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Thank you rdebath, your example worked perfectly. I was missing the comma and the square brackets before and after each shared folders.

Any idea where I would put that? This conf file works: "device_name": "Linux Server", "listening_port" : 0, "storage_path" : "/bin/.sync", // "pid_file" : "/var/run/syncapp/syncapp.pid", "check_for_updates" : true, "use_upnp" : true, "download_limit" : 0, "upload_limit" : 0, "shared_folders" : [ { // use /bin/btsync --generate-secret in command line to create new secret "secret" : "SECRETKEY", "dir" : "/home/folder1", "use_relay_server" : true, "use_tracker" : true, "use_dht" : false, "search_lan" : true, "use_sync_trash" : false, "known_hosts" : [ "192.168.1.2:44444", "myhost.com:6881" ] } ] }

I decided to use the conf file rather than the webui today for a little bit more security. But, when I enter my info into the file, btsync will not start. I get the following error: Here is my conf file: { "device_name": "Linux Server", "listening_port" : 0, "storage_path" : "/bin/.sync", // "pid_file" : "/var/run/syncapp/syncapp.pid", "check_for_updates" : true, "use_upnp" : true, "download_limit" : 0, "upload_limit" : 0, "shared_folders" : [ { // use /bin/btsync --generate-secret in command line to create new secret "secret" : "SECRETKEY", "dir" : "/home/folder1", "use_relay_server" : true, "use_tracker" : true, "use_dht" : false, "search_lan" : true, "use_sync_trash" : false, "known_hosts" : [ "192.168.1.2:44444", "myhost.com:6881" ] } { "secret" : "SECRETKEY", "dir" : "/home/folder2", "use_relay_server" : true, "use_tracker" : true, "use_dht" : false, "search_lan" : true, "use_sync_trash" : false, "known_hosts" : [ "192.168.1.2:44444", "myhost.com:6881" ] } { "secret" : "SECRETKEY", "dir" : "/home/folder3", "use_relay_server" : true, "use_tracker" : true, "use_dht" : false, "search_lan" : true, "use_sync_trash" : false, "known_hosts" : [ "192.168.1.2:44444", "myhost.com:6881" ] } ] } Any ideas as to what is not right? Eddie

I agree. This would be a great feature even for those that don't share. This way we can specify on our NAS where the shared folders start. It took me quite awhile to remember where the QNAP stored it's shared folders.

I think a good way to sync folders on the mobile device would be the ability to sync a sub-folder of another sync. For instance, I have a backup sync between my notebook and my NAS for my Pictures folder. Rather than syncing this large folder with my mobile device, I would prefer to create a folder called "Mobile" in my Pictures folder and have my device only sync that folder. For this to work, the Sync app would need to be able to sync sub-folders. Rather than creating another sync in my app, I think it might be easier to create a file in my Pictures folder that is read by BTSync to sync the sub-folder Mobile. Ie, Create a file called .SyncSub in Pictures that contains text similar to "MOBILESECRETKEY Mobile". This file basically would mean to sync a folder called Mobile using the secret key MOBILESECRETKEY. I would want the .SyncSub file synced across all devices that sync the Pictures folder so that Mobile gets synced no matter which device was online at that time.

I don't think he was trying to be rude as you implied. He probably could have posted the link, but he would have had to search for it first. I think he was trying to point out that your question has been answered here.

I updated to 1.0.130 and CPU usage is considerably less than before even while indexing. Yea!!!

I think it might be better to have a system similar to the Amazon S3 service. They require two keys for authentication, an access key and a secret key. Because if you have millions of people using BitTorrent Sync, chances are someone will eventually end up in another's shared folder just by hitting generate key.

I have seen this mentioned before, but haven't seen any resolutions. I had a Zyxel NSA-221 that I was able to install btsync 1.0.116 without any issues. It ran fine, but was extremely slow and constantly ran the CPU at 100% even when idle. So, I purchased a QNAP TS-219II to replace it. I was able to get this up and running fine as you can see here. Now, it doesn't usually run at 100%, but it is above 60% more than it's not, it would seem. I was watching it this morning after making sure that there were no other devices connected. I also made sure to wait until any indexing was complete. I watched it go between 93% and 1%, but mostly staying at around 60-70% Here is a screenshot of it at 93% with no devices attached and no indexes running. I know this is still alpha, but should it be running that high when idle? Eddie

