What is the correct way to update gitlab "lfs_storage_path" configuration?

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I have taken gitlab lfs in use on my local gitlab server. There has already been some files stored under the default lfs-storage-path(/var/opt/gitlab/gitlab-rails/shared/lfs-objects). Now I want to change the “lfs-storage-path” to another directory with more disk space. I have done the steps as below:

  1. update “lfs-storage-path” to the new directory in the configuration file.
  2. re-configuration and restart gitlab service.
    My question is whether I need move the exist LFS files from the old directory to the new one manually or not.
    And any other steps to be done?
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I’m currently in the same exact position. Have someone been able to change lfs-storage-path successfully?
Before I take any actions I want to make sure if that’s the proper was of moving lfs objects.

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Same here, I’ve had some complications after moving the lfs_storage_path and posted about it here. Were any of you able to successfully change your LFS path?