# Latest **URL:** https://forum.syncthing.net/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.syncthing.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.syncthing.net/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [How to start from scratch](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-to-start-from-scratch/27077)
**Author:** [@sgeneris](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/sgeneris)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-to-start-from-scratch/27077 "2026-09-10T08:17:39Z")
For reasons that I do not really understand the syncing messed up and my only solution is to start syncing from scratch. The configuration is a local sending and a remote receiving. One of the things I tried was to rem… --- ## [Does syncthing not notify me when conflicts occur?](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/does-syncthing-not-notify-me-when-conflicts-occur/27113)
**Author:** [@Memposar](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/Memposar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/does-syncthing-not-notify-me-when-conflicts-occur/27113 "2026-09-09T12:46:09Z")
I have Syncthing on my Android phone, and it gives me a warning whenever there’s a conflict. I noticed however that Syncthing on my Windows PC has never informed me of conflicts, ever. How am I supposed to know when a c… --- ## [Sync conflict for no reason](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/sync-conflict-for-no-reason/27069)
**Author:** [@roseen](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/roseen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/sync-conflict-for-no-reason/27069 "2026-09-09T09:19:52Z")
I have a rather large folder, both in size and in number of files (231000 files, 11160 folders, 333 GiB), that I sync between a Windows 10 machine (A) and a Debian machine (B). This has been working nicely for many years… --- ## [Error that I do not understand](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/error-that-i-do-not-understand/27042)
**Author:** [@MolendijkM](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/MolendijkM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/error-that-i-do-not-understand/27042 "2026-09-09T03:23:43Z")
I have this error on one of my linux machines; 2026-08-22 12:59:27: Failed initial scan (error=“getglobalfile: fileinfo (unmarshal blocklist): proto: cannot parse invalid wire-format data” folder.label=albums folder.id… --- ## [android sync between profiles yet again](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/android-sync-between-profiles-yet-again/27109)
**Author:** [@Radoom](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/Radoom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/android-sync-between-profiles-yet-again/27109 "2026-09-08T07:29:00Z")
Me stupid. Me not understanding. Me sad :frowning: Okay, I had this working long time, noticed the other day it did no longer. Went through all the guides and posts and reinstalled and whatnot. And start to believe som… --- ## [Syncthing Menu (MacOS) is now v1.0.0](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-menu-macos-is-now-v1-0-0/27111)
**Author:** [@gTunes](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/gTunes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-menu-macos-is-now-v1-0-0/27111 "2026-09-08T04:37:11Z")
Syncthing Menu has been advanced to version v1.0.0. Thank you to everyone who participated in testing and gave feedback! Syncthing Menu is a MacOS native app, written completely in Swift. In addition to providing an al… --- ## [syncthing-fork: finding the author; unendable pause](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-fork-finding-the-author-unendable-pause/27097)
**Author:** [@se45tr6yftyhb](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/se45tr6yftyhb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-fork-finding-the-author-unendable-pause/27097 "2026-09-07T23:04:50Z")
Dear all If one tries to open a disscussion here on what I take to be the (main? most recent?) syncthing-fork repository, or to create a support request there, one is directed to this forum. So: . . . I had trouble det… --- ## [issue setting up Syncthing from terminal](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/issue-setting-up-syncthing-from-terminal/27106)
**Author:** [@Jake1](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/Jake1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/issue-setting-up-syncthing-from-terminal/27106 "2026-09-07T20:53:40Z")
Hey everyone, I have been trying to set up my Syncthing from my terminal and to have it open when my computer starts. I might have made a few mistakes since I do not know how to set this up correctly. First I have a Fed… --- ## [Update from syncthing v1.27.3](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/update-from-syncthing-v1-27-3/27098)
**Author:** [@sirio81](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/sirio81)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/update-from-syncthing-v1-27-3/27098 "2026-09-06T20:30:31Z")
Hi, I have 2 mobile devices that are running syncthing 1.27.3. One of them is not synching anymore. I guess it’s time to install syncthing-fork or BasicSync I’m afraid to mess things up. Probably the most safe thing t… --- ## [Cap number of connections](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/cap-number-of-connections/27080)
**Author:** [@BRKO48](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/BRKO48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/cap-number-of-connections/27080 "2026-09-04T10:59:40Z")
I have two Syncthing instances that are located half a world apart from each other. Tests regarding the number of connections revealed that there is a substantial increase in transfer speed to be gained by maxing the num… --- ## [Ferryman: using a synced folder as the coordination channel for AI agents](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/ferryman-using-a-synced-folder-as-the-coordination-channel-for-ai-agents/27092)
