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macOS restore from Time Machine Backup - gebseng - 2025-09-01
Hey, I had to wipe and reinstall my Mac (macOS 13.7.7). Now I'm trying to restore Jellyfin from the Time Machine backup.
From the backup, I copied:
- the jellyfin.app (Server, v.10.10.6)
- ~/.local
- ~/.config
- I also tried to copy - ~/Library/Application Support/jellyfin, but the Time Machine backup only had a folder names "Jellyfin Media Player" instead, so I copied that too.
Now, when I launch Jellyfin, I can see my old Jellyfin server instance (screenshot attached). However, when I select my server, I get the error message "We're unable to connect to the selected server right now. Please ensure it is running and try again."
What could I try next?
RE: macOS restore from Time Machine Backup - theguymadmax - 2025-09-01
Try accessing it in a Private browser session.
RE: macOS restore from Time Machine Backup - gebseng - 2025-09-01
Thanks for the tip, that worked! After that, I deleted the browsers cache, and It works fine now in a regular browser window, thanks!