Resolving pwSafe auto-lock and TouchID issues with Syncthing synchronization

If you experience unexpected resets of the auto-lock interval or unreliable TouchID unlocks in pwSafe when syncing safe files between Macs using Syncthing, it may be due to missing extended attributes during synchronization.

• Symptoms: Auto-lock interval reverts to default (e.g., 5 minutes) and TouchID stops working after modifying a safe file on another machine.
• Cause: pwSafe attaches extended attributes to the safe file. If these attributes are not synchronized, pwSafe interprets the safe as new and resets device-specific preferences.
• Solution: Enable extended attributes support in Syncthing. Go to your Syncthing folder advanced settings and turn on the options to sync extended attributes (documentation link). This preserves those attributes and resolves the issue.

This solution helps ensure that pwSafe preferences are retained across machines when using Syncthing.