What are the best ways to backup Obsidian vaults with Git?

Obsidian Git plugin for auto-sync, or manual with cron. Encrypt vault subsets via git-crypt.

Is GitHub safe for private personal backups?

Decent for non-secrets, risky for plaintext sensitives. Mirror to self-hosted Gitea/Codeberg.

How to recover from GitHub account suspension?

Local clones first. Support tickets drag; duplicates avoided via VPN, clean activity. Fallback remotes essential.

Private GitHub Repos as Backup Lifeline: Viable or Trap?

Tired of manual USB dumps and Google's prying eyes? One Redditor's pitch to swap them for a private GitHub repo sparks a deeper look at versioned, cloud-free backups.

theAIcatchup Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

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Private GitHub repos upgrade backups with version history but trade Google for Microsoft risks. 𝕏
Encrypt sensitives with git-crypt or age; mirror to Gitea for lockout-proofing. 𝕏
Hybrid git + USB beats pure cloud—history plus air-gap. 𝕏

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