: Find nexus.vmoptions in your Nexus installation's bin directory.
: On Linux-based Nexus Repositories, ensure the user running the Nexus process has full ownership (e.g., chown -R nexus:nexus ) over the new data directory. Cloud Apps update nexus library location
: Move the "Nexus Content" folder to the new location. Load Nexus 2 in your DAW; it should automatically search for the new folder, which may take a few minutes. Manual JSON Edit (Advanced) : Find nexus
: Move the entire data directory to the new location (e.g., using rsync -avP on Linux to preserve permissions) . Update Configuration : Load Nexus 2 in your DAW; it should
: Avoid setting your library location inside a Dropbox or OneDrive folder, as constant syncing can cause lag within your DAW.
app, where a "move content" feature automates the path update. For those using older versions or manual setups, the process involves editing settings.json