Move a SyncStore from iCloud to WebDAV

[vatolin]

I am using a database both on macOS 11.6.5 and via DTTG on iOS 15.4.1 by syncing it via iCloud (CloudKit). Now I want to cease using iCloud for that purpose but will use WebDAV on a Nextcloud installation. Therefore, I have three questions:

1. Does as the underlying framework WebDAV technically work as reliable as CloudKit?
2. How to move the SyncStore from iCloud to WebDAV so that it will result in a look and feel as would have been nothing changed?
3. What do I need to do so that when the move to WebDAV has been finished, the storage space on iCloud is being released, that was previously used for the SyncStore?

[Blanc]

1. yes
2. you need to set up a new sync location and with that a new sync store
3. select the sync store and from the context menu select clean location

[BLUEFROG]

@vatolin

Does as the underlying framework WebDAV technically work as reliable as CloudKit?

YMMV with any remote sync option as discussed here…

Sync Types Explained

First Questions Sync is simple but you need to choose the type of sync method to use. Regarding syncing, the first question you need to ask yourself is, “Do I need a remote sync option?”. Consider these questions… Do you need to sync between machines – especially desktop Macs – in different geographic locations? Do you have a colleague, assistant, significant other, etc. that needs frequent updates to synced data? Are you using a shallow sync, i.e., Download Files: On demand in DEVONthink To …

However, the nextCloud installation should at least be more controllable when issues occur. With iCloud, Dropbox, etc., you have to wait for them to fix things.