# Syncthing sometimes takes too long to sync files, is this normal?

**URL:** https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-sometimes-takes-too-long-to-sync-files-is-this-normal/27258
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [October 26, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-sometimes-takes-too-long-to-sync-files-is-this-normal/27258 "2026-10-26T09:56:49Z")
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### Author: ![paizly01zb](https://forum.syncthing.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/6bbea6/32.png) [@paizly01zb](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/paizly01zb)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-sometimes-takes-too-long-to-sync-files-is-this-normal/27258/1 "2026-10-26T09:56:49Z")

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Hey guys,

I started using Syncthing recently to sync files between my PC and laptop. Most of the time it works fine, but sometimes it takes a while to detect new files, even when both devices are online.

I already tried restarting Syncthing on both devices but it still happens sometimes.

Is there any setting I should check, or this is just normal behavior? Both devices are on the same wifi network btw.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, still learning how Syncthing works 😅

Thanks!

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### Author: ![tomasz86](https://forum.syncthing.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/96bed5/32.png) [@tomasz86](https://forum.syncthing.net/u/tomasz86)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-sometimes-takes-too-long-to-sync-files-is-this-normal/27258/2 "2026-10-26T11:27:39Z")

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How long is “too long”? By default, there’s a 10s delay when it comes to detecting new files and modifications, and a 60s delay for deletions.

Does it actually still detect the changes automatically, or do you need to force a rescan manually?