The SuperSync Server

SuperSync includes a powerful network server that allows you to connect to your media library on other computers running SuperSync.

SuperSync uses a modified Apple music protocol called DAAP (Digital Audio Access Protocol) that is also used by iTunes. iTunes also has a client and optional server built-in, so you should be able to see your SuperSync server from other iTunes. But unlike iTunes, SuperSync allows you to upload and download your music from one SuperSync to another. SuperSync also lets you access your music server over a WAN, which lets you access your entire music library from anywhere. Also, for security reasons, iTunes does not allow other programs to access the actual music, so you cannot download music from another user's iTunes with or without their permission. Again, that's where SuperSync comes in.

To configure the server, you'll need to enable it, and set server name, password, and upload privileges in the Network Settings preference panel.

You can also view the status of the server by showing the "server status" from menu Status->Server. It should show the state of the server, how many tracks and playlists have been published, and how many connections are online.

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You can always tell at a glance whether the server is running by checking for "Server Running" in the lower-right status footer of the main window.

Connecting to a "remote" SuperSync server can be done two ways.

  1. Under the Remote menu, select from local LAN servers that are on your local network. These should be found automatically via bonjour. If you do not see any servers listed, or they are all grayed out (inactive), then proceed to step 2.
  2. From the Remote menu, select Connect to server.. and enter the IP address of the server you would like to connect to.

If you are having trouble connecting to your server, check for any personal firewalls that may be installed on your machine. SuperSync will need to connect via TCP to the port that you decide to use (5360 is the default).

If you plan to access your server over the WAN (basically, between two computers that are not in the same home/office) than you should see the next section on WAN setup. From there you can check your IP address and test your connection.

There are also sources on the internet that can help first-time server setup users get familiar with running a server on a home or office network.