How to Install Syncthing on Ubuntu 22.04

Introduction

Syncthing is an open-source file synchronization tool that securely syncs files and folders across multiple devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Syncthing on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. An Ubuntu 22.04 server or desktop system
2. SSH access to the server (optional)
3. Root or sudo privileges

Step 1: Add Syncthing Repository

Import the GPG key:

curl -s https://syncthing.net/release-key.txt | sudo apt-key add -

Add the Syncthing repository:

echo "deb https://apt.syncthing.net/ syncthing stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/syncthing.list

Update the package index:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Syncthing

Install Syncthing:

sudo apt install syncthing

Step 3: Configure Syncthing

Start the Syncthing service:

syncthing

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8384 to access the Syncthing web interface.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Syncthing and add devices for synchronization.

Step 4: Enable Syncthing Service

Enable the Syncthing service to start on system boot:

sudo systemctl enable [email protected]

Replace username with your username.

Step 5: Access Syncthing Web Interface

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8384 to access the Syncthing web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Syncthing on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now use Syncthing to securely sync files and folders across multiple devices.