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File Sync (Syncthing)

This section will show you how to set up Syncthing, which is keeps your files synchronized between multiple computers.

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Syncthing is like having your own private Dropbox or Google Drive.

We love Syncthing because your data remains private. None of your data is ever stored anywhere else other than on your computers. There is no central server that might be compromised, legally or illegally.

All communication between Syncthings is encrypted with TLS.

Install Syncthing on a Personal Computer​

First, you will need to install Syncthing on your laptop, desktop, or other personal computer. You only need to do this once!

After Syncthing is installed, you should be able to open the Syncthing web ui. The default url is: 127.0.0.0:8384

Create a new connection to PrintNanny Cloud.

Install Syncthing Base (MacOS)​

  1. Download the universal MacOS Installer.
  2. Unzip the syncthing-macos-universal folder.
  3. Double-click the syncthing binary file to run syncthing in your terminal.
  4. Syncthing will open 127.0.0.0:8384 in your browser

If you see a pop-up warning that says “syncthing” can’t be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed., follow these steps to run syncthing.

  1. Open MacOS Security & Privacy in the Settings menu

Open MacOS Security & Privacy in the Settings menu.

  1. Click the lock icon in the lower left-hand corner to edit your security settings.

Click the lock icon in the lower left-hand corner to edit your settings..

  1. Click the Open Anyway button to allow syncthing application.

Click the Open Anyway button to allow syncthing application..

Download windows syncthing binary.

  1. Download the universal MacOS Installer
  2. Unzip the syncthing-macos-universal folder
  3. Double-click the syncthing binary file.

Install Syncthing Base (Windows)​

  1. Download the Windows installer for your CPU architecture
  2. Unzip the syncthing folder.
  3. Double-click the syncthing binary file to run syncthing in your terminal.
  4. Syncthing will open 127.0.0.0:8384 in your browser

Download windows syncthing binary.

Install Syncthing Base (Linux)​

  1. Download the Linux installer for your CPU architecture
  2. Unzip the syncthing folder.
  3. Double-click the syncthing binary file to run syncthing in your terminal.
  4. Syncthing will open 127.0.0.0:8384 in your browser

Download linux syncthing binary.

Open PrintNanny OS Syncthing​

  1. Open the PrintNanny Cloud device dashboard
  2. Click the Select Action menu and open the Syncthing link

On the right-hand side, click Select Action and open the Syncthing link.

Connecting Syncthing devices​

Follow the Syncthing Getting Started Guide to connect Syncthing on your personal computer with Syncthing on a Raspberry Pi.