Syncthing is an open-source, peer-to-peer file synchronization tool that can synchronize your files across multiple devices. Syncthing works on Linux, Windows, and macOS, and it ensures that your files are always synchronized by constantly monitoring changes and updating them in real-time.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Syncthing on Ubuntu Server latest version.
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
First, you need to add the Syncthing repository to your system. This will allow you to install the latest version of Syncthing.
To add the repository, run the following commands in your terminal:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install curl apt-transport-https
curl -s https://syncthing.net/release-key.txt | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb https://apt.syncthing.net/ syncthing stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/syncthing.list
The above commands will update your system, install the necessary packages, and add the Syncthing repository.
With the repository added, you can now install Syncthing on your system.
To install Syncthing, run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install syncthing
This will install Syncthing on your Ubuntu system.
After installation, you need to configure Syncthing on your system to start using it.
To start the Syncthing service, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start syncthing@<youruser>
Replace <youruser> with your actual username.
Once the service is started, you can access the Syncthing web interface by opening your web browser and visiting http://localhost:8384.
You should now see the Syncthing web interface with a prompt asking you to enter a device ID.
To generate a device ID, click on the "Generate" button. This will generate a unique device ID that you can use to identify your device.
Once you have generated a device ID, you should see the Syncthing dashboard with no devices connected.
To add a new device, click on the "Add Remote Device" button and enter the device ID that you want to connect to.
Once you have added a remote device, you can start sharing files between your devices.
If you want Syncthing to start automatically when your system boots up, you can enable the systemd service.
To enable the Syncthing service at startup, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable syncthing@<youruser>
Replace <youruser> with your actual username.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Syncthing on Ubuntu Server latest version. Syncthing is a powerful and easy-to-use file synchronization tool that helps you keep your files in sync across multiple devices. With Syncthing, you can ensure that your files are always up-to-date and available on all your devices.
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