Import issue

hectoralos · 2025-06-29T18:27:02+00:00

I'm an Ubuntu user. I got a new computer, and I have installed the last Zotero version without any trouble. Then I have exported my Zotero library (c. 10,000 items) from my old computer, and I'm now trying to import it in the new one. On my first attempt, the progress bar stopped rather quickly, but I waited several hours before stopping the import (I had a lot of things to do and no particular hurry). It imported only about 3,200 items. From what I have checked, it seems that the attachments have been copied well. I have repeated the import process again with the same result. Any suggestions?

dstillman · 2025-06-29T20:15:50+00:00

Don't use export to transfer your library. You should delete the data directory and do it again properly:

https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/transferring_a_library

hectoralos · 2025-07-01T10:30:11+00:00

Thanks a lot! It worked perfectly.