Update Nexus Library Location May 2026

# Old karaf.data=../sonatype-work/nexus3 karaf.data=/data/nexus-libraries

find / -type d -name "blobs" 2>/dev/null Typically: /opt/sonatype-work/nexus3/blobs/ Decide on your new path. For this guide, we’re moving to /data/nexus-libraries .

sudo rsync -avh --progress /opt/sonatype-work/nexus3/blobs/ /data/nexus-libraries/ Wait for completion. Verify sizes: du -sh /opt/sonatype-work/nexus3/blobs/ vs du -sh /data/nexus-libraries/ To permanently update the nexus library location, you must edit two specific files. Do not change the nexus-work directory unless you are moving the entire instance. update nexus library location

sudo systemctl stop nexus # Or if using init.d: sudo service nexus stop Confirm the process is dead: ps aux | grep nexus By default, Nexus 3 stores blobs (libraries) inside the sonatype-work directory. To find your current location:

# Old -Dkaraf.data=../sonatype-work/nexus3 -Dkaraf.data=/data/nexus-libraries # Old karaf

(Usually in /opt/nexus/etc/ ) Locate the line starting with karaf.data . This dictates the work directory.

Target Keyword: update nexus library location To find your current location: # Old -Dkaraf

Nexus stores absolute paths in its internal OrientDB database. If you move files but don't change the database reference, Nexus looks in the old spot.