Syncthing Makes Continuous File Synchronization Easy

Syncthing is a robust, open-source program designed to make continuous file synchronization a breeze, all while keeping your data secure and under your control. Syncthing can be leveraged to address a myriad of small business file-based synchronization challenges.

What is Syncthing?

Syncthing is an innovative file synchronization tool that facilitates the real-time syncing of files across two or more computers. What sets Syncthing apart is its commitment to security and privacy. Unlike conventional cloud storage solutions that often require trusting a third party with your data, Syncthing ensures that your files are synchronized directly between devices without the need for intermediaries. This not only enhances security but also gives you full control over where your data is stored and how it is transmitted over the internet.

Why Syncthing for Your Business?

For businesses, particularly small enterprises that may not have extensive IT infrastructure, Syncthing represents an ideal solution for a variety of file synchronization needs. Whether you’re looking to upload important documents to your self-hosted cloud server, share project files among team members, or ensure that backup copies of critical data are always up to date across devices, Syncthing offers a flexible and secure approach. Its real-time syncing capability means that changes made to files on one device are immediately reflected on all other synchronized devices, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Syncthing is more than just a file synchronization tool; it is a solution that empowers small businesses to take control of their data transfer privacy. Formable can help your business unlock the full potential of Syncthing, formulating a sync strategy that meets your unique needs and integrates smoothly with your existing business applications and devices.

Formable's Syncthing Portainer stack docker-compose.yml

version: "2.1"
services:
  syncthing:
    image: ghcr.io/linuxserver/syncthing
    container_name: syncthing
    hostname: syncthing
    environment:
      - PUID=1002
      - PGID=1002
      - TZ=America/New_York
    volumes:
      - app_config:/config
      - type: bind
        source: /home/forge/syncthing
        target: /data1
    ports:
      - 8384:8384
      - 22000:22000
      - 21027:21027/udp
    restart: unless-stopped
    
volumes:
  app_config:
  app_data: