How to Run Syncthing as a Windows Service (Set It and Forget It!)

👍 👍 👍 WATCH THIS NEXT – https://youtu.be/xefBv84ML60 👍 👍 👍 In this video, I’ll show you how to run Syncthing as a Windows service so it starts automatically with your system — no more having to launch it manually every time. Whether you’re syncing files between devices or setting up a home server, this is the easiest way to keep Syncthing running quietly in the background. I’ll walk you through the setup step-by-step using Bill Stewart's GitHub, and show you how to make sure everything is working smoothly. Perfect for anyone looking to make their file sync setup more reliable and hands-off! Video links and scripts: 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/Bill-Stewart/SyncthingWindowsSetup 🔗 Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t 🔗 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 Want to help the channel? It’s so simple, click on a link to get started: 🔥 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alientech42 🔥 Need something from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vedMqV If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel for more Unraid tutorials. Tech I Recommend: 🔥PIA VPN 83% Discount: https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 🔥Unraid: https://unraid.net/pricing?via=alientech42 🔥Samsung Flash Drive: https://amzn.to/3TOFANd 🔥Samsung SSD Drive: https://amzn.to/4eHOO5Q 🔥Google TV 4K: https://amzn.to/3NIF7YN 🔥Google TV: https://amzn.to/3vEPy9K 🔥GoldenMate UPS: https://tidd.ly/4aooqOH - Use Code: AT4210 to get 10% Off Our Equipment: 🎙️ Shure Microphone: https://amzn.to/3v48I8G 🎤 Zoom F1 Field Recorder: https://amzn.to/4beDXhL 📷 Nikon Z30 Camera: https://amzn.to/48IKwHq Even if you don’t buy one of our items, we will still get a portion of any purchase from Amazon after clicking the link, and your price doesn’t change! Simply by shopping, you can help our family, and we appreciate it more than you know. As Amazon Affiliates, we thank you for thinking of us on your purchases! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555290714084 Sign up for our Newsletter: https://alientech42.ck.page/7407121354 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3010139302449818/ Send us a postcard or a sticker: AlienTech42 PO Box 333 Clare, MI 48617 Email – We get inundated with emails, to the point it’s so difficult to keep up. If you have a question concerning the video, asking on our Discord Server is the best way. https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t Otherwise, feel free to drop us an email and say hello! team@alientech42.com Please like and subscribe! We appreciate you joining us for this episode! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Default Windows Install 1:07 Installing as a Windows Service 3:33 Resume from Select Install Mode 5:00 Granting access to SyncthingServiceAcct 7:11 Adding Folders and Setting up a Sync 9:52 Testing the Sync 11:41 Outro