How To Backup Obsidian - Best Options // EP3 Mastering Obsidian

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Cloud Sync VS Real Backups
03:08 - All Apple Workflow
04:03 - All Windows/Android Workflow
04:55 - Mixed Workflow
05:55 - Best Backup Solution

I have 5 of these flash drives, some are really old, never failed me:

At higher levels of storage it is recommended that you opt for a hard drive:

Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Best Value:
Pair it with one of these, set and forget:

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[davidkachel]

I just discovered Obsidian two days ago and have been watching videos on it since. Yours are the first ones that had actual value.

[scribsandskets]

I just started using Obsidian simply because I lost a week's worth of revisions by relying on a cloud-based app that was proprietary so it couldn't easily be backed up elsewhere. I was interested in Obsidian for a while but couldn't be bothered to learn something new, but the sting of what happened pushed me to it and I'm loving it so far. I also use iCloud for syncing purposes but I'm reassured to have ample backups now too.

[tjbrison]

This is one of very few videos that make it clear that cloud storage is *not* a backup....so many of my customers think it is! really enjoying your videos - concise, precise and good lighting ang sound. Great job!... Oh, and you converted me to Obsidian :-)

[MagpieCrafter]

Loving the series. But this episode was incredible! So clear and for non-techsavvy as well. It will help me with more than Obsidian. Thank you Sergio!

[m.testing]

I think the most important aspect of Obsidian Sync is that it‘s end-to-end encrypted, meaning literally only you have access to the data, since it’s encrypted and decrypted on your clients, while on all cloud services you mentioned the data is on some company’s server, in full text (or possibly encrypted, but the company having the encryption key). I personally value privacy and security a lot, that‘s why I try to use services that encrypt data client side by default. So that‘s the reason for me to consider investing that money. And to be fair, it‘s not that expensive. Lots of other note taking apps and services charge almost similar costs, and mostly without being end-to-end encrypted at all.

[lotsa]

For a backup solution for all of my other things, I have several external SSDs. I have a primary one and use FreeFileSync to mirror the primary to the others, so that when a drive fails, I have multiple, disconnected, backups. I can see this method fitting in very nicely with just backing up everything else.

[retiredhater]

great videos man. i started using obsidian about a month ago but i was using it like any other note taking app with a folder structure. your videos are so great for learning how to actually take advantage of all the features obsidian has to offer.

[malpascru]

Struggling to get iCloud to play nicely, sync seems to be hung. I do though, now have an offline copy of my vault. Thanks again Sergio!

[allanmuller]

When talking about physical backups to flash drives or another computer, remember to take failure modes into account when determining where to store things: it does no good to stick the flash drive in a desk drawer when your house burns down (somewhere in your parents house or a safe deposit box might be more appropriate).

[tombirkland]

This video series is really helpful. I will say that your suggestion to use Obsidian sync is very good. I have been very happy with it, and I am able to move seamlessly between three PCs, a Mac, two iPads, and my iPhone. And I do like that the revenue may, in some way, help fund the continued development of obsidian

[CuriosMindDIY]

This is the only video I'll be skipping as I've decided to host my stuff in GitHub. I haven't checked yet but I probably won't have access to my files in my iPhone but I hate typing and planning from an iPhone anyway. Thanks for the efforts you put into these videos, learning a lot!

[busimo]

I use icloud for cloud sync across devices, use google drive's free 15gb storage for regular weekly backups. And use hardware storage for monthly backups. Just need to set a reminder and copy paste for gdrive and external drive backups.

[Powiux]

Very good video. Also if you are student of university or whatever similar, there is a way to get discount on Obsidian Sync from 8$ to 6$ . But you need to have educational organizational email. Obsidian Sync most reliable way for data to sync. Thank you for great video.

[Klaus]

Sergio, what a wonderful series. I admire your knowledge and the effort you put into this for the community. Many Thanks!!!!
But: I also have a question. I also have a Synology available. I just transferred my vault to iCloud. How did you set up the backup on the synology??? A brief hint is probably enough.
Many thanks once again.
Klaus

[axelcodr]

can anyone explain what exactly gets backed up when one takes the vault folder and used it on a new system? how will linked notes and plug in data be handled?

[ProductivePM]

Sergio, great content in this and your other videos. Keep up the great work.

[ObsidianDetailing]

Videos like this REALLY annoy
as they prove to me how crap I am with computers lol. Ive been sharing files between Mac and MacBook using a T7 periodically, iCloud is such a simple easy solution and it annoys me why I didn't give it a thought. Probably as I initially wanted the files directly on my devices, but this is perfect. Thank you

[rondaddydo]

Can I drag my Obsidian vault to a synology drive and use it like iCloud?

[nonprogrammer]

fantastics tutorials man. I did the ep 1 and 2, now im ready to continue :D

[ziff_]

i absolutely would NOT depend on a USB flash drive for a backup. Especially if it's a cheapo. They are a) very prone to failure, and b) very easy to lose or misplace. As a redundant backup location, sure, but not as primary. For that I'd use a quality name brand external HDD (WD, Seagate, etc). A good plan is 1) cloud, 2) external HDD, and 3) another external HDD, or flash drive. The cloud syncs continuously. Backup to primary HDD at least weekly, and 3rd location monthly.