How to Create a New Vault in Obsidian

Note-taking apps typically contain pages, sheets, etc. But Obsidian has vaults – places in the local file system where all your data is stored. Obsidian Your own. With many themes and plugins, you can customize Obsidian vaults as you like, store everything you need, and access your content even offline. Obsidian It works in a fairly straightforward manner. The chances of getting lost on the platform are close to zero. However, you may want to understand how it works before committing to it. Therefore, this article will guide you through the main features of Obsidian – Create a new vault.

How to Create a New Vault in Obsidian on Windows

Obsidian contains both: Windows and mobile apps. You can also install Obsidian on macOS and Linux, but unlike Windows, Android, and iOS, you need to complete a few additional steps. However, the processes across all three operating systems are identical, and learning how to create a Windows vault is sufficient for navigating Obsidian on Linux and macOS.

After downloading and installing the app on your computer, creating a vault in Obsidian only requires a few steps. Here's what you need to do:

1. turn on Obsidian on your computer.                                 
2. Once Obsidian is open, click on "construction" next to “Create a new vault” in the popup window.
3. Write name Vault In the empty field next to Vault name.
4. In section "Location" Click "Browse" to find a location for your new vault. Note: Vaults on your computer must be in the Obsidian folder. However, you can also sync them with your Dropbox and place them in the Dropbox folder on your computer.
5. In the pop-up window, select the folder where you want to keep your vault.
6. Once back on the Obsidian screen, tap on "construction".

How to Create a New Vault in Obsidian on Mobile

As a mobile app, Obsidian is available for both: Android in Google Play Store For devices iPhone and iPad in the App Store. The look and feel of Android and iOS devices are almost identical.

The only added feature for iOS is that you can instantly sync your vault with your iCloud and allow access across multiple devices. For Android, you have the option to: “Obsidian Sync Setup” Before creating the vault.

However, setting up vaults on Android and iOS is the same and involves performing the following steps:

1. Open Obsidian on your mobile phone.                                                                     
2. Click on “Create a new vault.”                                                                             
3. Enter vault name Your in the empty field within Vault name.                             
4. tap on "to choose".                                                                                             
5. Browse your folders and select where you want to create a new vault.                                           
6. Once you have settled on the location, click on Use this folder.                             
7. Click on "Allow" If the app asks you to allow Obsidian to access current and future vault content in the folder of your choice.                                                                                                         
8. Finish by clicking on "construction".                                                                                 

You can now create new files, navigate to other files, or view recent files in the vault. You can also remove a file, open the chart view, create a new board, insert a template, open the command panel, and open the current day's daily note.

How to create a vault from an existing folder

Aside from creating new vaults, you can also convert an existing folder to an Obsidian vault. This feature is extremely useful because it eliminates the need to manually move all your content and data from an existing folder to a new Obsidian vault. Instead of retyping or copying everything, you can just use a few simple clicks.

on mobile

Creating a vault from a folder on your mobile phone involves the following steps:

1. Enter Obsidian on your phone.
2. Click on Open the folder as a repository.                                                                         
3. Browse folders on your phone.                                                                           
4. Once you have selected the folder, click on Use this folder.                                       
5. Grant access to Obsidian by clicking on "Allow"
6. Click the book icon in the upper left corner to view all files and folders in the vault.

On Windows

Converting an existing folder to a vault on your computer is as simple as doing it on your phone. Here's what it takes:

1. Open Obsidian on your computer.                                         
2. Click “Open another vault” in the lower left corner.
3. Click “Open” in the section. Open the folder as a safe.
4. When the pop-up window opens, find the folder you want to convert to your new vault.
5. Click on "to open" And start creating as you normally would.

How to Manage Vaults in Obsidian

Once you create a new vault in Obsidian, you have several features to manage. You can rename your vault in Settings. “More options” Next to the vault. You can remove or move the vault to another folder by going to the same settings.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: Are vaults in Obsidian private?
The answer: considered as Obsidian vaults are as private as regular folders on your computer or mobile device. However, Obsidian encrypts your data and does not share it with third parties. You can also install several security plugins to further protect your content and ensure absolute security.

Q2: How many vaults can I create in Obsidian?
The answer: In Obsidian, you can create multiple vaults. However, most users find one or two sufficient, as they allow for better linking and tagging. Users who prefer multiple vaults typically dedicate vaults to separate projects to minimize distractions and focus on the task at hand.

Q3: Can I create a remote vault in Obsidian?
The answer: You can create a remote vault in Obsidian. However, before that, you need to set up your Obsidian account with an email address and password and enable Obsidian sync. Then, go to Settings, choose Create a remote vault, and connect to it.

Q4: Can I integrate vaults into Obsidian?
The answer: Although you can't merge two or more cabinets directly in Obsidian, you can sync them. Experienced users recommend trying this on your existing cabinets first, as it may not perform as you envisioned.

Keep your notes safe and secure with Obsidian

Obsidian is an excellent app for keeping track of your daily and work-related tasks. You can create simple checklists of what you need to bring with you on a trip or buy groceries, or make detailed plans for important events. Using vaults It's also easy to connect themes and organize your daily life. But the best part is that Obsidian is completely free to use.

Have you already tried creating a new vault in Obsidian? Did you do it on your computer or phone? Let us know in the comments below.