Remote Delete

[arynhard]

I would like to see a feature added that enables a user to send a command to a remote btsync client that clears all data on that device only, including the hidden Sync archive folder. This can be very useful in the case of a lost or stolen device.

[benguild]

I agree that this would be cool, but I also feel like it could be abused to nuke the device that hasn't been stolen. Setting PINs + passwords on both GUIs would be essential.

[ChrisH]

Aren't there already enough apps and services out there that allow you to wipe your device remotely? Why do you need another way to just delete BTSync data? I mean if your device gets stolen you'd want to wipe ALL data on it, not just the stuff that BTSync knows about.

[benguild]

That's true, there might be better options available. Still, the decentralized nature of BTSync is interesting.

[ChrisH]

I still prefer wiping devices with a text message or push command instead of reimplementing that functionality within BTSync with all the things that can go wrong with it (security, as you mentioned; the device has to have an internet connection; BTSync has to be running; a BTSync node has to be up and reachable; what about canceling the wipe command because you find the device in your bag after all; etc. etc.)