Migrate NT to New Computer

[sdauteuil]

What is the best way to migrate NT from one computer to another?

Is it better to back up and then load the back up onto the new computer or just copy the "NinjaTrader 8" folder to the new computer?

I have a very large amount of historical data, including over 10 years of NQ tick data.

Thank you

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello sdauteuil,

Thanks for your post.

The following instructions will explain how to backup your NinjaTrader 8 files to a second computer.

Please note that the following list is the items you can choose to include or exclude from your backup (Configuration files, Database, Historical Chart Data, Log and Trace files, Market Replay Data, NinjaScript Files, Templates, Workspaces). Many users exclude the historical chart data, log and trace files, and Market Replay data to reduce the file size.

Also, the new computer will have a different Machine ID and will result in any passwords for account connections being removed along with the NinjaTrader License key being removed. For security purposes all account connections will need to have the username and password re-entered and the License key will also need to be re-entered.

You will also need to contact any 3rd party vendors and let them know that your machine ID has changed. You can locate the new machine ID by the following:

• Control Center > Help > About... (e.g. Machine ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)

Follow these steps:

• Open NinjaTrader 8 on the computer you wish to backup from and disconnect from any open connections if applicable
• Go to Tools > Export > Backup File
• Select which items you would like to backup and click 'Export'
• Email or Save the file to an external storage device. The file can be found in the Documents\NinjaTrader 8 Backup folder on your PC

Open NinjaTrader 8 on the computer you wish to restore to and disconnect from any open connections if applicable.

• Open the email with the backup file or connect the external storage and save the backup file to a destination of your choosing (I recommend the desktop as it is easy to find)
• Go to Tools > Import > Backup File...
• Select the backup file you created from the location you saved it

I have also attached the publicly available Help Guide section regarding backup and restore below:

Help Guide - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ightsub=backup

Please let us know if we may provide further assistance.

[BottomShark77]

The post above leads to a dead link instead of a help guide to provide any info regarding backup and restore so you can move to a new computer? Well, I guess all of it was already explained in the post above.

[NinjaTrader_RyanS]

Hello,

Below is a current link to a guide of this:

https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/How-Can-I-Create-a-Backup-for-My-NinjaTrader-Desktop-Platform

[jacobpescaia44]

Hello,

I was attempting to do this procedure of creating a backup file on my old platform on my vps and restoring it on my new laptop. After getting the backup file on my new computer and after selecting the file to import, ninjatrader is coming up with a blank error message that just says 'Restore Backup Archive Error'. Any idea what this could be? I'd really like to have my same configurations and indicators on my new platform. Please advise, thank you.

[NinjaTrader_RyanS]

Hello,

If you create a new backup does the issue persist? Can you verify the backup was made from the most recent version of NinjaTrader (Version 8.1.3.0)?

[NinjaTrader_RyanS]

Hello,

For custom add ons you will need to register the new machine ID with the vendors. Each vendor may have a different policy on changing machine ID's or having multiple machine ID's active at the same time, so it would be best to consult the individual vendors for what needs to be done here.

From an account standpoint you will be able to login to your NinjaTrader account from either machine without restriction once the connections are migrated or setup on the new machine.

[NinjaTrader_RyanS]

Hello,

You can utilize the same login on both machines, there would be no need to create a new user or account.

[QuantVPS]

Hello,

I was attempting to do this procedure of creating a backup file on my old platform on my vps and restoring it on my new laptop. After getting the backup file on my new computer and after selecting the file to import, ninjatrader is coming up with a blank error message that just says 'Restore Backup Archive Error'. Any idea what this could be? I'd really like to have my same configurations and indicators on my new platform. Please advise, thank you.

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