The problem
Most sync features quietly become a custody problem.
Many apps make backup and sync convenient by taking possession of user data, credentials, or platform relationships. That is the opposite of local-first ownership.
Data ownership
Sync and back up your workspace without giving up ownership.
NovaKit supports encrypted backups and bring-your-own-storage sync so your data can move across devices using storage you control.
Sync is useful. Vendor lock-in is not. NovaKit treats backup and cross-device continuity as ownership problems, not excuses to centralize your data on our servers.
The NovaKit approach
Bring your own storage and keep your keys.
NovaKit uses encrypted .novakit backups and BYOS sync providers so you can move workspace data between devices without handing it to a vendor-controlled cloud.
Why it matters
Benefits of BYOS Sync & Backups
- Create encrypted backups of your workspace data.
- Sync across devices using storage you already trust or manage.
- Avoid vendor custody over your workspace contents.
- Keep OAuth relationships tied to your own registered credentials where supported.
What you can do
Key capabilities
- Encrypted .novakit backup export and import.
- BYOS sync with WebDAV, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
- Passphrase-based encryption for protected backups.
- Merge or replace workflows for restore and migration.
Product preview
What BYOS Sync & Backups looks like in NovaKit
NovaKit supports encrypted backups and bring-your-own-storage sync so your data can move across devices using storage you control. These previews show how the feature fits into a real workflow rather than living as a one-off capability.
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BYOS Sync & Backups
NovaKit supports encrypted backups and bring-your-own-storage sync so your data can move across devices using storage you control.
Encrypted .novakit backup export and import.
Data ownershipNovaKitActive workflow
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Workflow example
Keep a laptop and desktop workspace in sync via your own cloud storage.
BYOS sync with WebDAV, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
Use caseExecutionContext
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Why people upgrade
Sync across devices using storage you already trust or manage.
Create encrypted backups of your workspace data.
Upgrade pathROIOwnership
Common use cases
Where BYOS Sync & Backups fits best
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Keep a laptop and desktop workspace in sync via your own cloud storage.
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Create secure backups before switching devices or browsers.
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Maintain a recoverable AI workspace without trusting a central vendor backend.
Best fit
Who BYOS Sync & Backups is for
Users who want multi-device continuity
Best for keeping work available across machines without handing everything to a vendor backend.
Security-minded users backing up local data
Useful when recoverability matters but you still want encrypted exports and BYOS control.
Anyone avoiding platform custody
A fit for people who want sync and backup without surrendering ownership of their workspace data.
Why it stands out
NovaKit BYOS Sync & Backups vs typical alternatives
Comparison
NovaKit
Typical alternative
Data custody
You choose the storage destination.
Typical sync features route everything through vendor infrastructure.
Protection
Encrypted backups protect exports before they leave the device.
Backup convenience can come with more centralized exposure.
Portability
Move or restore your workspace on your own terms.
Vendor-managed sync can make leaving harder.
Frequently asked questions
BYOS Sync & Backups FAQ
Does NovaKit store my synced data on its own servers?
No. BYOS means bring your own storage. NovaKit is designed so your sync destination is a storage provider you choose and control.
Are backups encrypted?
Yes. NovaKit supports encrypted backup files using a passphrase-derived key so exported workspace data is protected before it ever leaves your device.
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