.. _attach-drive:

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Use an Existing Data Drive
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During initial setup, select this option if you:
  1. have re-flashed StartOS and want to resume normal operation on the same device
  2. are transplanting your existing data drive to a new device, perhaps one with a better CPU or more RAM

#. During select "Recover."

    .. figure:: /_static/images/setup/screen0-recover.jpg
        :width: 60%

#. Next, select "Use Existing Drive."

    .. figure:: /_static/images/setup/screen3-use_existing.jpg
        :width: 60%

#. Select your server's data drive.

    .. figure:: /_static/images/setup/screen4-use_existing_drive_selection.jpg
        :width: 60%

#. Enter and confirm a new password.

    .. figure:: /_static/images/setup/screen5-set_password_complete.jpg
        :width: 60%

#. Your server will initialize again (all previous data will be recovered).

    .. figure:: /_static/images/setup/screen6-storage_initialize.jpg
        :width: 60%