Syncthing is a free, open-source file synchronization tool that allows users to securely synchronize files between multiple devices. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Syncthing on Windows 11.
Before getting started, please ensure that you have:
The first step is to visit the official Syncthing website at https://syncthing.net/ and navigate to the download section. Here you will find the download link for the latest stable version of Syncthing. Click on the link to start the download process.
Once the download is complete, locate the Syncthing setup file in your downloads folder and double-click on it to begin the installation process.
When prompted, select 'Run' to start the installation wizard.
Follow the prompts and accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement.
Finally, click on the 'Install' button to install Syncthing on your Windows 11 system.
After the installation is complete, open your web browser and navigate to the following address: http://localhost:8384/
This will take you to the Syncthing web interface, where you can configure and manage your Syncthing installation.
The first thing you need to do is add the device you want to sync files with. To do this, click on the 'Add Device' button and enter the Device ID of the device you want to sync files with, along with a name for the device.
Next, you need to create a folder that you want to sync. To do this, click on the 'Add Folder' button and select the folder you want to sync. You can also set folder-specific settings like ignore patterns, versioning, etc.
To share the folder you just created, click on the 'Share' button and select the device you want to share the folder with. You can also set permissions and access levels for the shared folder.
In this tutorial, we have covered the steps to install and configure Syncthing on Windows 11. With Syncthing, you can easily sync files between multiple devices and keep them up-to-date with the latest changes.
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