Here is what I did to make it work after reboot. You may need to change some paths according to your model. 1. I placed the btsync binary in /usr/local/bin. cd /usr/local/bin wget http://btsync.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/btsync_arm.tar.gz tar -zxvf btsync_arm.tar.gz rm btsync_arm.tar.gz 2. I created a file called btsync.conf in the same folder as the binary file. The following shows what I placed in this file. { "device_name": "QNAP Name", "listening_port": 0, "storage_path": "/var/spool/btsync", "pid_file": "/var/run/btsync.pid", "check_for_updates": true, "use_upnp": true, "download_limit": 0, "upload_limit": 0, "webui": { "listen": "0.0.0.0:8888", "login": "admin", "password": "password" } } 3. I created an autorun.sh file with the following contents. #!/bin/sh /share/MD0_DATA/.qpkg/autorun/autorun.sh & Add above into /tmp/config/autorun.sh file created below. mount -t ext4 /dev/mtdblock5 /tmp/config vi /tmp/config/autorun.sh chmod +x /tmp/config/autorun.sh echo . echo "unmounting /tmp/config..." umount /tmp/config The above may be different depending on your model. Click here for more information. 4. I created the autorun file with btsync for startup. This file will be run by above script and can be edited without mounting later. mkdir /share/MD0_DATA/.qpkg/autorun cd /share/MD0_DATA/.qpkg/autorun/ touch autorun.sh chmod +x autorun.sh In this file I have the following #!/bin/sh /usr/local/bin/btsync --config /usr/local/bin/btsync.conf This doesn't have the elegant start/stop script, but for me it's not really necessary as I don't really intend to login and start or stop btsync. Hope this helps, Eddie

Where is your sync.conf? You need the full path /home/user/btsyncfolder/btsync --config /home/user/btsyncfolder/sync.conf

I installed this using your script. It works great, but when I reboot, both /etc/btsync.conf and /etc/init.d/btsync.sh are missing or deleted. The /usr/local/bin/btsync file is still present though but will not run.

I never did get it working. Still trying...

Count me in too as a tester. :-)

You can't install it without admin rights, but you can install it in a non-admin account. You will need to input your admin password to install or run it. But, as long as you check the "Start BitTorrent Sync when Windows Starts" box, it will run each time non-admin user logs in.

I would agree with that point of view for most. But, I don't have any files to sync that would matter. Since, they are only a backup storage host, I can understand them being strict about hosting. Some hosting apps can be pretty resource intensive. As far as BitTorrent Sync, it is in their FAQ: Eddie

You have to create the file first. Instructions are in the guide. I think the command is btsync --dump-sample-config I believe it only shows the config on the screen, you will need to copy and paste it into the file you create. Eddie

I just came across this link and thought I would share. A company called Backupsy, that offers hosting for backups only allows BitTorrent Sync and has a 250GB special for $5 per month or 500GB for $7 per month. KVM250 https://backupsy.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=1&promocode=HOLYMOSES KVM500 https://backupsy.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=2&promocode=GOTMEADEAL I just signed up. As soon as I get up and running I will post install instructions. Eddie

There is an option, just click the gear icon next to your share in the web interface! EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see the 2nd page or realize this was an old post.

I enabled debug on the NAS and this is what I got: [20130323 10:11:25] NAT-PMP: error: Not Authorized/Refused (e.g. box supports mapping, but user has turned feature off) [20130323 10:11:25] NAT-PMP: error: Not Authorized/Refused (e.g. box supports mapping, but user has turned feature off) [20130323 10:11:26] NAT-PMP: Mapped TCP port 56311 -> 192.168.0.2:56311 [20130323 10:11:26] NAT-PMP: Mapped UDP port 56311 -> 192.168.0.2:56311 [20130323 10:11:26] NAT-PMP: Got external IP: xx.xxx.xxx.xx

I tried the symlink setup, but still no go. Is there a way to point the btsync app to the /ffp/lib folder? Is btsync looking in /lib or /usr/lib? Eddie

Do you know how to add these?

Hi Harold, Thanks for replying. I had installed curl using funpkg. When I type in curl, I get the following: root@nas02:/mnt/HD_a2/ffp/home/root# curl curl: try 'curl --help' for more information root@nas02:/mnt/HD_a2/ffp/home/root# But, I still get the same error trying to run btsync. Eddie

I was able to install ffp onto this NAS drive using the instructions at http://www.nasdestru...25-323-343-345/ I downloaded the ARM version of BTSync, but when I try to run it I get the following error: Failed to sent minidump file <NULL>. code = 4090232 error: libcurl.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory. response: OK Failed to sent minidump file <NULL>. code = 4098912 error: libcurl.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory. response: OK Failed to sent minidump file <NULL>. code = 4098960 error: libcurl.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory. response: OK I also tried creating a config file and running it with that, but same error. Here is my uname -a info: Linux nas02 2.6.22.7 #4 Fri Jan 22 11:02:54 CST 2010 armv5tejl unknown Any help would be greatly appreciated. Eddie

I would like a pause sync option on the web based clients.