**Author:** [@estejosh](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/estejosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/ferryman-using-a-synced-folder-as-the-coordination-channel-for-ai-agents/27092 "2026-09-03T22:32:17Z")
I’ve built something on top of Syncthing and wanted to show the people whose work it depends on. I run coding agents across three machines. They needed a way to hand each other work — “do this”, “here’s the result”, “se… --- ## [Long filename deleted and failing to sync, error "file name too long"](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/long-filename-deleted-and-failing-to-sync-error-file-name-too-long/27052)
**Author:** [@fanda](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/fanda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/long-filename-deleted-and-failing-to-sync-error-file-name-too-long/27052 "2026-09-03T11:02:08Z")
Hi Syncthing team and community, I have been using ST for several years and find it incredibly useful, thanks for your work building this excellent project :slightly\_smiling\_face: I’m writing because I’ve run into a sm… --- ## [AmiSync - BEP implementation for AmigaOS 3.x](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/amisync-bep-implementation-for-amigaos-3-x/27057)
**Author:** [@thomassev](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/thomassev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/amisync-bep-implementation-for-amigaos-3-x/27057 "2026-09-01T20:48:43Z")
I have been working on a Syncthing daemon for AmigaOS 3.x and thought I’d share it. Small audience, but perhaps useful to one or two people. It runs on 68020 and up, and speaks BEP over TLS 1.3 via AmiSSL. No global … --- ## [How to set up a folder to receive files but not delete them](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-to-set-up-a-folder-to-receive-files-but-not-delete-them/27059)
**Author:** [@ggurman](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/ggurman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-to-set-up-a-folder-to-receive-files-but-not-delete-them/27059 "2026-08-31T16:46:31Z")
I’d like to be able to put files in a folder on one device, sync them, and then later be able to delete them from the first but keep them on the second. Is there a way to do this? --- ## [How do I mount a volume (macOS)](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-do-i-mount-a-volume-macos/27073)
**Author:** [@tryingtoconnect](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/tryingtoconnect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/how-do-i-mount-a-volume-macos/27073 "2026-08-31T14:14:00Z")
I am creating a new folder for a mapped drive. I have manually entered my path as: /Volumes/namedDrive/testFolder This results in error: 2026-08-29 16:24:25:Failed to create folder root directory: mkdir /Volumes/name… --- ## [Why isn't there a 'disconnect share and safely delete locally' option](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/why-isnt-there-a-disconnect-share-and-safely-delete-locally-option/27068)
**Author:** [@JBiegas611](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/JBiegas611)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/why-isnt-there-a-disconnect-share-and-safely-delete-locally-option/27068 "2026-08-31T08:37:24Z")
I am excited to try this app out, look great! Seems like a better choice for a working folder with the bock level updates than some other apps But, if I do want to use it for heavily used folder I many want to load and… --- ## [What do "Local Additions" and "Revert Local Changes" Mean?](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/what-do-local-additions-and-revert-local-changes-mean/27074)
**Author:** [@sgeneris](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/sgeneris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/what-do-local-additions-and-revert-local-changes-mean/27074 "2026-08-31T00:54:15Z")
I have set the local laptop to send and remote laptop to receive. I work on the local and once a month I sync the remote. Whenever I do a Resume to send changes to remote, after scanning I get “Up to date” on the local … --- ## [Does not autostart on Android 17](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/does-not-autostart-on-android-17/27071)
**Author:** [@dmischel](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/dmischel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/does-not-autostart-on-android-17/27071 "2026-08-30T01:01:50Z")
I am fairly new to Syncthing but have it running now on Windows, Linux, and Android. It does a fine job and I’m happy with what it does. It is the Android client at issue for me. This is the -fork version I got from the … --- ## [Reseting pass&name problem](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/reseting-pass-name-problem/27056)
**Author:** [@Seafss](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/Seafss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/reseting-pass-name-problem/27056 "2026-08-29T19:00:46Z")
Yes, I already tried the command “syncthing generate --gui-password=myNewPassword --gui-user=newUserName”, it says 2026/08/28 00:40:53 WARNING: Key exists; will not overwrite. 2026/08/28 00:40:53 INFO: Device ID: \[ful… --- ## [File lost](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/file-lost/27066)
**Author:** [@MBM](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/MBM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/file-lost/27066 "2026-08-28T19:32:40Z")
Hello everyone, If anyone can speak french I would feel grateful. I downloaded syncthing today so I just discovered it. I made it work somehow and discovered how it works. Therefore, I used on a folder and I have just… --- ## [I am computer dumb and cannot update Syncthing](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/i-am-computer-dumb-and-cannot-update-syncthing/27055)
