Use syncthing only to keep file versions

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Hi there, I have been using syncthing for a while and I love it. I would like to know if it is possible to use syncthing to make a repository (not shared) keep different versions of the files inside as they are being modified inside the same computer (but not shared with other computers). I have created a normal repository for one folder and selected “simple versions” but when I modify the files inside of that folder the .stversions folder is not created. Any way to do this without sharing with other computer? Thanks

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It’s kinda “backup by syncthing” not exactly by design, but can be done (in addition to a proper backup solution ofcourse)

I do something similar by running two instances of ST on the same computer:

  • instance 1 - main one, tons of folders, many linked devices, etc. This instance has among others one folder that is set to “send-only”/“master” and is shared only with the second instance of this machine.
  • instance 2 - “backup versions” only has the aforementioned folder shared by instance 1. No more devices as well. On this instance I have “Staggered Versioning” enabled for this folder.

What happens: current state of folder is mirrored to the location configured by instance 2, and inside it there is also .stversions that has all the previous versions.

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Cool, good idea. I’ll do that!!! Thanks :slight_smile:

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You’re welcome!

Also, pay attention to run both instances in separate directories with separate configs.

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