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Syncthing

Keep your files in sync directly between your own devices.

Productivity
157Associated recommendation signals
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2026-08-22Latest indexed mention

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@LarryDarrellRecommendation signal
From there, I use Syncthing.
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@hiisukunRecommendation signal
I had previously been using syncthing to sync & backup the photos, same as other files on my phone and laptop.
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@kelvinjps10Recommendation signal
Now I use syncthing (no cloud needed)
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@exe34Recommendation signal
I use syncthing to sync a folder with my laptop, so I just push a pdf into the folder on the laptop and then it turns up on the pinenote in koreader.
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@cpburns2009Recommendation signal
now I use Syncthing.
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@KetoManx64Recommendation signal
I've been using chezmoi + Syncthing for about a year now.
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@shizcakesRecommendation signal
now I use Syncthing, further reducing my exposure.
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@caconym_Recommendation signal
Now I use syncthing over wireguard tunnels.
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@lexlambdaRecommendation signal
For Nextcloud, it could be a server, for direct synchronization that I use (Syncthing), my phone (almost always online) is the intermediate device for all.
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@kreyenborgiRecommendation signal
I use syncthing-fork from fdroid, works great
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@humanfromearth9Recommendation signal
Synchronizing with Syncthing works well enough both on desktops and smartphones.
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@gonzalohmRecommendation signal
I use keepass to store my password + syncthing to sync across devices
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