Configuration folder

Obsidian's configuration folder contains all the settings files pertaining to your vault.

By default, your configuration folder is named .obsidian and placed in the vault folder. When using a syncing service, or if you wish to test different profiles in the same vault, you may want to change your config folder.

Access your configuration folder

Desktop

On desktop, the .obsidian folder is located in your vault folder. You can access it through your system file manager.

Mobile

Accessing the configuration folder differs by platform:

iOS and iPadOS

There is no default way to access the .obsidian folder on iOS or iPadOS. To view and edit hidden files and folders, you'll need a third-party app such as:

  • Taio — Free app with basic features for viewing and editing folder and file names.
  • Textastic — Paid app with advanced file editing capabilities.

Android

To access the .obsidian folder on Android:

  1. Open your system file manager.
  2. Enable the "Show hidden files" toggle in the settings.
  3. Navigate to your vault folder. The .obsidian folder will appear at the top level.

Change your configuration folder

To set your config folder:

  1. Open Settings → Files and Links.
  2. In Override config folder, type the name of your profile, starting with a period (.). For example, .obsidian-awesome.
  3. Relaunch Obsidian to have the changes take effect.
Any settings within your config folder will not transfer to your new config folder. However, your prior config folder will remain within your vault folder.