OneDrive

If you're a Microsoft 365 user or just prefer OneDrive for cloud storage, you can easily sync your Octarine notes across all your devices.

Since Octarine saves everything as plain markdown files, all you need to do is create your workspace inside a OneDrive folder and let Microsoft handle the syncing.

Setting Up OneDrive Sync

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Install OneDrive desktop app and sign in with your Microsoft account
2. Open Octarine and create a new workspace (or open an existing one)
3. Navigate to your OneDrive folder when choosing where to save — you'll usually find it in your home directory or under "This PC" on Windows
4. Create or select a folder for your workspace
5. Start working — Octarine will save your notes to this OneDrive folder, and OneDrive takes care of syncing them to the cloud and your other devices

How It Works

Octarine doesn't do anything special with OneDrive—it just treats it like any other folder on your computer.

When you save a note, it's written to your local OneDrive folder, and OneDrive automatically syncs it to the cloud and your other devices.

You can access your notes on Windows, macOS, mobile devices, or even through the OneDrive web interface.

If you're low on disk space, OneDrive's Files On-Demand feature lets you keep files in the cloud and download them only when you need them.

When you open a note in Octarine, OneDrive downloads it automatically, so you don't even notice the difference.

And if you accidentally delete something or want to revert to an earlier version, OneDrive's version history and recycle bin have you covered—just head to the web interface to restore what you need.

Working with Teams

OneDrive makes collaboration simple. Create your workspace in a shared OneDrive folder (or a SharePoint library if you're using Microsoft 365 for work), and anyone with access can see your notes.

Updates sync in real-time, and you can control permissions through OneDrive's sharing settings to decide who can view or edit.

Team members can also use OneDrive's commenting features on the web or mobile to leave feedback without editing the files directly.

When Things Don't Sync

If your notes aren't syncing, here's what to check:

• Check OneDrive is running and you're signed in
• Look for the cloud icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (macOS) — a checkmark or "Up to date" means everything's synced
• Click the icon for errors if you see a sync error notification
• Verify storage quota — if you're out of space, new changes won't sync
• Pause and resume sync in OneDrive settings to kickstart syncing
• Refresh the file tree by clicking the refresh icon in Octarine's toolbar
• Check Files On-Demand settings — set your workspace folder to "Always keep on this device" instead of "Free up space"