Syncthing

Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program that synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. As a free, open-source solution, Syncthing has become the go-to choice for users and organizations seeking a privacy-focused alternative to cloud storage services. With over 60,000 active installations and millions of users worldwide, Syncthing provides enterprise-grade synchronization without compromising on security or control.

Common Use Cases

Syncthing serves diverse synchronization needs across different scenarios. Development teams use it to share code repositories and build artifacts across multiple workstations without relying on external services. Creative professionals leverage Syncthing to synchronize large media files between editing workstations and backup servers, ensuring their work is always protected. Remote workers maintain synchronized document folders between home and office computers, while IT administrators use it for configuration file distribution across server fleets. Photographers and content creators appreciate Syncthing for automatic photo backup from mobile devices to home servers, and families use it to share files privately without exposing data to third-party services.

Key Features

• Private and secure: All data remains on your devices with no central server, using TLS encryption with perfect forward secrecy
• Peer-to-peer architecture: Direct device-to-device synchronization with automatic NAT traversal and relay fallback
• Flexible folder configuration: Support for bidirectional sync, send-only, and receive-only folder types
• Intelligent conflict resolution: Automatic detection and handling of files modified simultaneously on multiple devices
• Efficient synchronization: Block-level transfers with deduplication, and smart handling of file moves and renames
• File versioning: Multiple versioning strategies including trash can, simple, staggered, and external versioning
• Selective synchronization: Ignore patterns and file filters for precise control over what gets synchronized
• Cross-platform support: Native applications for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and more
• Web-based interface: Responsive configuration interface accessible from any browser
• LAN optimization: Automatic local network discovery for fast transfers when devices are on the same network

Why deploy Syncthing on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Syncthing on a Hostinger VPS provides you with a reliable, always-online synchronization hub that bridges all your devices. Unlike personal computers that may be offline or mobile devices with limited storage, a VPS ensures 24/7 availability for continuous synchronization. You gain complete control over your data with dedicated resources, eliminating storage limits and subscription fees associated with cloud services. The VPS acts as a central synchronization point for distributed teams or multiple locations, providing fast backbone connectivity for efficient file transfers. With dedicated ports and reliable network connectivity, Syncthing achieves optimal performance for both local and remote synchronization. You can scale storage as needed, implement custom backup strategies, and integrate Syncthing into your existing infrastructure while maintaining full data sovereignty and privacy compliance.