How to sync Obsidian 4 FREE · Syncthing vs Autosync

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  • @djlensing
    @djlensing  Рік тому +43

    I want to create some videos about basics and best practices with Obsidian - any questions or talking points I should address? Let me know! ✍

    • @CSmajor
      @CSmajor Рік тому +3

      I'm just starting on Obsidian!
      ~ would love to see a full playlist from you. Like a walkthrough on very basics to using different plug-ins, and making the "second brain" a reality. Ow wait, you can name your playlist, "The Second Brain", lolol. Btw, this is your first video I'm watching, and loved the quality of your video, man ... Even though it's super long, I still didn't want to speed up, and watched it full; thank you @djlensing Tw T

    • @manuelespejo9447
      @manuelespejo9447 Рік тому +2

      Some basics may be:
      - Good and bad practices when naming files depending on different possible uses of the vault, such as using dates as names for a diary, or using decimal classification.
      - Usage of plugins (The importance of evaluating plugins to ensure they align with individual workflow needs, not just installing everything you see).
      - Specific Obsidian configurations that are generally recommended. Such as "Automatically update internal links" option.
      - Tips for saving time, such as using templates or keyboard shortcuts.

  • @pouriakarami4284
    @pouriakarami4284 2 роки тому +58

    its not everyday one finds a hidden gem on youtube. grow u charismatic man, grow.

  • @ryaneveleigh4857
    @ryaneveleigh4857 2 роки тому +143

    Holy cow. The quality of your videos in terms of editing and clear, concise presentation of info is easily that of channels with hundreds of thousands if not millions of subscribers. You exactly solved my obsidian sync for free problem. Thank you! Keep it up! Liked and Subscribed.

    • @djlensing
      @djlensing  2 роки тому +4

      Wow, thanks for this feedback!

    • @florianwurm4220
      @florianwurm4220 Рік тому

      @@djlensing I second that very much!

  • @ChrisJCole
    @ChrisJCole Рік тому +24

    This worked flawlessly. Saved us 96$ a year. Thank you sir!

    • @gheerice05
      @gheerice05 Рік тому

      Bro is syncing btw Android phone and windows pc is working fine???

    • @mikaelastefkova
      @mikaelastefkova 11 місяців тому

      ​@@gheerice05It is! ^^

  • @iamtrazed
    @iamtrazed Рік тому +6

    I swear I though I was watching a youtuber with at least 500k subs, keep up the good work man, don't try to go over the bar, just keep a consistent look and template your videos with the level of commitment you are doing right now, I am pretty sure u will blow up sooner or later.

  • @Kraestuv
    @Kraestuv 2 роки тому +21

    Your videos are always very informative and high quality. The way you deliver information is really concise and easy to follow. I can't wait to see your channel grow and get more recognition!

    • @djlensing
      @djlensing  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you, that motivates me a lot!

  • @tomzotom8932
    @tomzotom8932 3 місяці тому +2

    You're right syncing is not easy, but after watching this video over and over I finally got drop sync to work. Thanks

  • @TheRoseWoodBody
    @TheRoseWoodBody 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks! Was feeling too lazy to read the docs for Syncthing so this video was really helpful!

    • @djlensing
      @djlensing  2 роки тому +13

      Lazy people. Precisely my target group. 🫶

  • @florianwurm4220
    @florianwurm4220 Рік тому +2

    Super! Enorm hochqualititiver Content sowohl inhaltlich als auch von der Aufbereitung her. Da ich selbst Podcaster bin weiß ich wie viel Arbeit in so ein Video fließt! Hut ab. Very much appreciated!

    • @djlensing
      @djlensing  Рік тому +2

      Danke dir, das freut mich sehr! 🤗

  • @kkumar420
    @kkumar420 2 роки тому +10

    Just the video that I was looking for! You deserve many more subscribers, and I hope that you do get them soon.

