Does Syncthing work on Linux?
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- Latest version 2.1.7
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Yes. Syncthing Foundation publishes an official Linux version of Syncthing. It’s in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install Syncthing
sudo apt install syncthingsudo apt install syncthingsudo dnf install syncthingsudo pacman -S syncthingsudo zypper install syncthingNot on Flathub.
How to install Syncthing on Linux
Syncthing Foundation provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install syncthingInstalls Syncthing 1.29.5 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install syncthingInstalls Syncthing 1.29.5 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install syncthingInstalls Syncthing 2.1.6 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S syncthingInstalls Syncthing 2.1.7 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install syncthingInstalls Syncthing 2.1.7 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
Syncthing is not on Flathub.
Which version of Syncthing will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 1.29.5 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 1.29.5 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 2.1.6 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 2.1.7 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 2.1.7 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | — | Not packaged | — |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Nov 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Which install method should you use for Syncthing?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Flatpak is the alternative if you want the same package everywhere.
- Syncthing Foundation’s own download. Syncthing Foundation publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Ubuntu has 1.29.5, Debian has 1.29.5 and Fedora has 2.1.6, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 2.1.7.
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Syncthing on Linux: common questions
Does Syncthing work on Linux?
Yes. Syncthing Foundation publishes an official Linux version of Syncthing. It’s in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install Syncthing on Ubuntu?
Syncthing is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install syncthing” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center.
Which Linux distros package Syncthing?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (1.29.5), Debian 13 (1.29.5), Fedora 44 (2.1.6), Arch Linux (2.1.7) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (2.1.7).