notes do not sync

Hello jeffreyfrommadison,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We see you're having a hard time syncing notes on all of your devices. We have a great user guide that will help you get this sorted out. Try the steps below.

Set up iCloud for Notes on all your devices - Apple Support

"You can use iCloud with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac, and on iCloud.com. For an overview of what you can do with iCloud, see Keep your notes up to date and share them with iCloud.

Note: Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on each device. If you have devices where you’re not signed in with your Apple ID or that have the Notes feature turned off, you won’t be able to access your iCloud notes on those devices.

Set up iCloud for Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
2. Do one of the following:

• iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Tap Show All, tap Notes, then turn on Sync this [device].
• iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Turn on Notes.

3. To view notes stored in iCloud, open the Notes app. In the Folder list, select All iCloud or a folder in the iCloud section.

For more information on how to collaborate on notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, see any of the following:

• iPhone User Guide: Share notes and collaborate on iPhone
• iPad User Guide: Share notes and collaborate on iPad
• iPod touch User Guide (iOS 15 or earlier): Share notes and collaborate on iPod touch

Set up iCloud for Notes on your Mac

1. On your Mac, do one of the following:

• macOS Ventura 13.3 or later: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, then click iCloud on the right. Below Apps Using iCloud, click Show All, click Notes, then turn on Sync this Mac.
• macOS Ventura 13 to 13.2: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, click iCloud on the right, then turn on Notes.
• macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Apple ID, click iCloud, then select Notes.

2. To view notes stored in iCloud, open the Notes app. In the Folder list, select All iCloud or a folder in the iCloud section.

For more information on how to collaborate on notes on your Mac, see Share notes and folders on Mac in the Notes User Guide for Mac.

Use Notes on iCloud.com

You can access your iCloud notes in a web browser on a phone, tablet, or computer.

• Go to icloud.com/notes and sign in with your Apple ID.

For more information on how to use Notes on iCloud.com, see any of the following:

• On a phone: Use Notes on iCloud.com
• On a tablet: Use Notes on iCloud.com
• On a computer: Use Notes on iCloud.com"

We hope this helps.

Cheers!