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When you create a remote vault through Obsidian Sync your data is encrypted and stored on one of Obsidian's specific regional Sync servers.
This guide explains how to move your Sync vault to a different regional server.
Always backup your vault before proceeding with a migration.
When you migrate a remote vault to a different region your data will be replaced. This means:
To change your remote vault's region, you will need to perform the following steps in order. Please make a backup of your data first.
You are now disconnected from the remote vault and are no longer syncing on this device.
If you are on the Standard Plan, you will also need to delete your remote vault before proceeding.
If you are beginning syncing after connecting to a remote vault, you will see a Start Syncing button. Select this button to begin syncing.
If you are beginning syncing after adjusting Obsidian Sync's settings and restarting the application, you will see a Resume button within Sync's settings. Select this button to begin syncing.
When Obsidian Sync completes, a green circle with a checkmark ( ) appears in the bottom-right corner (desktop) or in the right sidebar (mobile). The Sync log will also display "Fully Synced" as one its most recent message.
For more details on sync statuses, refer to Status icon and messages.
To connect other devices to your newly created and synced remote vault, keep reading!
To learn more about settings and files, move onto Sync settings and selective syncing.
Additionally, you can delete your old remote vault once you have confirmed transition to your new remote vault and its region.