How to Create Your Own Cloud Save for Any Video Games - Syncthing Setup Guide / Tutorial

Scenario B video is now released:

Keeping all game saves updated on multiple devices automatically is so great for people who switch gaming devices frequently.

Only scenario A setup is covered in this video. I will make another video for Scenario B if you guys are interested in that.
Scenario A will work with more than 2 devices too but there are high chances to miss updating files due to the complexity of the connection.
I suggest using scenario A with two devices only.

Syncthing Service file download link from google drive:

Here are the main topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction & ShowCase

02:54 Steam Deck Syncthing Installation

06:11 Enable Syncthing Auto Start in Steam Deck Gaming Mode

07:51 Install Syncthing on Windows PC

09:28 Connect Devices Together (Add a Remote Device)

12:04 Set-up Game Saves Folder

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Below are the items that I have been using daily with my Steam Deck and ROG Ally

Multiple Ports 100W PD Charger:

Steam Deck Case:

Steam Deck/Rog Ally Carrying bag:

Steam Deck Dock:

Joystick Caps:

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[EDT]

In video:07:14 typo it should be
systemctl --user stop syncthing
systemctl --user disable syncthing

For Disable autostart.

[dpante]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS GUIDE!! Now I can play Dark Souls 3 on my PC and Steam Deck, I'm crying tears of joy, thank you!!!

[peacesellsprod]

You are THE best tutorial channel for all things steam deck. You are the reason I was able to setup all my emulators and roms correctly. Keep up the great videos.

[Nick_XP]

This is exactly what i was looking for!

[krauser]

thank you so so much, this is super helpful now i can enjoy my games on super high settings on my PC and when I leave the house i have all my progress synced to my steam deck, thank you thank you

[realratingrating]

Man well done. this is so great . I can switch between my pc and steam deck so freely now.

[Phillyrider]

Just wanted to say i know this video is for steam deck but i used this tutorial to set up syncthing/synctrayzor on my windows pc and my rog ally. I now have cloud saves working through my 1tb emulation build thanks to this! Works perfectly for Yuzu/Ryujinx/RCPS3 and Cemu!

[Andrea-rndq]

Someone else already said it, but I will, too: you give out the best guides for steam deck/emulation around, between everything you can find on youtube. I hope you'll grow a lot of followers, because you deserve it. Happily subscribed. <3

[KnexFour]

Scenario B tutorial would be amazing! Thanks!

[Dedman_Tech]

This is the most amazing and accurate tutorial for Syncthing! Thank you for this clear and instructional video!

[jakecauser]

Amazing Tutorial, Have got everything working and Syncing.

Something to note for people who might deploy this, when setting up share on Steam deck it is important to open the 'actual save folder' not the shortcut in emudeck file system. You can easily get to the correct location by right clicking and going Show target and using that path when setting up your share folders.

[NYoga]

Work like a charm, your step by step explanation is enlightenment. Thank you

[Fubsy]

Cool idea. Also interested in the Scenario B.

[nofspds]

I used your method for two devices three devices. Handhelds worked perfect

[SauvagePT]

Hey man! I just want to say thank you for this amazing tutorial. You took your time to explain everything well detailed and well paced. It helped me alot to have a greater gaming experience. I wish you all the best and I made sure to subscribe and learn more with you. I feel like you deserve more appreciation. I know this ain't much but it's honestly what I can give you. It's from the bottom of my heart. Once again, thank you so much for you help!

[Ryan-xnmt]

Thank you for making this video. Just did this, this morning. It works really well

[RecraftedS]

Thank you so much! I've been trying to do this for longest. Now it's finally working!

[grandam.]

I started playing fallout 3, the only 3d fallout game with out cloud save and this video helped out alot!

[Neolith_]

Was really dissappointed when I attempted to play DS2 on my Steam Deck only to find that my PC save was not on the Steam Cloud. Thanks for this.

[randmGT]

New sub. I haven’t bought these handheld devices because it’s just not powerful enough to do ps3/360 and under emulations at the settings I want. Hopefully 2024-5 will be the year. I’ll use your helpful guides then. Thanks