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Backup, restore and webhooks

Moving to a new computer or reinstalling? A backup brings everything back — your media files stay where they are.
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Back up (owner, web app)

  1. 1Settings → Backup and restore → Download backup.
  2. 2Keep the file private: it holds everyone's (protected) passwords and PINs.

Restore

  1. 1Install the server on the new computer and create the owner account.
  2. 2Point Settings → Media folders at your media.
  3. 3Settings → Backup and restore → Restore from a backup… → choose the file.

Webhooks

Settings → Webhooks: one web address per line. Each gets a JSON POST when new media arrives (media.added, with the titles) and when someone starts watching (playback.started). Send a test checks them. Handy for Home Assistant, Discord or Slack bots and your own scripts.

Questions

Does the backup include my films?

No — only the server's own data. Back up your media folders as usual.

Last updated 2026-11-12.