Overview:
Sync-in Server is a self-hosted file storage, synchronization, and collaboration platform designed to run on your own infrastructure. It addresses the need for secure file sharing, collaborative workspaces, and fine-grained access control while giving organizations full control over their data. Built around open standards and interoperability, it is suitable for teams and organizations that require a sovereign, self-hosted solution for document management and real-time collaboration.
Core Features:
Modern Identity & Authentication: Supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) for federated authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO), LDAP integration for enterprise environments, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), recovery codes, and application passwords, with unified authentication across Web, Desktop, and CLI clients.
Advanced User Access Control: Provides Spaces & Shares with fine-grained permissions and role-based access control (RBAC) for secure collaboration.
Collaborative Editing: Integrates Collabora Online and OnlyOffice for multi-editor support, with automatic editor selection, comments, notifications, and file activity tracking.
Powerful Full-Text Search: Enables deep document content indexing and multi-format search capabilities.
WebDAV Access: Supports native WebDAV for remote file access and synchronization, allowing integration with file explorers and third-party tools.
Desktop Client: Offers a full-featured desktop application for cross-device file synchronization and multi-server support.
Use Cases:
Self-hosters and organizations that need full control over their file storage and data infrastructure, deploying on-premise or on a private cloud.
Enterprise teams requiring secure file sharing and granular access control with LDAP/SSO integration and role-based permissions.
Users needing real-time document collaboration within a self-hosted environment, supported by integrations with Collabora Online and OnlyOffice.
System administrators who want to provide remote file access and synchronization across devices using WebDAV, desktop clients, and CLI tools.
Why It Matters:
As a self-hosted platform, Sync-in offers direct control over data and infrastructure without reliance on third-party cloud services. Its support for open standards like OIDC and LDAP, combined with integrations for collaborative editing and WebDAV, makes it a flexible option for organizations that prioritize sovereignty and interoperability. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0, reinforcing its open-source foundation and transparency.