**Author:** [@RoyTheNewbie](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/RoyTheNewbie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/i-am-computer-dumb-and-cannot-update-syncthing/27055 "2026-08-27T21:27:33Z")
I might be duplicating existing topics but am not educated enough to know. I am using a version of Syncthing on my Ubuntu laptop and it worked well for several years, syncing between my laptop and my old Android phone. B… --- ## ["Name is invalid" Error, but its actually valid!](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/name-is-invalid-error-but-its-actually-valid/27039)
**Author:** [@notshehab](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/notshehab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/name-is-invalid-error-but-its-actually-valid/27039 "2026-08-27T06:33:22Z")
Context: Backing up WhatsApp folder from Android to Windows But the files don’t actually end in a space or period! --- ## [2 out of of 5 devices not conecting](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/2-out-of-of-5-devices-not-conecting/27051)
**Author:** [@AppelBe](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/AppelBe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/2-out-of-of-5-devices-not-conecting/27051 "2026-08-27T04:50:47Z")
Hi all, I set up Syncthing at home to share pictures with my wife and to synchronize folders between my PC and NAS. The folders are shared across 5 devices: 2 Android phones 2 Windows PCs 1 NAS (TrueNAS with HexOS) A… --- ## [SOLVED: How do I check if Syncthing is running?](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/solved-how-do-i-check-if-syncthing-is-running/27050)
**Author:** [@jaker](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/jaker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/solved-how-do-i-check-if-syncthing-is-running/27050 "2026-08-26T19:29:25Z")
I’ve been using Syncthing for years on my Linux desktop but now I can’t seem to get it to start on a new install using the Software Manager on my new laptop Lenovo X240, running Linux Mint MATE 22.3 (I was having issues … --- ## [Forgot login name and password](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/forgot-login-name-and-password/27047)
**Author:** [@RoyTheNewbie](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/RoyTheNewbie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/forgot-login-name-and-password/27047 "2026-08-26T16:23:32Z")
Help! To use Syncthing on my laptop I usually just click on the Syncthing Web UI icon on the Ubuntu launcher. Now it is not taking me to the interface. Firefox is just showing a connection error message. I forgot my lo… --- ## [Reset syncthing account and configuration on linux(debian13)](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/reset-syncthing-account-and-configuration-on-linux-debian13/27049)
**Author:** [@julaval](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/julaval)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/reset-syncthing-account-and-configuration-on-linux-debian13/27049 "2026-08-26T05:58:08Z")
I wanted to start from scratch with syncthing on debian 13. I tried uninstalling syncthing and reinstalling it but it was not enough, My account and all my shared folders reappeared as if I did nothing. I managed to fou… --- ## [Implementing modern root access](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/implementing-modern-root-access/27048)
**Author:** [@whatobiplays](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/whatobiplays)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/implementing-modern-root-access/27048 "2026-08-26T00:00:20Z")
Hi, I’ve been following the root access PR and issue, and took a stab at spec’ing out a modernized root access implementation using topjohnwu’s libsu. I use a lot of AYANEO emulation handhelds, and unlike Retroid/AYN de… --- ## [Suboptimal behavior regarding ignore patterns and implicitly synced parent directories](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/suboptimal-behavior-regarding-ignore-patterns-and-implicitly-synced-parent-directories/27046)
**Author:** [@Martchus](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/Martchus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/suboptimal-behavior-regarding-ignore-patterns-and-implicitly-synced-parent-directories/27046 "2026-08-25T16:17:58Z")
I have a receive only folder with these ignore patterns: !/own/x86\_64-pc-linux-gnu-static/passwordmanager-4.3.2-openssl-4.0.1-libudev-zero !/own/x86\_64-pc-linux-gnu-static/passwordmanager-4.3.2-openssl-4.0.1 !/own/x86\_6… --- ## [Warn nodes syncing from the same public IP address](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/warn-nodes-syncing-from-the-same-public-ip-address/27022)
**Author:** [@piwi82](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/piwi82)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/warn-nodes-syncing-from-the-same-public-ip-address/27022 "2026-08-25T10:59:52Z")
I was taking a look at the network activity of my Syncthing relay and saw the following : The two nodes are syncing using the same public IPv4 address. Maybe they can’t see each other on the LAN because they are not o… --- ## [Start9 Server](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/start9-server/27044)
**Author:** [@mikek](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/mikek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/start9-server/27044 "2026-08-23T00:03:41Z")
I just upgraded my Start9 server and do not see Syncthing in either marketplace. Will I need to sideload or are you planning an update? I can move my info over to a Pi5 but i have much more room on the Start9. Thank … [Previous page](https://forum.syncthing.net/latest.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.syncthing.net/latest.md?page=3)