---
title: "Migrating data from one HA-NAS to another via NFS"
description: "Find out how to migrate your data from one HA-NAS to another via an NFS share"
url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/en/guides/storage-and-backup/file-storage/ha-nas/nas-migration
lang: en
lastUpdated: 2021-02-09
---
# Migrating data from one HA-NAS to another via NFS

## Objective

This guide details how to transfer data from one HA-NAS to another.

## Requirements

- An OVHcloud HA-NAS
- An NFS-compatible distribution
- You need to have mounted your HA-NAS beforehand by following the guide to [mount your HA-NAS via an NFS](/en/guides/storage-and-backup/file-storage/ha-nas/nas-nfs.md) share.

## Instructions

Compatibility: Debian 6/7/8 & Ubuntu 12/13/14

To transfer your data, we will use the `rsync` command. There are several ways to transfer your data. It's up to you to use one over another.

The following example moves your data from a Source mount point to a Destination mount point.

```sh
rsync -Pva /mnt/SrcNas /mnt/DstNas
```

| Argument | Description             |
| -------- | ----------------------- |
| SrcNas   | Source mount point      |
| DstNas   | Destination mount point |

:::danger
Warning: if you add other options to `rsync`, these may not be compatible with the rights and permissions system of HA-NAS.
:::

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