  • @arnavkmr3895
    @arnavkmr3895 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much man!! It worked like a charm. Anyone else trying out google drive option, you need to first download drive for desktop, and then choose the obsidian vault folder and sync it to the google drive :)

  • @SamTeeWe
    @SamTeeWe 11 місяців тому +3

    I wanted to express my appreciation for your detailed guide on syncing Obsidian to various devices using Synchthing. Your instructions were clear and concise, and I followed them diligently. However, I encountered a small hiccup that I believe might be common among users.
    After following your steps, I found myself unable to accept the notification to sync in time before it disappeared. This led to the file not syncing and appearing on my mobile devices. After some lengthy figuring, I discovered a solution that I think would greatly benefit your viewers.
    It seems that tapping on the web GUI button located on the left side of the app allows users to access the sync options, where they can accept the sync request if they miss the notification. Including this aspect in a revised version of your video could help others who encounter similar issues.
    Thank you once again for your informative content, and I hope this suggestion proves helpful for your audience.

    • @Henry-sv3wv
      @Henry-sv3wv 3 місяці тому

      shitty obsidian does autosave after a few letters, it will kill my phone sd card when syncthing triggers every tiny edit. needed to tell sync thing to sync every hour and then make manual sync if data is needed quick -.-

  • @ariccb
    @ariccb 2 роки тому +12

    The graphics along with your clear descriptions were on point!

  • @user-mc4um3mo1l
    @user-mc4um3mo1l Рік тому +4

    Damn!
    This was the best tutorial video I've seen here on UA-cam, thanks you're a lifesaver man.

  • @TeddyMonacelli
    @TeddyMonacelli 2 роки тому +5

    Fantastic video. I tried to do this before and was confused/impatient/nervous about sharing data. This clarified and simplified the process. Thanks a ton!

  • @alcesdatae2589
    @alcesdatae2589 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks a lot. I am a Student with no money at all and will definetly pay one day for that service but for now, you safed me. Thx for the amazing quality of your videos btw. And Grüße from germany :).

  • @MyAmazingUsername
    @MyAmazingUsername 4 місяці тому +2

    You are so talented at video production. This is awesome. Thanks a lot. 😊

  • @chandrashekaravijaykumar
    @chandrashekaravijaykumar Рік тому +2

    Forget about the content you presented and I watched, your quality of content presentation and the way you were trying articulate the information was very good. Wonderful job dude! There is something to learn from you in terms communication. Glad I saw your video.

  • @kahdse-
    @kahdse- Рік тому

    Late to the party, but I wanted to say: Thank you. Even a not-so-tech-savvy person like myself could follow your guide for syncing Obsidian on an Android tablet. :)

  • @Linux4theMac
    @Linux4theMac Місяць тому

    This man is a real gentleman, I had to “like and subscribe”… ❤😂. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @rokoi3
    @rokoi3 3 місяці тому

    This video production, storyboarding, etc goes crazy man

  • @dkursada
    @dkursada 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you very, very much. Syncthing is quite the solution for me, and it can also sync other folders, so I also started to sync the configuration files of some apps I use as well. Obsidian is much more useful when I can use it accross all of my devices, too. Definitely a quality of life improvement all around.

  • @devjourney99
    @devjourney99 2 роки тому +2

    Why do you have so few followers!! , The video is awesome and explains everything in a fun way, you deserve more than that 🙃

  • @DrewDrovsky
    @DrewDrovsky 8 днів тому

    17:11 why cant we keep at least one of the folders, that being the phone or the pc one, on the cloud? how can we keep the data safe online when using syncthing?

  • @bananaswingingbeard
    @bananaswingingbeard 5 місяців тому

    You're the first channel I subscribe to watching only one video... Keep it up!

  • @annafilou
    @annafilou 2 роки тому +72

    I use a MacBook, an Android phone, and an iPad. It seems like there’s no way to sync obsidian between the three other than the official paid sync, because the Android phone does not have iCloud and obsidian for iOS only supports iCloud.

    • @RealMTBAddict
      @RealMTBAddict Рік тому +12

      Apple is not open source. Not compatible with Nextcloud ethos.

