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DigitalOcean RSYNC Server | Beginners Guide

by | Jan 8, 2024

Let’s discuss the steps to set up the rsync server on DigitalOcean. Bobcares, as a part of our DigitalOcean Managed Service offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

Setup of RSYNC Server on DigitalOcean

An effective tool for synchronising and moving files between a local computer and a distant server is called Rsync. An overview of how to set up an rsync server on DigitalOcean is provided here:

1. Initially, go to DigitalOcean and create a new Droplet, or virtual private server. Select an operating system (like Ubuntu) that is suitable for the requirements.

2. Setting up SSH access is something we should do while creating a Droplet. This will enable us to establish a remote SSH connection to the server, which is required for file transfers using rsync and server management.

3. Installing rsync is required if it isn’t already installed once we establish an SSH connection to the Droplet. We can take advantage of the operating system’s package manager.

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4. Setting an individual user specifically for rsync tasks is a recommended practice. We can add a new user and grant them the required access.

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5. The next step is to configure rsync. In order to configure the rsync daemon, we usually need to create a file called rsyncd.conf in which we declare modules that describe the folders we wish to share.

6. The setup must include a reference to an rsyncd.secrets file for authentication. So, create this file and add the rsync user’s username and password.

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7. The following code can be used to launch the rsync daemon after setting up rsync:

digitalocean rsync server

8. Assuming the server is protected by a firewall (such as ufw), be sure to permit inbound connections on the required rsync ports (usually TCP port 873).

9. Then, we can send files to the server from the client side (the computer we want to sync data from) by using the rsync command.

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Conclusion

Depending on the unique needs and security concerns, we might need to modify the settings. Security should always come first when configuring any kind of server.

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