{"id":854257,"date":"2026-03-09T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=854257"},"modified":"2026-03-08T18:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:47:07","slug":"move-docker-volume-different-partition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/move-docker-volume-different-partition\/","title":{"rendered":"Running Out of Space? How to Safely Move Docker Volumes to a Larger Partition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By default, Docker stores everything inside \u201c\/var\/lib\/docker\u201d, which is located on the root (\/) partition. As your containers grow, this folder can fill up quickly. If you notice that your server is running slow, fail to save data, or crash randomly, it is probably because the root partition has run out of space. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the methods to move your Docker volume (or data) to another partition and free up space in the root partition.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-UVqO3 wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#why-move-docker-volumes\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Why Do You Need to Move Docker Volumes to Another Partition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#locate-the-docker-volume-directory\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Locate the Docker Volume Directory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#move-entire-docker-data-root\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Move the Entire Docker Data Root <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#using-docker-desktop\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Move All Docker Data Using Docker Desktop (GUI Method)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#relocate-specific-volume-data\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Relocate Only Specific Volume Data <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-move-docker-volumes\">Why Do You Need to Move Docker Volumes to Another Partition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/use-docker-containers\/\">Docker containers<\/a> often generate large amounts of persistent data. Over time, this data can consume the storage space of your root partition. Moving Docker volumes to another partition helps you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>free space on the root filesystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevent system crashes due to disk exhaustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>store large application data on dedicated storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve overall storage management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, database containers such as MySQL or PostgreSQL may store gigabytes of data within volumes. Moving those volumes to a larger dedicated partition can help to maintain system stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"locate-the-docker-volume-directory\">Locate the Docker Volume Directory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving a Docker volume, we first need to locate where Docker stores it on the system. Run the following command to list all available Docker volumes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker volume ls<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-docker-volumes-800x333.png\" alt=\"Inspect Docker Volumes\" class=\"wp-image-858171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-docker-volumes-800x333.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-docker-volumes-400x167.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-docker-volumes.png 876w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After identifying the volume name, run the command below to inspect that specific volume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker volume inspect volume_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This command displays detailed information about the volume. In the output, look for the <code>Mountpoint<\/code> field. It shows the exact directory where Docker stores the volume data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-specific-docker-volume-800x274.png\" alt=\"Inspect Specific Docker Volume\" class=\"wp-image-858172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-specific-docker-volume-800x274.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-specific-docker-volume-400x137.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inspect-specific-docker-volume.png 887w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"move-entire-docker-data-root\">Move the Entire Docker Data Root <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to move Docker data to a different partition is by relocating the entire Docker storage directory, which includes volumes, <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/make-persistent-changes-to-docker-image\/\">images<\/a>, containers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/manage-docker-logs\/\">logs<\/a>. It\u2019s the cleanest and safest method if \u201c\/var\/lib\/docker\u201d is filling up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this purpose, first, you need to stop the Docker service to ensure no files change during the migration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl stop docker<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you can copy the Docker data using the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/use-rsync-command-linux\/\">rsync command<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo rsync -avxP \/var\/lib\/docker\/ \/path\/to\/new\/partition\/docker-data\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Change the &#8220;\/path\/to\/new\/partition\/&#8221; to the path of the new partition where you want to migrate the folder to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command copies the Docker directory while preserving permissions and showing progress during the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/copy-docker-data-rsync-800x352.png\" alt=\"Copy Docker Data Rsync\" class=\"wp-image-858173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/copy-docker-data-rsync-800x352.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/copy-docker-data-rsync-400x176.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/copy-docker-data-rsync.png 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use the following command, which preserves additional Docker attributes such as hard links, ACLs, and extended attributes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo rsync -aHAX --info=progress2 \/var\/lib\/docker\/ \/mnt\/docker-data\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This version is recommended when migrating Docker data because it preserves more filesystem metadata and provides a clearer overall progress indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, rename the old data directory to back it up before deleting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo mv \/var\/lib\/docker \/var\/lib\/docker.old<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, update Docker\u2019s configuration by opening the daemon file with this command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/docker\/daemon.json<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the following content to this file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n\"data-root\": \"\/path\/to\/new\/partition\/docker-data\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/update-docker-configuration-800x138.png\" alt=\"Update Docker Configuration\" class=\"wp-image-858174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/update-docker-configuration-800x138.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/update-docker-configuration-400x69.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/update-docker-configuration.png 865w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, restart Docker with <code>sudo systemctl start docker<\/code>. After this, you can confirm the new Docker data directory with the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker info | grep \"Docker Root Dir\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/confirm-docker-new-data-directory-800x115.png\" alt=\"Confirm Docker New Data Directory\" class=\"wp-image-858175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/confirm-docker-new-data-directory-800x115.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/confirm-docker-new-data-directory-400x58.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/confirm-docker-new-data-directory.png 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything is fine, remove the old backup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo rm -rf \/var\/lib\/docker.old<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-docker-desktop\">Move All Docker Data Using Docker Desktop (GUI Method)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/docker-desktop-vs-docker-engine\/#Docker-Desktop\">Docker Desktop<\/a> allows you to move all Docker data to another partition by changing the Disk Image Location. This option transfers everything stored by Docker, including images, containers, volumes, and the build cache, to a new location on your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, open Docker Desktop and navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>, go to <strong>Resources<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Advanced<\/strong>, and then find the <strong>Disk Image Location<\/strong> option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/disk-image-location-800x415.png\" alt=\"Disk Image Location\" class=\"wp-image-858176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/disk-image-location-800x415.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/disk-image-location-400x208.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/disk-image-location.png 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and choose a folder on the new partition or drive where you want Docker to store its data, such as &#8220;\/mnt\/newdisk\/docker-data&#8221;. After selecting the new location, click <strong>Apply &amp; Restart<\/strong>. Docker Desktop will then restart and move all existing Docker data to the selected partition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/change-partition-800x420.png\" alt=\"Change Partition\" class=\"wp-image-858177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/change-partition-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/change-partition-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/change-partition.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This moves all Docker data. There is currently no GUI option to move individual volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"relocate-specific-volume-data\">Relocate Only Specific Volume Data <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can move a specific Docker volume to another partition and use it with your container via a host bind mount. This approach is simple, safe, and easy to back up. Before moving the volume, stop the container that uses it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker stop container_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, use <code>rsync<\/code> to move all data safely to your new directory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo rsync -a \/var\/lib\/docker\/volumes\/my_volume\/_data\/ \/data\/docker\/my_volume\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This will copy everything from the old volume to &#8220;\/data\/docker\/my_volume&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit your &#8220;docker-compose.yml&#8221; file to use a bind mount instead of a Docker-managed volume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>services:\n  my_service:\n    volumes:\n      - \/data\/docker\/my_volume:\/container\/path<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace <code>\/container\/path<\/code> with the path inside the container where the volume was originally mounted. Then redeploy the container with the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading notoc\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving Docker volumes or the entire Docker data directory to a larger partition frees up space on your root filesystem and keeps your server stable. Containers continue running smoothly without any risk of data loss, and future storage management becomes much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If relocating the entire Docker directory isn\u2019t possible, you can still <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/fix-linux-hard-disk-running-out-of-space\/\">reclaim space<\/a> using other methods. These include pruning unused containers, images, networks, and caches with docker system prune or individual <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/important-docker-commands\/#clean-unused-resources\">prune commands<\/a>, and using Linux bind mounts to move large directories without affecting Docker\u2019s runtime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Move Docker volumes to a different partition in just a few commands. 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