Common questions about Note Relay Pro for Obsidian
Note Relay is an Obsidian plugin that lets you access your vault from any device. The free version provides local HTTP server access, while Pro adds secure remote access via WebRTC peer-to-peer connections.
Free (Local Only):
Base ($1.99/month):
Pro ($3.99/month):
Absolutely. Note Relay uses zero-knowledge architecture:
Free (Local Access):
Base & Pro (Remote Access):
In both cases, we cannot read your notes, even if we wanted to.
Yes, Obsidian must be running with the Note Relay plugin enabled for remote access to work. This is because connections are peer-to-peer—your vault data never leaves your device.
We offer two plans:
Both plans include unlimited vaults and remote access.
You can cancel anytime:
You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 14 days, email support@noterelay.io for a full refund.
Yes! One subscription supports unlimited installations across all your devices.
To set up on a new device:
Each vault will appear separately in your dashboard with its own status.
Login to your dashboard and click Manage Billing. You'll be taken to Stripe's secure portal where you can update your payment information.
Common reasons for connection failures:
See our Troubleshooting Guide for detailed steps.
Vaults update their status every 60 seconds. If it's been longer than 5 minutes:
Plugin: Desktop only (Windows, Mac, Linux). The plugin requires Node.js to run a local HTTP server, which Obsidian Mobile cannot support.
Web Interface: Pro users can access their desktop vault from a mobile browser by visiting the dashboard and clicking Connect. (Note: Mobile-responsive design is currently in development.)
Free (Local): Port 5474 (HTTP)
Pro (Remote): Outbound HTTPS (443) and WebRTC ports (dynamic)
WebRTC automatically negotiates ports, so no port forwarding is needed.
No, Note Relay provides remote access, not synchronization. Changes are made directly to your vault through the live connection. For offline sync, consider using Obsidian Sync or Git alongside Note Relay.
Yes! Note Relay and Obsidian Sync serve different purposes and work together perfectly. Use Obsidian Sync for offline synchronization and Note Relay for live remote access.
See our detailed Installation Guide. Quick summary:
.obsidian/plugins/noterelay/In Obsidian Settings → Note Relay → Remote Access tab:
Then visit noterelay.io/dashboard and click Connect on your vault.
In Plugin Settings:
Guest Requirements: They need an active Base or Pro subscription to connect.
Your Master Password is the owner-level password for YOUR vault. It gives full read-write access.
Important Security Rules:
Guests get their own separate passwords with limited permissions.
In your dashboard, click the trash icon next to the vault you want to remove. You can always re-register it later.
Yes, and we recommend it! Use separate passwords in the Local Access and Remote Access tabs for better security.
Account password: Click your username in the dashboard header, then select "Change Password" from the dropdown menu.
Vault passwords (local/remote): Simply enter a new password in the plugin settings—no reset needed.
We collect minimal data to operate the service:
We DO NOT collect: Your notes, vault contents, or any personal data from your vault.
No. Your notes are transmitted directly between your devices via encrypted peer-to-peer connection. They never pass through our servers.
Yes. All connections use:
Your vaults will be removed from the dashboard and remote access will stop. However:
Still have questions? Contact Support or check our Documentation