Cloud Sync

Back up your notes to the cloud and access them from any device.

Overview

Notidian’s cloud sync provides:

• Automatic Backup - Notes sync automatically on save
• Cross-Device Access - Access notes from any device
• Incremental Sync - Only changed files are uploaded
• Offline Support - Works offline, syncs when connected

Supported Providers

Provider	Status	Features
Google Drive	Available	Full sync, automatic backup
iCloud	Coming Soon	-
OneDrive	Coming Soon	-

Setting Up Cloud Sync

1. Sign In

First, sign in with your Google account:

1. Click Account in the action bar
2. Select Sign in with Google
3. Authorize Notidian to access Google Drive

2. Enable Sync

1. Open Settings (gear icon in action bar)
2. Go to Sync Settings
3. Toggle Enable Cloud Sync
4. Choose your sync folder in Google Drive

3. Configure Options

Option	Description
Sync on Save	Automatically upload when you save a note
Sync on Close	Upload changes when closing the app
Sync Interval	How often to check for changes (5-60 min)

How Sync Works

Upload Flow

1. You save a note
2. Note is packaged as a .note.zip file
3. Uploaded to your sync folder in Google Drive
4. Metadata updated with sync timestamp

Download Flow

1. Open Sync Settings
2. Click Download All Notes
3. Notes are downloaded and merged with local notes
4. Conflicts are detected and flagged

File Format

Notes are stored as compressed packages:

my-note.note.zip
├── note.json       # Note content and metadata
└── metadata.json   # Sync info (hash, device, timestamp)

Sync Status

The sync indicator shows current status:

Icon	Status
Cloud	Synced, up to date
Spinning	Sync in progress
Warning	Error occurred
Offline	No connection

Progress Tracking

During sync, you’ll see:

• Total files to sync
• Current file being processed
• Progress percentage
• Any errors that occur

Conflict Handling

When the same note is edited on multiple devices:

1. Detection - Notidian compares content hashes
2. Notification - You’re alerted to the conflict
3. Resolution - Choose which version to keep (or merge)

Manual Sync

To force a sync:

1. Open Sync Settings
2. Click Sync Now
3. Wait for completion

Troubleshooting

Sync Not Working

1. Check your internet connection
2. Verify you’re signed in
3. Ensure sync is enabled in settings
4. Check Google Drive quota

Upload Stuck

• Large notes may take time
• Check if sync folder exists in Drive
• Try disabling and re-enabling sync

Missing Notes

• Click Download All Notes to restore
• Check the sync folder in Google Drive
• Verify note wasn’t deleted locally

Authentication Errors

• Sign out and sign back in
• Check Google account permissions
• Ensure Drive access wasn’t revoked

Best Practices

1. Regular Backups - Enable “Sync on Save” for automatic backups
2. Check Status - Look at the sync indicator before closing
3. One Device at a Time - Edit notes on one device, then sync
4. Verify Sync - Periodically check your Drive folder

Privacy

• Notes are stored in YOUR Google Drive
• Notidian doesn’t have a central server
• You can delete the sync folder anytime
• Only you can access your synced notes