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diff --git a/assets/2026-01-21-syncthing-service-conflict.org b/assets/2026-01-21-syncthing-service-conflict.org deleted file mode 100644 index 7f86b39..0000000 --- a/assets/2026-01-21-syncthing-service-conflict.org +++ /dev/null @@ -1,72 +0,0 @@ -#+TITLE: Syncthing Service Conflict Issue -#+DATE: 2026-01-21 - -* Problem - -archsetup enables the system service: -#+begin_src bash -systemctl enable "syncthing@$username.service" -#+end_src - -However, the user service can also get enabled (either by default or manually): -#+begin_src bash -systemctl --user enable syncthing.service -#+end_src - -When BOTH services are enabled, they fight over the same lock file: -=~/.local/state/syncthing/syncthing.lock= - -This causes one or both to fail with: -: Failed to acquire lock: is another Syncthing instance already running? - -* Symptoms - -- Syncthing fails to start or keeps crashing -- Lock file errors in journalctl -- Two syncthing processes running with different parent services -- Config changes don't persist (one service overwrites the other) - -* Recommendation - -Standardize on ONE service type. Options: - -** Option A: User Service (recommended for desktops) - -Runs when user logs in. Cleaner for desktop use. - -Change archsetup from: -#+begin_src bash -systemctl enable "syncthing@$username.service" -#+end_src - -To: -#+begin_src bash -# Enable user service (requires user session) -sudo -u "$username" systemctl --user enable syncthing.service -#+end_src - -Note: User services require lingering or an active session: -#+begin_src bash -loginctl enable-linger "$username" -#+end_src - -** Option B: System Service (recommended for headless/servers) - -Runs at boot without user login. Better for servers. - -Keep current archsetup config, but ensure user service is disabled: -#+begin_src bash -systemctl enable "syncthing@$username.service" -# Explicitly disable user service to prevent conflicts -sudo -u "$username" systemctl --user disable syncthing.service 2>/dev/null || true -#+end_src - -* Resolution on ratio (2026-01-21) - -Disabled system service, kept user service: -#+begin_src bash -sudo systemctl stop syncthing@cjennings.service -sudo systemctl disable syncthing@cjennings.service -systemctl --user enable syncthing.service -systemctl --user start syncthing.service -#+end_src |