How to use Syncthing to sync devices (and Obsidian!) for free

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Published 2023-10-06

Did you know that there are several free ways to sync computer files and folders? I've been using #Syncthing to keep my home and work computers in #sync, but you can also use it to synchronize your #Obsidian vaults.

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0:00 | Intro
0:27 | Syncthing works on a local network.
1:07 | Where to download Syncthing.
1:31 | How to set up Syncthing.
3:44 | How to add devices to Syncthing.
6:40 | How to use Syncthing to synchronize Obsidian

All Comments (12)

@MasterBrain182 8 months ago

Astonishing content Man 💯💯 Thanks to share your knowledge with us 🥳 Thumbs Up from Brazil, yeeeh 👍👍👍
@MarkAndersen835 28 days ago

Awesome video!
@mmclw 5 months ago

You're really underrated
@Styfros 7 months ago

Great tutorial works like a charm
@smalltimer4370 21 days ago

With Obsidian, could Syncthing run one particular machine on a network, and all other machines (windows, Linux and Android) would connect to that particular machine with the main Obsidian file, just like a central server?
@josephmusembi4391 5 months ago

Awesome, thanks
@LeonelRFF 4 months ago

While syncthing is running the window must be kept open. Is it possible for it to work in the background without the window being open?
@jay_with_the_real6381 28 days ago

Tutorial was great, but looks like this method does not work for iphone, is that right?
@JelckedeBoer 5 months ago

Would it not be better to ignore/not sync the settings file (.obsidian) on the Android and have a separate settings?
@williambeldamlkke8054 5 months ago

I get duplicates on my Obsidian (after syncing with syncthing on my oneplus and computer) after writing in a page, do you know why that might be?
@n1lknarf 1 month ago

outdated, please make an updated tutorial. the trayzor version of the software is no longer available.