The latest articles on DEV Community by Akshat202002 (@akshat202002). https://dev.to/akshat202002 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F652913%2Fd7ab2cae-6a7a-463c-8fb6-213870232827.png https://dev.to/akshat202002 en Akshat202002 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:03:02 +0000 https://dev.to/akshat202002/sync-your-obsidian-notes-across-all-platform-for-free-2po8 https://dev.to/akshat202002/sync-your-obsidian-notes-across-all-platform-for-free-2po8 <h2> Introduction </h2> <p>Obsidian is a powerful note-taking and knowledge management tool that allows you to create a seamless workflow across multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will explore how to sync Obsidian notes across various platforms using popular cloud services. Whether you use Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android, you can easily keep your Obsidian notes in sync without any additional costs.</p> <h2> Syncing Windows and Mac </h2> <h3> 1. Use OneDrive or Dropbox </h3> <ul> <li>Make sure you have OneDrive or Dropbox installed on your computer.</li> <li>If you have local Obsidian files, copy and paste them into the synced folder.</li> <li>Open Obsidian Notes and click on the "Open Another Vault" button.</li> <li>If it's your first time using Obsidian, the vault menu should open automatically.</li> <li>Click the "Create New Vault" button and give your project a name.</li> <li>Browse and select the Obsidian folder from the cloud storage folder.</li> <li>Add notes to your project, and you're done!</li> <li>Repeat the same steps on your other computer to access the synced files.</li> </ul> <h2> Syncing iPhone and PC </h2> <h3> 2. Use iCloud </h3> <ul> <li>iPhone to PC syncing requires iCloud.</li> <li>If you already have iCloud on your MacBook and iPhone, you're all set.</li> <li>On Windows, search for iCloud in the Windows Store and install it.</li> <li>Log in with your Apple ID and click "Apply" to save changes.</li> <li>Open Obsidian on your iPhone, click "Create New Vault," and choose the "Store in iCloud" option.</li> <li>This will create an Obsidian folder in iCloud where you can store your notes.</li> <li>Add and edit notes on your iPhone, and they will be synced to your PC automatically.</li> </ul> <h2> Syncing Android and PC </h2> <h3> 3. Use OneDrive and FolderSync </h3> <ul> <li>While there's no official way to sync Obsidian between Android and PC, third-party apps can help.</li> <li>Download Obsidian, FolderSync, and OneDrive on your Android device.</li> <li>Ensure you are using the same OneDrive account on both devices.</li> <li>Create an "Obsidian" folder in OneDrive if you don't have one already.</li> <li>On your Android device, create a folder titled "Obsidian" to save all projects.</li> <li>Open the FolderSync app and give it the necessary permissions.</li> <li>Add your OneDrive account and sign in.</li> <li>Create a folder pair by selecting the "Obsidian" folder on your Android device and the corresponding folder on OneDrive.</li> <li>Tap "Sync" to start syncing your Obsidian files.</li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ft7boetqlmwby6wxar6ic.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ft7boetqlmwby6wxar6ic.gif" alt="eg. Check it Out!"></a></p> <p>By following these simple steps, you can easily sync your Obsidian notes across all your devices, regardless of the platform. With cloud services like OneDrive and iCloud, keeping your notes up-to-date has never been easier. Now you can seamlessly transition from your Windows PC to your iPhone or Android device, knowing that all your essential notes are just a click away. Happy note-taking!</p>