Syncthing

Syncthing is a continuous file sync program

Installing

• Install Synctrayzor
  • This is a wrapper for syncthing for ease of user
  • Alternative: Synthing Tray
• Follow Setup Wizard

Adding a Device

On "Host" Device

1. Get the device's ID (see below for visual aid).

On the top right of the WebGUI:

The ID in this case is XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX

2. Click the Copy button to copy the ID; this will be used later.

On "Client" Device

1. Similar to adding a folder, click Add Device.

Click "Add" (image is reused from adding a folder)

Device Options

• Introducer
  • Recommended for a "hub" (usually a server/computer that is always on).
  • Useful when there are many devices; if all devices have the hub set as an introducer, Syncthing automatically shares the folder with everyone.
  • This is similar to how torrents work.
• Auto Accept
  • Recommended for headless devices.
  • Automatically adds folders to the default path (usually the "Syncthing" folder).

Adding a Folder Shared to You

1. Wait for a popup to appear on top of syncthing interface

Click "Add"

2. Afterwards, change the "Folder Path" to where you want the files to be synced

Sharing a folder to others

1. On the bottom of WebGUI, click "Add Folder"
2. Input your Folder Label and Folder Path
   • You can also change Folder ID, but default will do
3. On top of popup, go to "Sharing" tab
   • Here you will see of all the devices you have added
   • Select all devices you want the folder be shared with
4. Click "Save" if you are done