Syncthing is a free and open-source file synchronization tool that can help you keep your data in sync across different devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Syncthing on Arch Linux.
Before you start installing Syncthing, you need to have the following prerequisites:
Before installing anything new, it is always a good idea to update your system's package list and upgrade any installed packages to their latest versions. To do this, open the terminal on your Arch Linux system and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Enter your password if prompted, and wait for the update process to finish.
Once your system is up-to-date, you can proceed to install Syncthing. Arch Linux offers Syncthing in its official repositories, so you can use the Pacman package manager to install it. Run the following command to install Syncthing:
sudo pacman -S syncthing
Type 'Y' and hit Enter when prompted to confirm the installation.
After Syncthing is installed, you need to enable and start the Syncthing service. This will ensure that the Syncthing software starts automatically when your system boots up, and that it keeps running in the background.
Run the following command to enable and start the Syncthing service:
sudo systemctl enable --now syncthing@<username>.service
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Once Syncthing is installed and running, you can open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8384 to access the Syncthing web interface.
From there, you can configure Syncthing by setting up folders to sync, adding devices to share the folders with, and configuring other settings.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Syncthing on Arch Linux and configured it to start automatically at boot. You can now use Syncthing to keep your data in sync across multiple devices.
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