How to Install Syncthing on Arch Linux

Syncthing is a free and open-source tool for synchronizing files across devices. This guide helps you install Syncthing on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux installed
• An internet connection

Step 1: Update your system

Update your system's package list and installed packages:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Syncthing

Install Syncthing using Pacman:

sudo pacman -S syncthing

Step 3: Enable and Start the Syncthing Service

Enable and start Syncthing to run automatically at boot:

sudo systemctl enable --now syncthing@<username>.service

Replace <username> with your Linux username.

Step 4: Configure Syncthing

Access the web interface at http://localhost:8384 to configure Syncthing settings.

You've successfully installed and configured Syncthing on Arch Linux, enabling data synchronization across devices.