diff --git a/documentation/docs/clients/desktop.md b/documentation/docs/clients/desktop.md
index d32d1ac4..104c10fa 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/clients/desktop.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/clients/desktop.md
@@ -21,11 +21,17 @@ Khoj will keep these files in sync to provide contextual responses when you sear
   - **Incremental**: Incremental search for a fast, search-as-you-type experience
 
 ## Setup
+:::info[Self Hosting]
+If you are self-hosting the Khoj server, update the *Settings* page on the Khoj Desktop app to:
+- Set the `Khoj URL` field to your Khoj server URL. By default, use `http://127.0.0.1:42110`.
+- Do not set the `Khoj API Key` field if your Khoj server runs in anonymous mode. For example, `khoj --anonymous-mode`
+:::
+
 
 1. Install the [Khoj Desktop app](https://khoj.dev/downloads) for your OS
 2. Generate an API key on the [Khoj Web App](https://app.khoj.dev/settings#clients)
 3. Set your Khoj API Key on the *Settings* page of the Khoj Desktop app
-4. [Optional] Add any files, folders you'd like Khoj to be aware of on the *Settings* page and Click *Save*
+4. [Optional] Add any files, folders you'd like Khoj to be aware of on the *Settings* page and Click *Save*.
    These files and folders will be automatically kept in sync for you
 
 ## Interface
diff --git a/documentation/docs/clients/emacs.md b/documentation/docs/clients/emacs.md
index 6c751927..8acbf982 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/clients/emacs.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/clients/emacs.md
@@ -30,6 +30,12 @@ sidebar_position: 2
 | ![khoj search on emacs](/img/khoj_search_on_emacs.png) | ![khoj chat on emacs](/img/khoj_chat_on_emacs.png) |
 
 ## Setup
+:::info[Self Hosting]
+If you are self-hosting the Khoj server modify the install steps below:
+- Set `khoj-server-url` to your Khoj server URL. By default, use `http://127.0.0.1:42110`.
+- Do not set `khoj-api-key` if your Khoj server runs in anonymous mode. For example, `khoj --anonymous-mode`
+:::
+
 1. Generate an API key on the [Khoj Web App](https://app.khoj.dev/settings#clients)
 2. Add below snippet to your Emacs config file, usually at `~/.emacs.d/init.el`
 
@@ -43,6 +49,7 @@ M-x package-install khoj
 
 ; Set your Khoj API key
 (setq khoj-api-key "YOUR_KHOJ_CLOUD_API_KEY")
+(setq khoj-server-url "https://app.khoj.dev")
 ```
 
 #### **Minimal Install**
@@ -54,7 +61,8 @@ M-x package-install khoj
   :ensure t
   :pin melpa-stable
   :bind ("C-c s" . 'khoj)
-  :config (setq khoj-api-key "YOUR_KHOJ_CLOUD_API_KEY"))
+  :config (setq khoj-api-key "YOUR_KHOJ_CLOUD_API_KEY"
+                khoj-server-url "https://app.khoj.dev"))
 ```
 
 #### **Standard Install**
@@ -67,6 +75,7 @@ M-x package-install khoj
   :pin melpa-stable
   :bind ("C-c s" . 'khoj)
   :config (setq khoj-api-key "YOUR_KHOJ_CLOUD_API_KEY"
+                khoj-server-url "https://app.khoj.dev"
                 khoj-org-directories '("~/docs/org-roam" "~/docs/notes")
                 khoj-org-files '("~/docs/todo.org" "~/docs/work.org")))
 ```
@@ -81,6 +90,7 @@ M-x package-install khoj
   :straight (khoj :type git :host github :repo "khoj-ai/khoj" :files (:defaults "src/interface/emacs/khoj.el"))
   :bind ("C-c s" . 'khoj)
   :config (setq khoj-api-key "YOUR_KHOJ_CLOUD_API_KEY"
+                khoj-server-url "https://app.khoj.dev"
                 khoj-org-directories '("~/docs/org-roam" "~/docs/notes")
                 khoj-org-files '("~/docs/todo.org" "~/docs/work.org")))
 ```
diff --git a/documentation/docs/clients/obsidian.md b/documentation/docs/clients/obsidian.md
index 0372ecbe..d87b4882 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/clients/obsidian.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/clients/obsidian.md
@@ -20,11 +20,18 @@ sidebar_position: 3
   - **Discover**: Find similar notes to the current one
 
 ## Setup
+:::info[Self Hosting]
+If you are self-hosting the Khoj server, update the Khoj Obsidian plugin settings step below:
+- Set the `Khoj URL` field to your Khoj server URL. By default, use `http://127.0.0.1:42110`.
+- Do not set the `Khoj API Key` field if your Khoj server runs in anonymous mode. For example, `khoj --anonymous-mode`
+:::
 
-  1. Open [Khoj](https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=khoj) from the *Community plugins* tab in Obsidian settings panel
-  2. Click *Install*, then *Enable* on the Khoj plugin page in Obsidian
-  3. Generate an API key on the [Khoj Web App](https://app.khoj.dev/settings#clients)
-  4. Set your Khoj API Key in the Khoj plugin settings in Obsidian
+1. Open [Khoj](https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=khoj) from the *Community plugins* tab in Obsidian settings panel
+2. Click *Install*, then *Enable* on the Khoj plugin page in Obsidian
+3. Generate an API key on the [Khoj Web App](https://app.khoj.dev/settings#clients)
+4. Set your Khoj API Key in the Khoj plugin settings on Obsidian
+5. (Optional) Click `Force Sync` in the Khoj plugin settings on Obsidian to immediately sync your Obsidian vault.
+    <br />By default, your Obsidian vault is automatically synced periodically.
 
 See the official [Obsidian Plugin Docs](https://help.obsidian.md/Extending+Obsidian/Community+plugins) for more details on installing Obsidian plugins.