Obsidian Sync: Error Unable to connect to server [continuation]

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What I’m trying to do

I am trying to connect my corporate computer to Obsidian Sync.

Time ago, I started this thread: Obsidian Sync: Error Unable to connect to server
Later, I found this other one: Request to add http socks proxy as built-in feature - #4 by skywind3000
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The issue I am having is:

  • When I start the app using no proxy on the CLI, for example the plugin Plugin Update Checker does work. But Obsidian Sync does not work. I am never able to connect to the server.
  • When I start the app using a proxy on the CLI, everything works. But I also need to turn on my VPN.
  • When I use the proxy, without the VPN: Obsidian Sync does not work; but Plugin Update Checker, Browse for Community plugins, Check for Obsidian updates: does work.

The CLI I am using is the following:

C:\Users\xxxx\AppData\Local\Programs\obsidian\Obsidian.exe --proxy-server=http://127.0.0.1:1234

When not using VPN, I am able to ping sync-13.obsidian.md, releases.obsidian.md and api.obsidian.md.
When using the VPN, I am also able to ping the previous domains.
All from the Windows Terminal (cmd.exe).

This is my system log:

SYSTEM INFO:
	Obsidian version: v1.6.3
	Installer version: v1.6.3
	Operating system: Windows 10 Enterprise 10.0.19045
	Login status: logged in
	Catalyst license: insider
	Insider build toggle: on
SYNC INFO:
	Vault ID: xxxxxx
	Host server: wss://sync-13.obsidian.md
	Device name: 
	Allowed file types: image, audio, pdf, video, unsupported
	Allowed special types: app, appearance, appearance-data, hotkey, core-plugin, core-plugin-data, community-plugin, community-plugin-data
	Ignored directories:
		- .obsidian/plugins/text-extractor/cache
	Vault path: C:\Users\xxxxxxxxx\xxxx\Obsidian\Vault
	Sync logs:
		2537 Info  Connecting to server
		2342 Info  Connection successful. Detecting changes...
                ....
		1806 Info  Fully synced

My questions

  • Why am I having inconsistent behavior between the plugins and Obsidian Sync?
  • What else could I try? Am I missing something?
  • Could it be the WebSocket is not correctly stablished? How can I check?

Thank you.

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Plugins are accessing Github. You can see our network calls here: Security considerations for teams - Obsidian Help

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Thank you for your reply.
But I do not understand why I am able to ping:

  • releases.obsidian.md
  • api.obsidian.md
  • sync-13.obsidian.md

… and not able to sync from the Obsidian application on my desktop.
Without need of setup any proxy on the terminal or turning on the VPN.

Any ideas to test?
Thanks!

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Yes it can be websocket. Or it could be other things. Modern firewall can attempt to understand what kind of connection it is beyond source and destination address.

You neet to ask your corporate IT team what they block/allow.

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