Setup Obsidian Git Plugin on iPhone with GitSync.md (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to get the Obsidian Git plugin working on your iPhone using GitSync.md. This tutorial walks through cloning your vault, configuring the Git plugin with author details, generating a GitHub Personal Access Token, and successfully committing & pushing changes — all from your phone.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & demo of working Git commit from iPhone
0:26 - Clone your vault with GitSync.md
1:08 - Reopen Obsidian to load the cloned vault
1:21 - Git commit fails — author name & email not set
1:30 - Install the Obsidian Git community plugin
2:00 - Configure author name, email & username in plugin settings
2:19 - Generate a GitHub Personal Access Token (classic)
3:23 - Select token scopes (repo, workflow, project)
3:59 - Paste the Personal Access Token into Obsidian Git settings
4:33 - Successful commit & push verified on GitHub
5:00 - Wrap-up & tips
Links:
GitSync.md — https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gitsync...
GitHub Personal Access Tokens: https://github.com/settings/tokens
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