Questions
- How do I enable or disable iCloud Sync in Notability?
- What happens to my notes if I turn off iCloud Sync on one of my devices?
- Can I recover a note if it was deleted from iCloud?
- What's the difference between iCloud Sync and Notability's Third-Party Backup?
- Why am I getting errors about full iCloud storage when trying to sync Notability notes?
- How do I keep my Notability notes the same on my Mac and iPad?
Environment
This article applies to people using Notability who have an Apple ID with iCloud enabled on at least two of their devices.
Resolution
iCloud syncs your notes across your devices, automatically transferring notes between them so you have the latest version of each note on each device.
Important: This is a two-way sync. If you delete a note from iCloud, it is also deleted in Notability. Notes deleted from iCloud cannot be recovered, so delete notes in Notability instead.
For a one-way backup, see Third-Party Backup in the Related Articles section.
Note: iCloud Sync is unavailable in Notability Cloud.
Enable or disable iCloud Sync
- In the Library, select the Gear icon > Connected Services > iCloud Syncing.
- Toggle iCloud Syncing on or off.
- If toggling iCloud Syncing off, choose what to do with local copies of your notes:
- Keep on my device: Your notes remain on your device. If you want to turn iCloud Syncing back on, make sure you have the latest version of Notability. Otherwise, your notes may be duplicated.
- Delete on my device: Your notes are removed from your device, leaving an empty Library. A copy of each note remains in iCloud.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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