Deploy Syncthing on Your Own Server
Open Source Continuous File Synchronization.
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What is Syncthing?
Read more about Syncthing's goals: https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing#goals
Self-Host Syncthing
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.
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
syncthing:
image: syncthing/syncthing:1.5.0
volumes:
- syncthing-data:/var/syncthing
ports:
- $$cap_port_sync:22000
volumes:
syncthing-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8384
Why Self-Host Syncthing?
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
Docker Image
syncthing/syncthing:${version}Official Docs
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