Syncthing

Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program that syncs files between multiple devices.

Package Information

Property	Value
Package Name	syncthing
Upstream	syncthing.net
License	MPL-2.0
Default Port	8384 (Web UI), 22000 (Sync)

Features

• Peer-to-peer sync (no cloud required)
• End-to-end encryption
• Versioning
• Selective sync
• Cross-platform

Installation

1. Install Syncthing from Package Center
2. Access web interface at http://your-nas:8384

Configuration

Add Devices

1. Get device ID from each Syncthing instance (Actions → Show ID)
2. Add Remote Device with the ID
3. Accept on both sides

Share Folders

1. Add Folder in web UI
2. Set folder path on NAS
3. Share with connected devices
4. Accept share on remote devices

Folder Settings

• Send Only - One-way sync from this device
• Receive Only - One-way sync to this device
• Send & Receive - Full two-way sync

Versioning

Enable file versioning in folder settings: - Simple File Versioning - Staggered File Versioning - External Versioning - Trash Can Versioning

Data Locations

• Configuration: /var/packages/syncthing/var/config/
• Index database: /var/packages/syncthing/var/index/

Troubleshooting

Devices Not Connecting

1. Check port 22000 is accessible
2. Enable global/local discovery
3. Try adding relay servers

Slow Sync

1. Check network settings
2. Increase folder rescan interval
3. Exclude unnecessary files/folders

Logs

View logs in web UI or /var/packages/syncthing/var/syncthing.log

Related Packages

• rclone - Cloud storage sync
• Restic - Backup solution