Syncthing release v1.27.6
Is there a simple guide for setting it up for the first time to sync between an Android phone and a Windows laptop? I downloaded what I needed to but I’m kinda confused.
One thing is how do I change what folder it’s synchronizing with on the laptop?
There should be an Add Folder option right?
You simply install it on each device, add some folders on each device, then pair a folder on one device with a folder on the other device and choose how the files should be copied (only one direction, the other direction, or both) and if you want to also sync deletions.
Syncthing is not actually the hard part, the hard part is how the two devices can talk to each other over the internet. I’ve set mine up to only talk over Tailscale (by using their Tailscale names in Syncthing).
I used this for a while to keep certain things synced between my laptop and my desktop. Fortunately, I now have a laptop that can serve as my desktop daily driver so no need. It’s still one of my favorite tools.
I always wanted a file sync solution, but I used to think of it as a server for me to host, so it was always just a dream… until I saw some creators I follow make videos about it and decided to give it a shot! It also made possible some amazing things, like having anything related to my Music directory all synced up so I don’t have to use a USB cable to sync it all, all the time.
Edit: I was also considering creating an actual file sync server using Syncthing, where everything would be syncdd to the server, essentially creating an easy-to-set-up local cloud!
What confuses me about this software, that the developer states that is not a backup software. I get that kind of, but does that mean it’s not as reliable?! :D
