Deploy RSync Container on Your Own Server
Just a simple container that has runs rsync to download content periodically
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What is RSync Container?
This app sets up a simple linux container with "rsync". The rsync process checks to see if there is any new files to be downloaded, and it downloads them immediately. ** IMPORTANT: ** Make sure `rsync` is installed on the remote machine. If you're SSHing into a container, make sure `rsync` is installed in the container.
Self-Host RSync Container
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
rsync_looped:
environment:
PRIVATE_KEY_BASE_64: ""
REMOTE_SOURCE_DIRECTORY: /backup-files/
REMOTE_SSH_ADDRESS: ""
REMOTE_SSH_PORT: "22"
REMOTE_SSH_USER: ""
RSYNC_SLEEP_GAP: 30s
volumes:
- rsync_looped-target-directory:/target-dir
volumes:
rsync_looped-target-directory: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host RSync Container?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
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