    • @tormung
      @tormung Рік тому +6

      Unfortunately, there’s no official sync method that covers multi platform. I ended up paying the Obsidian sync option. It’s quite expensive if you ask me but, on the bright side though, it’s the right price for my notes privacy and encryption.

    • @johnfromberkeley
      @johnfromberkeley Рік тому

      @@RealMTBAddictand, it works well for me.

    • @agnishom
      @agnishom Рік тому +2

      Remotely Save plugin?

    • @afsalmuhammed4239
      @afsalmuhammed4239 Рік тому

      same here, did you find any solutions?

  • @jadaseconds9678
    @jadaseconds9678 9 місяців тому

    I came across your page and was impressed by your ability to convey complex concepts in simple, accurate, and clear terms! I have subscribed to your content and look forward to more insightful updates!

  • @isun666
    @isun666 Рік тому

    I love the way you straightaway say when you dont know something rather than just blabbering bs and give resources aswell. Thus becoming one of the few channels I subscribed on/while watching their first video

  • @shahriarzaman4715
    @shahriarzaman4715 11 місяців тому

    I was thinking of making a syncthing myself. You saved me a year maybe more :). A thousand thanks to you.

  • @michealboudreaux
    @michealboudreaux 6 місяців тому

    This was a really well-put together video - informative, funny, and with a lovely sense of character. I also love your bookshelves!

  • @PartiallyHonestDude
    @PartiallyHonestDude 5 місяців тому

    Like everyone are saying. Keep up this quality and your subscriptions will explode!
    And yes. More obsidian content please!

  • @amethyst1044
    @amethyst1044 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the video, so useful !! Gotta dmit I came back after leaving at first thinking 23 minutes were a lot ! ^^', ended up watching the whole thing as I didn't find a better video ! Keep up the good work, we love finding tailored and usefull videos to our needs, kudos ;)

  • @coskuncancoban
    @coskuncancoban Місяць тому

    I tried Syncthing, and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much for this excellent video and your clear explanations.

  • @LuCryptoFR
    @LuCryptoFR 2 роки тому +2

    508 subscribers only ?
    Wtf, you are my golden nugget

  • @dillonjohnlane
    @dillonjohnlane 7 місяців тому

    perfect. the google drive sync community plugin didnt work well for android + desktop, this works like an absolute charm. thank you so much for this

  • @mhl1740
    @mhl1740 9 місяців тому

    I tried different tools to sync my obsidian fault over windows, Mac and my recent iPhone, now to Android. My result: the small amount of bucks is the easiest option to sync all devices without trouble and helped me to concentrate on the real work. BTW: I think it's fair to spend these Euros to the developers for their great work

  • @nand2494
    @nand2494 3 місяці тому

    Now, THIS is a video that I can like and share too. I feel good after watching this video.

  • @davidverde_
    @davidverde_ Рік тому +9

    Video starts at 7:00

  • @VoyageBagage
    @VoyageBagage 10 місяців тому +1

    so you end up with 2 files in your GUI local, the folder from the phone and the one from the laptop?

  • @SB-ix7db
    @SB-ix7db 24 дні тому

    can anyone tell me, what drive he used at 08:14 ,i am on my mac, how can i connect my google drive

  • @Alfred-lr3td
    @Alfred-lr3td Рік тому +1

    On syncthing what happens if I edit my documents on my pc offline. Then edit my documents on my phone then connect to the internet? Do I lose my changes I made on pc?

    • @md.mahdihasan12
      @md.mahdihasan12 3 місяці тому

      No. You will have both files. Most recently edited one normally and older ones with ".conflict-something" extension.

  • @setsuko3026
    @setsuko3026 2 роки тому +2

    For script, editing n narration u just got an subscriber.
    knowledge was a bonus though.

  • @nickm2458
    @nickm2458 Рік тому

    excellent tutorial, quick, clear, easy to follow. i've now got obsidian syncinc w /my phone, i thought it was much harder. thanks!

