How to Migrate Your Data to Another Synology NAS | Synology

Before you begin the migration process, please check the migration requirements in this article:
- How do I choose the right method for migrating data between Synology NAS (for DSM 6.0 and later)?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
* The instructions provided in this video only apply to devices running DSM 6.0 and above.
* The information provided in this video on Hyper Backup is based on Hyper Backup version 3.0. Other versions may differ.
When you purchase a new Synology NAS, your existing data can be moved over from your previous Synology NAS. This process is called "migration".
There are several methods that you can use to perform migration. The method that you choose depends on what device you’re using and your individual setup. This video explains the basics and helps guide you through the process of migrating your data from one Synology NAS to another. Make sure to follow the instructions in this video carefully in order to avoid any accidental data loss.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Migration method introduction
01:09 Choose the Right Method for Migrating Data
03:38 Migration Assistant
05:55 Hyper Backup
09:22 HDD Migration
Learn more:
- How do I choose the right method for migrating data between Synology NAS (for DSM 6.0 and later)?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
- Which Synology NAS models does Migration Assistant support?
kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM...
- How do I migrate data between Synology NAS via Migration Assistant (DSM 6.0 and later)?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
- What do I need to do after migrating via Migration Assistant?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
- Migration Assistant compatible models
www.synology.com/dsm/packages...
- How do I migrate data between Synology NAS via Hyper Backup (DSM 6.0 and later)?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
- How do I migrate data between Synology NAS via HDD migration (DSM 6.0 and later)?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/...
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[@harpersneil]

Fantastic video as always. But what the fans really want (well, some of us anyway!) is a tool to migrate our Photos/Videos from Google Photos to Synology. Yes we can download it all and then upload it, but that's clunky and unreliable. What we want is a tool like your amazing Cloud Sync!

[@JamesIT777]

Important thing to note: with the Hyper Backup method, be sure to use an admin user that is not a user that you want to keep. I tried 3 times only to note that the calendars and contacts were all messed up between the users (my wife and I mostly). On the third try, I first reactivated the default admin on the destination NAS, logged in with that one, restored from the repository and this time it worked perfectly. Please include this in the video or the notes! 7:52

[@dbsasuke]

When using HDD migration, does the nas device keep the same device name? Can you use the same name, static IP, etc.? I don't want anything to change.

[@master_macros]

ds2022j does not have migration assistant in the package centre.

[@Maddylife_]

Does this also migrate users and folder rights? anyone knows?

[@G10381]

When are you @synology coming out with a newer and better Nas ? or are you riding the "if it ain't broke don't innovate" bandwagon like Blackberry did?

[@jenskmigselv]

Migration Assistant wasn't supported by the old NAS (212+), Hyper Backup failed with destination not writable for both remote NAS and external USB, even if that was clearly not the case. Meh!

[@RyderCragie]

11:30 shouldn't that be Destination and not Source?

[@theadminders]

How do I transfer licenses for video surveillance? Are they automatically transferred or do I have to do something special for this?

[@dtownssqwe]

Out of the box licenses cannot be transferred. They are fixed and set to that NAS but you can set up CMS inside of surveillance station and share licenses between remote or local nas you own

[@Farmboy1927]

How do I upgrade from a DS115j to a DS220+?

[@OtisMamed]

Not with migration assistant. Probably have to do what I did… after backing up… move a hard drive from the DS115j to the DS220+… then boot the DS220+. DSM recognized that I looked like I was trying to move my data etc, to the new DS220+. Take your time! I was lucky both my machines had two drives. Using RAID, allowing time for rebuilding, then swapped the old DS115j (in my case DS212j) back out, and put in the other new drive back in the DS220+. I’m no expert but that’s the gist of what I did in my situation. Good luck!

[@Real_JKDOS]

11:11 Then what? What should you do next?

[@wapping2010]

Is there a video for when the source NAS has died?

[@JohnDiew]

You can directly move the HDD from dead nas to new nas. The new nas will recognize the drive and ask you to restore

[@Nicky411]

I'm in the process of doing this now. This is a painfully slow process, and I must say I am disappointed. These machines are within centimeters of one another. I purchase a DS923+ with the 2TB SDD for M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4. I can't see why I spent so much money for a low performing system. I expect speeds better than what I'm experiencing.

[@OtisMamed]

Sadly, these migrations only work if you have a newer Synology NAS to move to a new Synology NAS. DS212j? To DS220+… Nope. Seems like migration tools should work on old machines. Else, might just as well start from scratch. Luckily, I had two drives, moved one to the new machine, let RAID do it’s thing, then, removed the old drive, put in the new one and then fixed all the thing that a migration should have done. Synology… do better.

[@ivar9125]

It clearly says it works for DSM 6 or newer and your DS212j supports 6.2.4 so what is the issue?

[@OtisMamed]

@@ivar9125 Migration Assistant said my hardware was not supported, tho running the most recent version of DSM6. I think I even found an article that listed series NAS that excluded my level DS212j. Also, moving from Photo Station to Synology Photos was a PITA. Finished that today. Now to clear out my old DS212j and use it as a backup in a remote location. 3-2-1 they say.

[@mazchen]

I can only confirm. Data Migration supports Gen 16 and up. HDD migration depends on the architecture. DS413 is out of scope for both. Just sitting here with a new DS1522+, a DS413, 10TB of data and wondering what to do...

[@master_macros]

Well the main purpose of migraton is to go from an older unit to a newer one. I agree, they should do better. DS220J isn't suported either and I am running DSM 7.2. Did Hyper Backup word for you?

[@mazchen]

Hyper Backup works (when your target NAS is at least double the size of the old one) but only for data. For the "clone" mode, Hyper Backup needs to be same version on both NAS. At the end I built from scratch and copied most important data.

[@ramban3488]

tossing all informations with mixed links in the article that supposed to help users is not a help ! it is like going to doctor for consultation or treatment and comeback with medical school bock instead of simple prescription ! yes maybe the medication is the medical school books but if patient is obliged to read all before knowing his treatment.... he will die before finish reading ... it is just stupid!

[@ubigian]

You have a severe media indexing freezing problem. We, your customers, have paid you millions of dollars for freezing NAS. Give us a solution, or give us our money back!

[@PlusMinusAda]

Synology is regret bad nas choose qnap there isnt good support for problemss !!!

[@iChaseCorals]

garbage video. Missing information/steps in the migration process. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK