# Need help before update to DietPi v6.x

**URL:** https://dietpi.com/forum/t/need-help-before-update-to-dietpi-v6-x/1928
**Category:** Troubleshooting
**Created:** [6 February 2018 17:55 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/need-help-before-update-to-dietpi-v6-x/1928 "2018-02-06T17:55:28Z")
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### Author: ![MichaIng](https://dietpi.com/forum/user_avatar/dietpi.com/michaing/32/7_2.png) [@MichaIng](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/MichaIng)
#### Post date: [6 February 2018 18:42 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/need-help-before-update-to-dietpi-v6-x/1928/2 "2018-02-06T18:42:59Z")

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Hi crik91,

it really depends which additional software you use. Most data, generated by software that was installed via DietPi-Software, is stored in /mnt/dietpi\_userdata/, so transfer at least this folder.

But some settings e.g. are also stored within e.g. /etc/. Pick and migrate the folders there, where you know the software and that you made settings adjustments to it.

But there are also other typical settings/data folder, e.g. /var/lib/ or /opt/, where special settings/data might be stored. It really depends, which software you use and if you really want to restore the exact behaviour of it.

In case of ownCloud and Nextcloud I made some backup script: [https://dietpi.com/forum/t/owncloud-nextcloud-migration-script-for-v6-0-update/1867/1](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/owncloud-nextcloud-migration-script-for-v6-0-update/1867/1)  
Following the steps, will restore all data+settings safely on the new system.

I hope this helps a bid. In case name, which software you are thinking of explicitly.

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