Where Does Drafts Store Notes and Actions?
Where the Drafts app keeps notes and actions on iPhone and Mac, plus iCloud sync roles explained. Exact folders are covered below.
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Drafts is inbox first with iCloud sync. Notes start in the inbox on either device and merge through your Apple ID. Actions, themes, and workspaces sync as a separate layer.
Same Apple ID means same inbox. Exact container names vary by Drafts 5 versus newer builds. Keep sync on during moves. If notes vanish, check the Apple ID first. A personal versus work ID split is the usual empty inbox cause. Archive instead of delete for safety, since deletes sync everywhere fast. Screenshots of settings help when support asks for reproduction steps later.
Where Drafts Notes stores this, by platform
On My iPhone/Drafts (notes in iCloud when synced)
Notes sync through iCloud when enabled. Devices hold a working copy. Actions sync as a separate toggle. Match the Apple ID exactly on both devices.
~/Library/Application Support/Drafts (inbox in iCloud)
Same iCloud inbox on Mac under the Drafts container. Actions and themes sync separately. Export text files for permanent archives outside sync.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sync Drafts between iPhone and Mac?
Sign in with the same iCloud account on both devices and enable Drafts sync in settings. Notes merge from iCloud. Actions sync separately when enabled. Verify the inbox count matches before wiping, since a second Apple ID shows empty.
Does Drafts back up note versions?
Yes, in iCloud when sync is on. The devices hold a working copy plus cache. Version captures live in the note history view. Reinstalls restore the same inbox after sign in while sync stays enabled. Export critical notes as text for keeps.
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