Data, Backups & Sync

Data, Backups & Sync

Selah is a local-first app. This means all of your notes belong to you and are stored directly on your computer as standard files. There is no cloud lock-in.

Where is my data stored?

All your data is stored in the Vault folder you created when you first opened Selah. The app saves your notes as .selah files.

How to Back Up

Because your data is just a folder on your computer, backing up is as easy as copying the folder. You can copy your Vault folder to an external hard drive, a USB stick, or a cloud storage provider.

How to Sync Across Devices

Selah does not have a built-in paid sync service. Instead, you can use any standard file-sync tool you prefer to sync your Vault folder between computers:

• Dropbox / Google Drive: Place your Vault folder inside your Dropbox folder.
• iCloud Drive: Place the folder in your iCloud drive (Mac/iOS).
• Syncthing: A free, open-source, peer-to-peer sync tool (great for Android and Linux).
• Git: If you are a developer, you can version control your notes using Git!