  • @davisjensonib.c.a3082
    @davisjensonib.c.a3082 7 місяців тому

    effort for a long video dosent gone wrong usefull for many people across globe

  • @George_Roulos
    @George_Roulos Рік тому

    Even without being a tech guy like you said, you presented it with a more "techy way" than other "Tech guys" of UA-cam. Well done. 👏
    Like, Share and Subscribe is well deserved!
    Thanks pal!
    Keep it up!

  • @YahyaZekry
    @YahyaZekry 11 місяців тому

    His voice and style of explanation... I wish he would create programming tutorials.

  • @javeth88
    @javeth88 2 роки тому +2

    This video felt like it was made by an established creator until I stopped and looked at the sub count and views. Damn! The quality is top notch and engaging with few humours thrown in. Wish you get many more subs and make much more quality videos.
    Subbed!!

  • @stabokbose
    @stabokbose 5 місяців тому

    Great detailed video man! I wish you'll have success.

  • @tishukr930
    @tishukr930 2 роки тому +1

    this video has saved a lot of time and money for a student like me...thank you...i subscribed.

  • @Techchannel09
    @Techchannel09 9 місяців тому

    why you are soo underrated , you are amazing

  • @sthecommenter76
    @sthecommenter76 7 місяців тому

    Nice video , really enjoyed the rhyming and thanks a bunch for your detailed explanation on each of the use cases .

  • @abhinavkumarr
    @abhinavkumarr Рік тому

    best video on the topic u earned a new sub pls make a series on using Obsidian I really liked your personality and would love to learn more from you
    again thank you so much

  • @karenpanahi-j3j
    @karenpanahi-j3j 4 місяці тому

    Really helpful this guys deserves more subscribers come on youtube !

  • @ryanbartlett672
    @ryanbartlett672 Рік тому +3

    Thank you. Obsidian! Good warnings on backing up and not using multiple synchronizations at once. Obsidian sync has been flaky recently so I switched to SyncThing just yesterday. Well done on the visuals, and the narration. Good mix of having a script but sounding extemporaneous (is that word from public speaking all those years ago?!)

    • @eduardocominguez5173
      @eduardocominguez5173 Рік тому +1

      I have a question... with SyncThing... if the computer with the main vault is at home and I want to sync with my mobile just using 4g... Will it synchronize while both devices are outside the internal network? (the network at home, the local network) thank you.

  • @JustKaylaNicole
    @JustKaylaNicole 26 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I was able to set up syncthing with ease thanks to you.

  • @leociardi5562
    @leociardi5562 3 місяці тому

    You're video is incredible, really complete and easy to understand. You're really didactic, thank you so much.

  • @SMAntony007
    @SMAntony007 6 місяців тому

    High quality underrated video

  • @medium-old
    @medium-old 2 роки тому +2

    Straight to the point! Love the order of this video.

  • @CommandoDrift
    @CommandoDrift Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much just managed to sync seamlessly with Syncthing!

  • @samuelgonzalez6157
    @samuelgonzalez6157 Рік тому +1

    I was looking for this info for a while ago, and you explained it very clear with quality detailed. Love your content.
    +1 Subscriptor.

  • @ayotaye3244
    @ayotaye3244 5 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot, worked perfectly after about an hour of tinkering with it

  • @silhouette7b
    @silhouette7b Рік тому +1

    That was the most helpful video about syncing Obsidian! Thank you so much!

    • @djlensing
      @djlensing  Рік тому

      Glad to hear, thank you too!

  • @hyleenpognaire8134
    @hyleenpognaire8134 Рік тому +1

    U have less subscribers now but video quality is top notch 👌

  • @JohnIvess
    @JohnIvess Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial, thank you for showing everything step-by-step with much detail and the very high quality of the video.

  • @branimircavlovic7883
    @branimircavlovic7883 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making the tutorial, it was very helpful and easy to follow along!

  • @AbduhKeren
    @AbduhKeren 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video, u r the best!
    Liked and subscribed
    i love how u explain things, and that rhyming makes me auto sub u LOL, love it!

  • @cesurtheguy3807
    @cesurtheguy3807 Рік тому +2

    I know that Syncthing doesn't exist for Ipad bu does Autosync option exist in Ipad? Wanted to use it for school work and it is frustrating that I couldn't found any simple syncing option. I don't want to pay for the server as well.

  • @mikaelastefkova
    @mikaelastefkova 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, this is really clever, I'm not sure if I'd figure this out by myself! 💗 I can't afford the subscription, so I've never used Obsidian before, but it seems to be incredibly useful. 🙏🏼 I hope they'll never change how the local folders work 💗

  • @dongetaro
    @dongetaro 10 місяців тому

    Good humour
    Good knowledge
    Explains like a friend
    Yet he has only 3k subs? Yt can be super unjust sometimes, i only just now subscribed and hope to learn new things in same fashion

  • @raviece2k10
    @raviece2k10 Рік тому

    Is there a way to sync like this with iPhone instead of Android. The "Open vault with folder" option is not available in iPhone app, it gives option to create a folder in iPhone storage or in iCloud only.

  • @96Fidel96
    @96Fidel96 5 місяців тому

    Wow, thanks for sharing that information! It's such a helpful and efficient guide.

  • @VK-oc2bx
    @VK-oc2bx 4 місяці тому

    any ideas on syncing plugins across devices ??
    My problem is that most settings are independent to each device including Plugins. How do i solve this when I'm using Autosync for Google drive

  • @thatOne873
    @thatOne873 19 днів тому

    hello there! can we use it to sync icloud with onedrive?

  • @rexmundi3001
    @rexmundi3001 Рік тому +1

    Great and straightforward guide. Had some issues with folder rights and permissions, but it was easy to solve.

  • @3Timothy_4-7
    @3Timothy_4-7 10 місяців тому

    Does the one folder-pair limit of the One-Sync trail version include subfolders (multiple Obsidian vaults) under a single higher level folder? And/Or many subfolders within a single Obsidian vault folder?

  • @cutiepielonely
    @cutiepielonely 2 роки тому +2

    Never tapped the subscribe button this fast. Make a video about something very relevant, it would gain you more audience.

  • @pthery7678
    @pthery7678 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant vidéo !
    Still struggling to sync my ipad to my Google drive vault.
    (Can access to my vault with MacBook and android phone thanks to your video)
    Any solution to sync ipad, Mac AND android ?
    Thx

  • @albatrozz3058
    @albatrozz3058 10 місяців тому

    Obsidian has a lot of potential but this is a deal breaker for me. I'll stick with notion. Tysm for this great video❤

  • @d88pak
    @d88pak 2 роки тому +1

    Syncthing android allows read-only sync. I can't make changes to note from phone. Any idea?

  • @BrigitteJoseph-b8f
    @BrigitteJoseph-b8f Рік тому

    Thank youuu it worked. I encountered a slight issue tho using Autosync for Drive where my synced local vault folder from my laptop appeared under 'Computer' > 'My Laptop' in Google drive and there was no option in Auto sync to sync any files from there except from 'My Drive', 'Shared with me' and 'Starred'. To solve this I shared my Obsidian vault folder to another google account on drive and logged into that account on Auto sync and selected that folder in 'Shared With Me'.
    Hope this helps anyone else encountering this same problem ❤

  • @ethanpenn5
    @ethanpenn5 Рік тому +1

    One thing I'm curious about...do you know what leads to file conflicts in SyncThing? It almost always works, but sometimes, a little error message will pop up and tell me that there are conflicting files, and I have to pick one.

  • @charlesbonfante9188
    @charlesbonfante9188 Рік тому

    Echoing everyone else's sentiments. Love your style, super clear. Refreshing. Please keep up the great work! Yep... I subscribed... yes... I backed up!!! I hear ya.. my bad.

  • @moawaihaljundi3573
    @moawaihaljundi3573 Рік тому +1

    How tf do you not have hundreds of thousands of subscribers!!

