.TH sy-genlink 1
.SH NAME
sy\-genlink \- generate Syncany link for initialized local directory
.PP
.SH SYNOPSIS
sy genlink [\fB\-s\fR | \fB\-\-short\fR] [\fB\-m\fR | \fB\-\-machine\-readable\fR]
.PP
.SH DESCRIPTION
This command creates a Syncany link (syncany://..) from an existing local
folder. The link can then be sent to someone else to connect to the
repository.
.PP
Syncany links contain the connection information of the storage backend,
so in case of an FTP backend, host/user/pass/etc. would be contained in
a link. If the link is shared, be aware that you are giving this information
to the other users.
.PP
.SH OPTIONS
\fB\-s\fR, \fB\-\-short\fR
.RS
The generated syncany:// link will be shortened using the Syncany link
shortener service. This option stores the encrypted link on the Syncany
servers. The option does not work if the repository is not encrypted.
.PP
.RE
\fB\-m\fR, \fB\-\-machine\-readable\fR
.RS
Only prints the link and leaves out any explanatory text. Useful if the
link is used in a script.
.PP
.RE
.SH COPYRIGHT
Syncany 0.4.9\-alpha, Distributed under GPLv3,
Copyright (c) 2011\-2015 Philipp C. Heckel