Sync BitTorrent is a tool developed by company BitTorrent . It allows us to synchronize a number of unlimited folders between multiple devices together , as long as the machines that run Windows , OS X , Linux , Android or iOS . You can also use BitTorrent Sync ( BTS ) to send files from one computer to another computer quickly without via Bluetooth , do not need to plug the USB cable promiscuous because everything is done via Wi - Fi or 3G . In addition to the ability to sync unlimited capacity , BTS is completely free and highly secure . Today I will write tutorials to help you use this tool offline.
1. BitTorrent Sync activity like?
BTS sync all our files via peer -to - peer ( P2P ) , also known as peer protocol . This protocol is also used in the torrent software like uTorrent or BitTorrent because it is very effective when you need to move large files sizes to many different devices . According to the application BitTorrent BTS algorithm will automatically select the best that we can achieve download and upload speeds up to use in each case . If your devices are in the same LAN , LAN will be spent to speed faster , but if you 're outside the office but want to sync with your home computer , the Internet spend .
As mentioned above, BTS allows us to synchronize (sync) files , folders between multiple devices over the network together , sounding like the cloud storage but is actually not . The cloud services such as Dropbox , Google Drive , iCloud , SkyDrive will retrieve data from your computer to a store to their servers , then when you need to sync to device B , then B will be on the server machine to download the file.
Meanwhile, the BTS server not through intermediaries, it only take files from one computer to another via computer only. This enables faster sync speed , limit the loss or corruption of data due to errors on the server, and the most important is that we have the capacity to sync much as you like , without having to worry about the of 5GB , 10GB , 15GB , 50GB , such as when using cloud services .
On the security front , BTS uses 256-bit AES algorithm to encrypt the connection between the devices together . And each shared folder has a different key , to get the key in hand , we can sync folders . You can imagine that in the BTS , you sync a folder of work , a family photo folder , a music folder . With the work directory , you can share its course to colleagues and they are only allowed to properly sync this folder only, can not touch the other two folders.
2. Download BitTorrent Sync
First of all you need to visit http://labs.bittorrent.com/experiments/sync.html, click the Download button to download the installation file if you are using BTS on Windows , OS X or Linux . And if you 're spending Android or iOS , you can go Google Play or App Store to download the app version for mobile devices.
Download BitTorrent Sync for Android
Download BitTorrent Sync for iOS
After downloading the app on your computer , you install it as cover while installing other software , nothing complicated at all. On Android and iOS are the same . In the first run , you will be asked is " Secret Code " or not , skip this step by selecting select " Standard Setup " okay . In addition, applications will also be some initial guidance , you can refer to , is not it also be ignored ( click " Skip this tour" ) .
3. Setting up and using BTS
Using BTS extremely easy, it is not very easy because you are not logged in, no username or password to remember anything. As mentioned earlier , each directory will have a private security lock and key are just could start synchronizing .
For simplicity , I will take three examples : 1 / synchronize files between a Mac and a Win , 2 / sync between Mac / Win with Android / iOS , 3 / Send files between mobile devices with together . Note that the BTS interface on Mac and Win the same, on the Android and iOS are the same . When there is a difference I would say clearly .
Example 1: Synchronizing folders between two computers with each other - a Mac , a Windows machine (machine Windows to Windows to do the same)
First of all , you must install the app on both Mac and Windows BTS with the guidance in section 2. Now for example, I have a folder named " Test BTS " on the Desktop of Windows , now I want it to sync with my Mac . Try out a few files in this folder are okay .
Then you run Windows apps on the BTS. In the main interface , Folders tab , click the button "Add a Folder Sync ". In the dialog box that appears, click the Generate button to the " Secret Folder " . This secret key is reserved for our BTS folder. Also in the " Folder to Sync", click the Browse button , browse to the folder "Test BTS" you 're putting on the desktop. After you 've made your selection , press OK .
Now the main interface of the BTS will reappear , accompanied by the path of the folder " Test BTS " that we added earlier , plus size and total number of files contained in the folder . Right-click on this line , select " Show preferences folder " . You will see two full lines of text , this is the course for you to copy and synchronize Macs .
There are three types of security lock which provides our BTS : " Full access secret " will allow your Mac ( and all the other devices synchronize folders ) , are allowed to edit , add , delete files . Also type " Read-only secret " only allows other devices to your computer and download the file read / see / copy out can not directly intervene . The last type " One -time access secret " key is going to expire in 24 hours , ie after 24 hours , the other devices will not be able to sync with your Win machine anymore . In this example, you would select " Full access Secret " Copy button next to it or write a paper, or send you mail something is up as long as you can enter the text right side is Mac . He further suggested @ Airblade14 using your Evernote to copy code from one computer to another super quick , it is also a good way.
