2025-03-09, 06:23 PM
(2025-03-08, 04:04 AM)8r7f Wrote: Does copying /etc/jellyfin and /var/lib/jellyfin to a new computer require that the paths to media folders is the same on the new machine?
Yes. You should ensure that your media paths are setup identically PRIOR to starting your migrated/restored Jellyfin on the new system. Otherwise Jellyfin will notice that the media isn't present and clear out your metadata.
Jellyfin 10.11.11 (Docker)
Debian 13 w/Xanmod amd64v3 LTS kernel
AMD Ryzen 5500 w/32GB DDR4
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
ZFS Storage pool
vdev1 - 6x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1
vdev2 - 3x WD Red Pro 18TB CMR in RAIDZ1
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Debian 13 w/Xanmod amd64v3 LTS kernel
AMD Ryzen 5500 w/32GB DDR4
Intel Arc A380
OS drive - SK Hynix P41 1TB
ZFS Storage pool
vdev1 - 6x WD Red Pro 6TB CMR in RAIDZ1
vdev2 - 3x WD Red Pro 18TB CMR in RAIDZ1