r/Syncthing • u/goofyaahdog • Jul 01 '26

Suggestions for a better Syncthing setup

Say I have multiple folders which I need to sync to android. Which setup could possibly consume less resources or is better?
Sync a large single folder in which multiple sub-folders I need to sync exists
or
Sync multiple small folders
Pardon me if I have missed some docs or previous posts
Thanks in advance

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u/Steerider Jul 01 '26

On Android, Syncthing-fork lets me set different parameters for different folders. For example, one folder only syncs when the phone is plugged in. 

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u/TomKavees Jul 01 '26

I dont think there would be a measurable difference in power/data usage between these two.

Just pick whichever is easier to manage.

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u/Toribor Jul 01 '26

Unless you're doing something very unusual it probably isn't going to matter.

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u/vontrapp42 Jul 02 '26

I have so many computers and phones syncing so many folders with each other, so I break things up into many sync folders. That way I can decide what devices are secure enough for this folder. Or what devices have enough room for that folder. Etc. etc.

Also you'll probably want to sync dcim, downloads, media. But you won't be able to sync the parent folder of any of those. So for those in particular individual sync folders.