Trying to understand sync and backup options

This post was last updated for 301 days ago, and the information may already be changed

I'm not a technical person, so I'm a bit confused about what are the syncing options. I'd also suggest having such an explanation in your website, if you want the general public to understand their options.

My questions:

  1. What is the difference between "third-party sync disks" and "third-party cloud storage services", mentioned in github?:

    Although it does not support third-party sync disks, it supports third-party cloud storage services, which can be configured in Settings - Cloud - Cloud Storage Provider

  2. What does this quote mean, from the website?:

    Support Android. Not just a APP, it can also be used as a mobile server, as long as the computer and mobile phone are in a local area network, you can directly use SiYuan on the mobile phone through the computer browser.

What I want:

  • For my data to never reach the internet. All my data should stay in/between my devices.
  • If possible, I'd also like to be able to use SiYuan on my Android phone, and have it sync with my laptop via local network only (ie. directly, without going through the internet). If I leave the house with my phone, I want all my data to be there - then if I change/add/remove anything while I'm out, as soon as I'm back home I'd like those changes to be reflected in my laptop. I'd probably keep most of my Notebooks exclusively in my laptop, then have one Notebook synced between laptop and mobile.
  • I don't want to need to pay for any storage service.

Probably my questions are very basic for you guys, but for someone who isn't technical this is quite hard to understand! Thank you in advance for your help.

    2 Operate
    forestknows updated this article at 2023-07-08 06:10:01
    forestknows updated this article at 2023-07-08 06:01:10

    Welcome to here!

    Here we can learn from each other how to use SiYuan, give feedback and suggestions, and build SiYuan together.

    Signup About
    Please input reply content ...
    • ciwoyipang

      There are two options for your requirements, one of which is what I mentioned earlier. The first option is to install Siyuan on your mobile phone, activate the server function, and connect your other devices at home to the phone via a wireless local network, ensuring they are in the same domain. Then, open a browser and enter the corresponding IP and port to access Sijuan on your computer or other devices from the phone.

      The second option is to install Docker on your computer and then install an S3 protocol service within Docker Like Minio?. Next, install Siyuan on your computer and use Siyuan's S3 synchronization feature to sync your data. Similarly, install Siyuan on your mobile phone and configure the same S3 information to sync with your computer.

      1 Reply
    • MiscReply
    • forestknows
      Author

      Thank you.

      The sync options sound very technical to me. I'll try to read more about it... Also, from what I understand, any of those sync options would require payment.

      Perhaps the best solution for my case would be to have two separate installations:

      1. On my laptop, with content that I want to keep at my home.
      2. On my phone, with content I want to be able to take with me when I leave my home.

      Then at home I can use the server function to access my laptop from my mobile, and my phone from my laptop, if needed.

      Does that make sense?

      2 Reply
    • zxhd86

      As far as I know, the custom server sync feature should be a free feature at the moment, just need to log in, you can't sync at the moment may be caused by other reasons, need more detailed information, preferably have a screenshot.

      1 Reply
    • ciwoyipang

      No, no, no, it's very simple. You can follow the steps in the screenshot above. Connect both your phone and computer to your home WiFi network, and then simply click on the settings.

      it doesn't require the use of synchronization features. The network serving functionality is completely free of charge.

      1 Reply
      1 Operate
      ciwoyipang updated this reply at 2023-07-08 16:02:32
    • Visit all replies