How to Install Syncthing on OpenBSD

Syncthing is an open-source file synchronization program. It allows you to sync files between different computers or devices securely. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install Syncthing on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• A working installation of OpenBSD
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface (CLI)

Step 1: Install Syncthing

First, we need to download and install Syncthing. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg_add syncthing

This will download and install the latest version of Syncthing from the official OpenBSD package repository.

Step 2: Start Syncthing

Now that we have installed Syncthing, we need to start the Syncthing service. Run the following command to start the Syncthing daemon:

sudo rcctl enable syncthing
sudo rcctl start syncthing

Step 3: Access Syncthing Web Interface

By default, Syncthing listens on port 8384. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8384 to access the Syncthing web interface.

You will need to configure Syncthing before you can use it to sync files. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your syncing folders and devices.

Step 4: Configure Syncthing as a Daemon

If you want to run Syncthing as a daemon on OpenBSD, you can do so using the following command:

sudo rcctl enable syncthing

This will start Syncthing on boot and keep it running in the background.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have looked at how to install Syncthing on OpenBSD. Syncthing is an excellent tool for syncing files between different computers or devices securely. With Syncthing, you can keep your files up-to-date across multiple platforms with ease.