> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.eirasync.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup tutorial

> Step by step: connect EiraSync to Obsidian — no jargon required.

Connect Obsidian to EiraSync — in a few steps.

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  Copy your setup link from the dashboard, install the LiveSync plugin, paste the link — done. Follow each section in order.
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## 1. Get your setup link

### In the EiraSync dashboard

Sign in, open your vault, and click **"Generate new setup link"**.

Copy the setup link and URI passphrase — you will need both in Obsidian.

<Tip>
  Save them now. **"Regenerate"** disconnects all devices.
</Tip>

## 2. Install the LiveSync plugin

Install [Self-hosted LiveSync](https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/obsidian-livesync) — the official Obsidian community plugin (by vrtmrz).

### Install & enable in Obsidian

1. **Settings → Community plugins → Browse** → search "LiveSync".
2. Install **"Self-hosted LiveSync"** and click **"Enable"** — [plugin page](https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/obsidian-livesync). Same steps on your phone.

<Frame caption="Desktop — author: vrtmrz">
  ![Self-hosted LiveSync in the plugin browser](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-plugin-search.png)
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<Frame caption="Desktop — click &#x22;Enable&#x22;">
  ![Enable the plugin](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-plugin-enable.png)
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Phone — same flow">
  ![Search LiveSync on your phone](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/mobile-plugin-search.png)
</Frame>

## 3. Set up your first device

### Follow the wizard

1. Choose **"I am setting this up for the first time"**.
2. Keep **"Use a Setup URI"** as the connection method and continue.

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  ![Setup URI as connection method](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-device-a-setup-uri.png)
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### Paste link and passphrase

1. Paste setup link and URI passphrase from EiraSync → **"Test Settings and Continue"**.
2. When asked about uploading: **"Yes"** — your notes go to the cloud.

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  ![Enter setup URI and passphrase](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-device-a-enter-uri.png)
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## 4. Add another device

Same setup link as device 1 — do not generate a new one in the dashboard.

### Second computer

1. Install LiveSync, choose **"adding a device to an existing setup"** in the wizard.
2. Paste the same setup link and passphrase. When asked about uploading: **"No"**.

### Phone via QR code

1. [Self-hosted LiveSync](https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/obsidian-livesync) install, choose **"adding a device to an existing setup"**, then **"Scan a QR Code"**.
2. On your first device: **Settings → Self-hosted LiveSync → "Setup" tab → "Show QR code" → "For your eyes only"**.
3. Scan the QR code with your phone, enter the passphrase.

<Frame caption="Phone — choose &#x22;adding a device&#x22;">
  ![Phone: add another device](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/mobile-add-device.png)
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<Frame caption="Computer — &#x22;Setup&#x22; tab → &#x22;Show QR code&#x22;">
  ![On computer: QR code settings](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-qr-settings.png)
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Phone — choose &#x22;Scan a QR Code&#x22;">
  ![Phone: choose scan QR code](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/mobile-scan-qr-select.png)
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Computer — tap &#x22;For your eyes only&#x22;">
  ![On computer: reveal QR code](https://eirasync.app/setup-tutorial/desktop-qr-reveal.png)
</Frame>

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## Nice work — you did it!

Your notes now sync across your devices. Check the [dashboard](https://eirasync.app/dashboard) anytime to see your vault status.

## Good to know

### Zero-knowledge architecture

Your notes are encrypted on your device before they reach the server. EiraSync only stores encrypted data — we cannot read your notes, even if we wanted to. Only you hold the key.

### One link for all devices

Desktop and phone share the same setup link.

### "Not a server admin"

You can ignore this — normal for your private vault.