Syncthing

Infrastructure128MB+ RAM

Continuous file synchronization between devices

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Deploy Syncthing in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Syncthing

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Syncthing Manually

Set up Syncthing yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/syncthing
cd ~/apps/syncthing

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  syncthing:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/syncthing:latest
    ports:
      - "8384:8384"
      - "22000:22000/tcp"
      - "22000:22000/udp"
      - "21027:21027/udp"
    environment:
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
    volumes:
      - syncthing_config:/config
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  syncthing_config:

Configuration Options

PORTWeb UI port(default: 8384)

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8384/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8384

Skip the Terminal

Too complicated? Let Server Compass handle it.

No terminal needed. Deploy Syncthing through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

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After Deployment

After deploying Syncthing with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access web UI

Set up GUI password

Add devices and folders to sync

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Syncthing FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Syncthing

How do I deploy Syncthing with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Syncthing from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Syncthing?

Syncthing requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Syncthing data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Syncthing backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Syncthing to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Syncthing image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Syncthing free to self-host?

Syncthing is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.