Syncthing is a free, open-source platform for synchronization of files between devices. It's an alternative to cloud services, allowing users to share and backup files without relying on a third-party provider. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Syncthing on macOS.
Before you start, ensure that you have the following:
Open the Terminal application by going to "Applications" -> "Utilities" -> "Terminal."
Type the following command into the Terminal window and press Enter:
/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
This command installs Homebrew, a package manager for macOS that will be used to install Syncthing.
Once Homebrew is installed, type the following command into the Terminal window and press Enter:
brew install syncthing
This command will install Syncthing onto your Mac.
Wait for the installation to complete. Once the installation is finished, the Terminal window should display "Installation successful."
To start Syncthing, type the following command into the Terminal window and press Enter:
syncthing
This command will start the Syncthing daemon.
Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8384/. This will open the Syncthing Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Follow the instructions on the GUI to set up Syncthing.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Syncthing on your Mac! Syncthing is an efficient way to keep your files synchronized across multiple devices.
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