# Migration to new computer; path for custom tags

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/migration-to-new-computer-path-for-custom-tags/53297
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [May 21, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/migration-to-new-computer-path-for-custom-tags/53297 "2021-05-21T16:27:58Z")
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### Author: ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/migration-to-new-computer-path-for-custom-tags/53297/2 "2021-05-21T17:00:45Z")

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Do you ask for this folder names?

> [@Installation & Backup](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installation-backup/964/2):
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> Can I keep my settings when updating to a new version? Yes, you can install a new version over an already installed version. The installation program will keep/upgrade your settings. Can I backup my settings or use them on a different computer? Yes, To backup your settings, please choose File → Save configuration. To restore the backup, you have to unzip the backup archive to the folder that opens when you choose File → Open configuration folder. Close Mp3tag to ensure that all files c…

You can reach your username folder "C:\Users\ \< username\>\AppData\Roaming\Mp3tag" with  
`%appdata%\Mp3tag`  
too. Just copy & paste the above line in your windows file explorer or in the windows 10 search box (usually located on the lower left corner in the taskbar)

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