Now we will move through the Mac. On the Mac , you also run the application on the BTS . Click on the + button in the main interface of the app . In the " Shared Secret " , enter filenames nasty here earlier . With the " Folder to Sync " , choose the folder that contains the file you want to be pushed from the Win over . For simplicity , I also always select a folder named " Test BTS " on the Desktop . Click OK when finished.
Immediately , BTS will conduct sync your files in a blink all the files from the Windows machine will be " fired " into our Macs . That's it . Now try adding something to the Mac BTS folder view , it would also be contrary to Win always sync . You can rehearse with the other folder . If you want to sync from Mac to Win , Win to Win , Mac to Mac , then do the same as above .
Some suggestions for using the sync between two computers together:
Synchronize files and documents between a computer at home with agencies
Sync files between all the computers in the house , from having to manually copy
Synchronization between laptop to desktop
Synchronize files with others when working in groups
Example 2 : Sync between computers with mobile devices
Suppose you have a folder named " Mobile Sync " file contains a few images and documents up to sync your iOS or Android devices . Note that the interface on Android and iOS alike , so I only write tutorials for Android , iOS also do the same .
First of all , you also run the application on the computer BTS ( I spent here as illustrative Mac , Win same machine ) . Click on the + sign . In the new dialog box appears, in the " Shared secret " , click the Generate button to generate a security code associated with the folder . In the " Folder to sync " , choose the " Mobile Sync " your . Click OK when finished. Now you will be taken back to the main interface of the BTS , the sync folder list , you will see the path of the " Mobile Sync " that we just added .
Next, right click on your path line Mobile Sync , select " Connect mobile device ." A QR code will appear , you can select the code " Full access" , which allows the device to Android / iOS enable us to edit , add files , delete files , and " Read Only " only licensed devices mobile and download the file to read only.
Now hold onto your Android machine , run BTS applications . In the Sync tab , in the upper right corner of the screen , you will see a folder icon and a + . Touching it . In the Choose folder , select a folder on your Android that you need to save the file to copy from folder " Mobile Sync " . Press Scan QR code to the line , put the phone toward the computer screen to scan the QR code earlier . It is possible to tick the " Automatic Sync " to synchronize automatically take place . Once completed, touch "Done" button .
Now you will see the Android device / iOS we 've been " paired " with the " Mobile Sync " and ( on Android , it will appear under the name of the new folder you just selected on Android ) . Try to touch it , you will see all the files are located inside the " Mobile Sync " , touch the desired file to download it to your mobile device is finished . If you have built earlier in the " Automatic Sync " , all files are automatically downloaded . That's it right there.
In case you want to do the opposite , ie sync files from a folder stored on the mobile device to the computer , then transshipment to the " Backup " button and click " Select folder " , choose the folder that on your Android , click " Continue " . You will get a nasty line of code filenames , remember it .
Switch BTS application on your computer, click the + button ( on Mac ) or "Add a Sync folder " ( on Windows ) . In the " Shared secret " , you enter a new long- term retrieved from Android , the " Folder to Sync " , then select the folder on your computer where you want to save the file from Android . Click OK to finish and it will start to sync always .
Suggested usage scenarios :
Synchronize documents between your computer and mobile
Sync music files between computer music library with Android device
Sync photos between your phone to your computer
Synchronize folder between two mobile devices together
Example 3 : Send files between two devices with different mobile
This function is not synchronized , simply send files only. On Android devices , the file you want to send whatever, as long as it is in the machine , and iOS , you can only send the image file or files to be synchronized only.
To proceed with sending file , the sending machine , you switch to the Send File . Click "Select file to send " , then choose to send the file , press " Done . Immediately on the screen will appear a code QR code . At the receiving device , click the" Receive files " , make phone scan the code to other computers . immediately we will be connected and receive files . received file will be saved in the Download folder or folders of the Android Sync BitTorrent inside of iOS Photos app .
4 . Synchronous timing of the application file on the Mac and Windows BTS
BTS default on Mac and Win will automatically check the contents folder every 10 minutes to conduct synchronized , but that would be too long for some of you . To adjust this time , you run the app on the BTS , click Preferences , select the Advanced button again . In the dialog box that appears , choose " folder_rescan_interval " . In line under Value , enter the number of seconds you want to sync , you select 4 seconds . Click Set is stable .
5. Some other features
1. Devices Cards let you know which device is synchronizing with your computer , and sync times when finally.
2. Transfer Card to know which files are synchronized and it is sent / received by any device, download speed , upload as many
3. Click the right mouse button on a folder in the BTS , select " Open SyncArchive ". Among them is that all versions of the file has been modified in 30 days back , so you can restore older versions if necessary , similar to Dropbox .
I wish you success.
