System Migration – How to Transfer Innuos Systems

Transferring a music library and database from one Innuos server to another is a scenario that occurs for users when upgrading to a new system, such as moving from a ZEN Mk3 to a ZENith Mk3 or Statement. This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you transfer your music library and database to your new Innuos server.

A common mistake during this process is using the IMPORT tool to transfer your music library—whether by importing directly from the old server (via “Import from NAS”) or from an existing USB/NAS backup.

However, the correct approach is to Restore your Backup, because not only does this upload all your stored music library again but also important Sense library data such as:

Saved Favourites in the library
Playlists
Playback history (including Recent Tracks widget on home screen)
New Music chronology
Radio Presets
Artist bios and information

Step 1 – Create a backup of your existing Innuos system, whether to an external USB drive or to a NAS.

Your new Innuos system is not suitable as a NAS backup destination for this process.

You can follow the respective guides here:

Backup to USB drive

Backup to NAS

Step 2 – Now you have a backup of your previous system ready, Navigate to the Backup page.

Step 3 – Select Configure Backup and choose whether you’re using a USB or NAS for the backup.

Step 4 – Ensure you select EXISTING BACKUP during setup.

Step 5 – Once the backup is located and verified by the server, you’ll be returned to the main Backup page. From there, click Restore Backup to complete the process.