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

Jeff
June 21, 2025
Videos

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