How to Move Your Rekordbox Database to an External Drive: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily move your Rekordbox database to an external drive to free up storage and keep your music organized.

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To move your Rekordbox database to an external drive, follow these steps: First, connect your external drive. Open Rekordbox, go to the Preferences menu, then select Advanced and click on Database. Choose Move Database and select your external drive as the destination. Confirm the action and wait for the transfer to complete. Finally, restart Rekordbox to ensure it recognizes the new database location. This helps free up internal storage while keeping your music organized and accessible.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I move my Rekordbox database to any external drive? Yes, you can move the Rekordbox database to any compatible external drive with sufficient storage and proper formatting recognized by your computer and Rekordbox.
  2. Will moving my Rekordbox database affect my playlists and track information? No, moving the database keeps all your playlists, track information, and settings intact as long as the transfer is completed properly and Rekordbox is restarted afterward.
  3. How do I revert my Rekordbox database back to internal storage? To revert, open Rekordbox Preferences, navigate to Advanced > Database, select 'Move Database,' and choose your internal drive as the destination, then restart Rekordbox.

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