Local Sync in Fleeting Notes: A Quick and Easy Setup

Are you looking for an easy way to back up your notes in Fleeting Notes? Or perhaps you want to use it with other local file managers like Obsidian MD? Local sync is the solution for you! In this short post, we'll walk you through the simple steps to set it up.

But before we dive into the instructions, let's quickly go over some of the benefits of using local sync:

  • It provides an alternative way to back up your noteshow to export notes in Fleeting NotesNote: If you can't find the exported files, you can also use local file sync to export your files in markdown. 1. Go to the settings and select export format (Markdown or JSON) export fleeting notes 1. Click the Export button 1. The file location of the exported files: * Web App / Browser Ext: downloads folder * iOS: Application Documents Directory * Android: Saved in Android/data/com.fleetingnotes/files in Fleeting Notes.
  • It allows you to use Fleeting Notes with other local file managers.

Setting Up Local SyncSetup Local File Sync in Fleeting Notes1. Navigate to the app's settings by opening the drawer and clicking on "Settings". 1. Select a "Sync folder location". 1. Toggle the "Enabled" switch to turn on local sync. 1. (Optional) Adjust the "Sync type" and "Note template" to your liking. local-file-sync-settings.png

Setting up local sync in Fleeting Notes is a breeze. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Navigate to the app's settings by opening the drawer and clicking on "Settings".
  2. Select a "Sync folder location".
  3. Toggle the "Enabled" switch to turn on local sync.
  4. (Optional) Adjust the "Sync type" and "Note template" to your liking.

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Please note that there are a few limitations to consider when using local sync:

  • It is not available on the web due to limitations in web APIs.
  • On iOS, you cannot sync directories outside the sandboxed folderios-sandboxIn iOS, a sandbox is a security measure that isolates an app from accessing or modifying certain resources or data on the device. Each app on an iOS device runs in its own sandbox, which is a set of directories and permissions that defines the resources the app has access to.. If you're an iOS user and want to sync your notes with Obsidian MDHow to Sync Fleeting Notes with ObsidianFleeting Notes is a separate network of notes outside of Obsidian. The goal of this plugin sync both these networks of notes into one! Below are step-by-step instructions on how to do this. Note: If you are using Android, consider using local file sync to keep your notes synced. Installation / Setup 1. Before you begin, you'll need to create an account in the Fleeting Notes App. You can do this by navigating to the settings and registering. Fleeting Notes authentication form 1. Go to Sett, you can use the Fleeting Notes plugin to do so.

Overall, setting up local sync in Fleeting Notes is quick and easy. It provides an alternative way to back up your notes and allows you to use the app with other local file managers. Just keep in mind the limitations mentioned above.