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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Syncing with the desktop app

> How your notes sync between mobile and desktop. Access the same meeting notes on Granola iOS, Android, and desktop.

Notes you take on your phone sync to the Granola desktop app (macOS and Windows) once they're complete. This lets you capture notes on the go and then access them from your computer.

## When notes sync

Notes sync to desktop **after transcription and summarization are complete**. Until then, the note only exists on your phone.

If a note seems stuck on mobile and isn't appearing on desktop:

* Check that the note has finished processing (you should see the enhanced notes, not just "generating...")
* If transcription failed or is taking too long, [get in touch with our support team](/help-center/ios/getting-started#getting-help) from the mobile app

## What syncs

* **Completed meeting notes**: Notes that have finished transcription and summarization
* **Transcripts**: Full transcripts are available on both devices
* **Edits**: Changes you make to completed notes sync across devices

## What doesn't sync

* **Notes in progress**: A note that's still being transcribed or summarized won't appear on desktop yet (including any private/pre-meeting notes)

## Features that require desktop

Some features are only available on the desktop app. For notes taken on iOS, you'll need to use desktop to:

* **Apply templates**: Custom templates can only be created and applied from desktop
* **Create folders**: New folders can only be created from desktop
* **Share to integrations**: Notion, Slack, HubSpot, and other integrations require desktop
* **Manage calendar sync**: Calendar connections are configured on desktop
* **Transfer notes between accounts**: Moving notes from one account to another requires desktop
* **View trash and restore notes**: The trash feature is only available on desktop

## Tips for a smooth workflow

* **Take notes on mobile** for in-person meetings (and phone calls on iOS)
* **Wait for notes to finish processing** before expecting them on desktop
* **Review and organize on desktop** to apply templates and share