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-If you're comfortable moving files between devices, you can transfer your library by copying the [[:zotero_data|Zotero data folder]] from your first computer to your new computer — e.g., by using an external hard drive or network transfer. If switching to a new computer, your OS may provide a way to automatically transfer all data (e.g., Migration Assistant on a Mac).+If you're comfortable moving files between devices, you can transfer your library by copying the [[:zotero_data|Zotero data folder]] from your first computer to your new computer — e.g., by using an external hard drive or a local network connection. If switching to a new computer, your OS may provide a way to automatically transfer all data (e.g., Migration Assistant on a Mac).
  
 To move your data manually, first locate your data by opening the [[:preferences|Zotero preferences]], going to Advanced → Files and Folders, and clicking “Show Data Directory”. To move your data manually, first locate your data by opening the [[:preferences|Zotero preferences]], going to Advanced → Files and Folders, and clicking “Show Data Directory”.
kb/transferring_a_library.1668569791.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/11/15 22:36 by dstillman