How to Cancel Your
Obsidian Sync Subscription
Cancel Obsidian Sync in under 2 minutes. Your local notes remain safe. Here are the exact steps to stop your subscription.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Method
Account Page
Refund
No partial refunds
Cancel Obsidian Sync from Your Account
Go to your Obsidian Account page
Navigate to obsidian.md/account in your web browser and sign in with the email and password associated with your Obsidian account. This is the same account you use for Obsidian Sync and Publish.
Locate Obsidian Sync
On your account dashboard, find the Obsidian Sync section. It shows your current plan, the number of vaults you can sync, and your renewal date.
Click Cancel or Manage
Click Cancel or Manage subscription next to Obsidian Sync. If your payment is processed by Stripe, you may be redirected to a Stripe billing portal to manage the subscription.
Confirm cancellation
Confirm that you want to cancel your Obsidian Sync subscription. Syncing continues until the end of your current billing period. Make sure all your devices are fully synced before your subscription expires.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you subscribed to Obsidian Sync through the Apple App Store (via the iOS app) or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Obsidian in the list
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then Obsidian
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel Obsidian Sync?
Your local notes are completely safe
Obsidian stores all notes as local Markdown files on your device. Canceling Sync does not delete, modify, or affect any of your local vault content. Your notes remain exactly where they are.
Syncing stops between devices
Once your subscription expires, changes made on one device will no longer sync to your other devices. Make sure all devices are fully synced before cancellation to avoid having different versions of notes.
Version history becomes unavailable
Obsidian Sync provides version history for your notes. After canceling, you lose access to the cloud-based version history. Consider backing up important versions before canceling.
Obsidian app remains free to use
The Obsidian app itself is free for personal use. You can continue using all core features, plugins, and themes without Sync. Only the cloud syncing functionality is removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my notes if I cancel Obsidian Sync?
No. Obsidian is a local-first app. All your notes are stored as Markdown files on your device. Canceling Sync only stops the cloud syncing service. Your local vaults remain completely untouched.
Can I sync Obsidian without paying for Obsidian Sync?
Yes. You can use iCloud Drive (for Apple devices), Dropbox, Google Drive, or Git-based solutions to sync your vault folder. These alternatives lack end-to-end encryption and the seamless experience of Obsidian Sync, but they work.
What is the difference between Obsidian Sync and Obsidian Publish?
Obsidian Sync keeps your vaults synchronized across devices. Obsidian Publish makes selected notes available as a public website. They are separate subscriptions and canceling one does not affect the other.
Do I get a refund for unused time?
Obsidian generally does not offer prorated refunds. Your Sync service continues until the end of your current billing period. Contact Obsidian support at [email protected] for exceptional situations.
Can I resubscribe to Obsidian Sync later?
Yes. You can resubscribe at any time from your Obsidian account page. Your remote vault data may still be available during a grace period, allowing you to resume syncing seamlessly.
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