Changing sync from dropbox to Joplin Cloud

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Operating system

macOS

Joplin version

3.16.15

Desktop version info

Joplin 3.6.15 (prod, darwin)

Device: darwin, Apple M3
Client ID: d4c8af3064ec447390969ab6288e9d06
Sync Version: 3
Profile Version: 49
Keychain Supported: Yes
Alternative instance ID: -
Sync target: Dropbox
Editor: Rich Text

Revision: c615726

Backup: 1.5.1
Freehand Drawing: 4.3.0

Sync target

Dropbox

What issue do you have?

I currently use dropbox to sync my notes across my macbook, iPhone and iPad. I intend to shift to Joplin Cloud as part of my effort to migrate my notes away from Evernote. What happens to the notes on my dropbox when I move to Joplin Cloud? I'm new to Joplin so if there is some documentation you can point me to that would be great. Thanks

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The recommended way is to:

  • First make sure your desktop app is fully synced
  • Then from there export all your notes as a JEX file
  • Now create a new profile in the desktop app
  • Import the JEX file
  • Sync with Joplin Cloud

For the mobile app, it's simpler:

  • Delete it
  • Install it again
  • Sync with Joplin Cloud (it will pick up the notes you've just uploaded from desktop)
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Thanks for instructions. Very helpful.