SelfHost Sync

SelfHost Sync makes browsing and syncing your self-hosted storage effortless. Connect your Android device directly to your SSH (SFTP/SCP) or Samba (SMB) servers to explore remote files, view cached previews instantly, and download or sync only what you need—no cloud required.

Whether you run a home lab, a NAS, a Raspberry Pi, or a Linux server, SelfHost Sync gives you fast, lightweight access to your remote shares with zero privacy compromises.

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KEY FEATURES

📁 Fast Remote Directory Browsing
Explore your SMB and SSH folders with ease. Cached file trees stay on your device, allowing you to browse remote directories instantly—even when you're offline or away from your home network—and refresh whenever you choose.

🖼️ Locally Cached Previews
Stop waiting for files to load! Previews are generated and saved locally on your Android device so you can scroll through photo collections, documents, and media quickly without repeatedly downloading large files.

⚡ Selective Downloads & On-Demand Sync
You control your storage. Choose whether to keep connections browse-only, or selectively mark specific folders and files for offline download and synchronization. Sync everything or just what you need.

🔐 Secure & Direct Connections
Your data stays entirely between your Android device and your self-hosted server.
• Full support for SSH / SFTP / SCP
• Full support for Samba / SMB (v2/v3)
• No third-party cloud servers
• No tracking, telemetry, or data harvesting

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WHY CHOOSE SELFHOST SYNC?

• Storage-Friendly: Don't waste mobile storage or bandwidth syncing entire multi-terabyte drives.
• Home Lab Ready: Designed specifically for NAS owners, self-hosters, sysadmins, and homelab enthusiasts.
• Local Privacy First: Direct device-to-server file transfers over LAN, Wi-Fi, or VPN (WireGuard, Tailscale, OpenVPN).