Due to the difficulties often created by syncing your local Headphones database with the Musicbrainz database, it is recommended that you use a mirror for best success.

VIP Musicbrainz Mirror

1. Make a donation here to create a username/password for the mirror: http://headphones.codeshy.com/vip

2. In your Headphones instance, go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Musicbrainz. Change the "Musicbrainz Mirror" drop-down to say "headphones" and then put the username and password in that you chose in step 1.

3. Save the settings and restart Headphones.

401 Error / Reset Headphones VIP Server Password

If you are seeing error 401 when connecting to the VIP server, follow the process below. This can also be used if you simply wish to change your VIP server password.

1. Go here: http://headphones.codeshy.com/vip/resetpassword

2. Enter the same email address and username that you registered with. Choose a new password.

3. Update your information in Headphones, save the settings, and restart.

Setting up your own Mirror

In some cases, you may prefer to set-up your own mirror and connect to that instead.

Setting Up a Local Musicbrainz Mirror Set up your own local musicbrainz server on Debian/Ubuntu.