Can syncthing download a file from multiple devices in parallel ?

For example a large 30GB file where the upload device has limited speed (typical in Germany is 20:1 download upload ratio). Can one device download the same file from multiple devices, torrent like ?

And can partially received files already sent to others ?

Yes. Syncthing splits files into blocks. When downloading blocks, syncthing distributes requests across all devices that announce availability for it.

okay, then only a global speed limit is missing … or do i miss it ?

currently if i need to limit my upload due to a video conference as example, i have to limit every connected device :frowning:

Go to Actions > Settings > Connections. Set the Incoming Rate Limit (kB/s) and / or Outgoing Rate Limit (kB/s) options.

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