo systemctl enable syncthing@bookstack
sudo systemctl status syncthing@bookstack

Bash script

#sudo apt-add-repository -y ppa:syncthing/syncthing
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get install -y syncthing
sed -i 's/<address>127.0.0.1:8384</address>/<address>0.0.0.0:8384</address>/g' .config/syncthing/config.xml
sudo systemctl enable syncthing@bookstack
sudo systemctl start syncthing@bookstack
#sudo systemctl status syncthing@bookstack