  • @আ.দৃ
    @আ.দৃ Рік тому

    You have a great sense of humor. 😂

  • @CommanDOH-JKU
    @CommanDOH-JKU Рік тому +1

    For Mac Users Syncing is almost transparent using iCloud Drive Syncing and having all your machines have Desktop and Documents sharing enabled. They all share the same Documents folder (and Desktop), and for Mobile as long as you create the original Obsidian folder from iOS there are nearly zero issues. I say this because there is an issue with iOS finding a folder that is already created, so by creating it on iOS and placing it in the iCloud drive Documents Directory, it will be available on all Apple devices if you are an Apple Household...

    • @sjeeke
      @sjeeke Рік тому

      And do NOT use it in combination with iCloud for Windows or you'll end up with a lot of issues (like duplicate files, files that don't open, missing text/content,...).

  • @kae2678
    @kae2678 6 місяців тому

    I did the syncthing but it made me lose all my plugins. Now I have 0 plugins installed on my obsidian on pc and I forgot the names for a lot of them so I gotta track them all back down and redo all the colors and icons.

    • @davidjlensing
      @davidjlensing 6 місяців тому

      Did you backup your files? The information about the plugins is contained in hidden files that should be part of your backup. Can't stress enough how important backups are. They are very important.

  • @David.Belley
    @David.Belley 2 роки тому +1

    Once I synced my obsidian with google drive and log back in. I tried to sync with my email and it didnt work

  • @PabloPerroPerro
    @PabloPerroPerro 3 місяці тому

    If I lose my phone is it possible to delete the phone's local folder copy remotely?

  • @gabrielbravo2829
    @gabrielbravo2829 Рік тому

    when i tried this it did not work. and when i tried to create a new vault i got the error "please pick a valid folder" for google drive

  • @unclejuju12
    @unclejuju12 11 місяців тому

    Is it possible to set this up with a single folder from a remote device rather than the entire vault?
    For example, I want to take all my notes from my phones and sync them to a folder on my desktop without sharing the entire desktop vault back to the phone?

  • @maryamabid7732
    @maryamabid7732 4 місяці тому

    Helped me set up both! thanks

  • @dustind9242
    @dustind9242 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video. I was about to try git sync, but I'm glad I found this since I was already using syncthing to back up my s22's photos to my unraid nas. Installed synctrazor on the desktop and now have my phone and desktop pointing to a shared folder on my NAS. I just need to get my backup game setup before something goes array.

  • @Mellogangster
    @Mellogangster Рік тому +3

    Very well explained. You got yourself a new sub.
    BTW, I'm not sure, but I think you kinda recommend us to set up a backup solution, right?

  • @badboygamer7134
    @badboygamer7134 2 роки тому

    Bro deserves a lot more subs

  • @bastyavpinto6183
    @bastyavpinto6183 Місяць тому

    Syncthing worked very well. Thanks!

  • @AakritiAgarwal25
    @AakritiAgarwal25 Рік тому

    This is a superbly done video!!!!!!!

  • @daniel_humberto_bp
    @daniel_humberto_bp 10 місяців тому

    Hola, muchas gracias por el video, de verdad estuve buscando muchas soluciones y no me sirvieron, pero encontré este video, y me funciono el método one sync (drivesync) el mejor tutorial paso a paso. Saludos desde LATAM.

  • @TaoCovillault
    @TaoCovillault 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video 🙏
    I never used Obsidian yet, but to try it out I need to find a way to make it work for me on all devices...
    I switch regularly in between Macbook, Android phoneand iPad.
    Your tutorial seems to work well for the first ones, but what about iPad ?
    Is it possible to sync it too ?
    It seems to me that the app doesn't allow more options than iCloud sync... Which doesn't even work for me for some reasons -_-

  • @GustavAgar
    @GustavAgar 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! Finally i can sync obsidian

  • @davidloco88
    @davidloco88 Рік тому +1

    OMG! I came to sync Obsidian and found out Autosync. I have used Syncthing, but the problems was that when I went to my university I couldn't sync my archives due to syncthing being unable to access the port, I know it can be solved but I didn't want to try solving it because it was too difficult, so I just used the one drive app on my phone.