# Plex Media Server **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=265 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 266 --- ## [Is it possible to move the Plex Media Server data directory to external drive](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-move-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-to-external-drive/894435)
**Author:** [@TerrenceMartineau](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TerrenceMartineau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-move-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-to-external-drive/894435 "2024-11-04T19:41:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.2.9134-3391644e0 Player Version#: MacOS: 15.1 (24B83) I have a tiny (250GB) internal hard drive and the Metadata is taking up a large amount of space. I am wondering the Metadata folder or the wh… --- ## [Image cache to new server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/image-cache-to-new-server/894457)
**Author:** [@Gamer127](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gamer127)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/image-cache-to-new-server/894457 "2024-11-04T18:24:22Z")
Server Version#: 4.140.1 Player Version#: N/A I have Plex Media Server running on Raspberry Pi OS 12 (bookworm.) I am moving to a fresh install on a new SD card. I have backed-up the preferences.xml file and also the l… --- ## [CANNOT CHANGE THE PRIVATE i](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-change-the-private-i/894426)
**Author:** [@shogun56](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shogun56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-change-the-private-i/894426 "2024-11-04T18:04:19Z")
Not available outside your network Your server is signed in to Plex, but is not reachable from outside your network. Learn more Private 172.17.0.2 : 32400 Public 69.244.235.135 : 0 Internet I am having a severe pro… --- ## [Plex server disconnects](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-disconnects/894461)
**Author:** [@kingtuna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kingtuna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-disconnects/894461 "2024-11-04T16:59:48Z")
It was a kernel issue. Thanks. --- ## [If I install Plex on my NUC instead of my NAS, will performance be improved?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/if-i-install-plex-on-my-nuc-instead-of-my-nas-will-performance-be-improved/894468)
**Author:** [@hunjup](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hunjup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/if-i-install-plex-on-my-nuc-instead-of-my-nas-will-performance-be-improved/894468 "2024-11-04T16:23:00Z")
I currently run Plex on my Synology DS918+ NAS, however I do also have a NUC (NUC12WSHi7 Wallstreet Canyon Tall NUC, i7-1260P CPU), currently running Roon in my house. I have been wondering whether I should install ubunt… --- ## [Plex not removing files like it used to](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-removing-files-like-it-used-to/894408)
**Author:** [@Fuzzykropolis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Fuzzykropolis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-removing-files-like-it-used-to/894408 "2024-11-04T16:06:38Z")
Server Version#: 4.138.0 Player Version#: When I add a file, Plex scans for it and adds it no problem. But then if I remove that file, the poster is still there, but the file has been deleted. In the past, when I delet… --- ## [Problem playing certain videos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-playing-certain-videos/893168)
**Author:** [@jstaebell](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jstaebell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-playing-certain-videos/893168 "2024-10-23T15:53:47Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.0.8994 Player Version#: 10.22.1.1607 (Fire TV Cube, same LAN) \ Plex Media Server Logs\_2024-10… --- ## [Doctor Who Season One](https://forums.plex.tv/t/doctor-who-season-one/894460)
**Author:** [@vorno](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vorno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/doctor-who-season-one/894460 "2024-11-04T14:01:15Z")
Hello there, I have the newest DVDs of Doctor Who. Although the BBC is calling it season 1 I thought it should be season 14. That doesn’t work though. Does anybody know how I should number it? Help with the Christmas S… --- ## [Plex cant connect to Synology from Google Pixel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-cant-connect-to-synology-from-google-pixel/894255)
**Author:** [@MiauFlix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MiauFlix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-cant-connect-to-synology-from-google-pixel/894255 "2024-11-04T10:42:54Z")
Hello same issue still… Plex only shows the message “something went wrong - try again” cant connect to my Synology NAS. I have this issue for a week now and I am seeing so many posts here with very similar issues, is t… --- ## [Why is a deep-analysis triggered as scheduled task when files are moved](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-a-deep-analysis-triggered-as-scheduled-task-when-files-are-moved/892991)
**Author:** [@Presjar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Presjar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-a-deep-analysis-triggered-as-scheduled-task-when-files-are-moved/892991 "2024-11-04T08:35:28Z")
Hello! I recently made my library folders compatible with Radarr, so rather than a folder full of movies (/movies/allFilesHere.mkv), each movie is now in a folder (/movies/MovieName (Year)/FileName.mkv ) The folders we… --- ## [Theme sound volume blasts after latest Plex server update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/theme-sound-volume-blasts-after-latest-plex-server-update/894184)
**Author:** [@Norrin\_Radd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Norrin_Radd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/theme-sound-volume-blasts-after-latest-plex-server-update/894184 "2024-11-03T22:59:10Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.1.9057 Player Version#: 4.140.1 After this update the theme music that plays when you go into a library selection is full volume and blasts the speakers and since there’s no volume control it is b… --- ## [Plex Server Remote Access stopped working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-remote-access-stopped-working/893224)
**Author:** [@FritzSands](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FritzSands)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-remote-access-stopped-working/893224 "2024-11-03T21:59:50Z")
Synology NAS DS1817+ Synology DSM Version 7.11-42962 Update 6 Plex Server version 4.140.1 Router Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 Firmware V1.0.4.84\_10.1.84 Internet service XFinity/Comcast Cable Modem. Advanced security i… --- ## [Is it possible to customize the library icons and their title under the icon in my music folder?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-customize-the-library-icons-and-their-title-under-the-icon-in-my-music-folder/894367)
**Author:** [@colbat5](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colbat5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-customize-the-library-icons-and-their-title-under-the-icon-in-my-music-folder/894367 "2024-11-03T18:02:51Z")
Is it possible to customize the library icons in my music folder? I would like to have customized icons for “My Music”, “My wife’s music”, “Friends music”, etc. I also would like to be able to customize the title under t… --- ## [Just updated my SYNOLOGY NAS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/just-updated-my-synology-nas/894250)
**Author:** [@diver733](https://forums.plex.tv/u/diver733)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/just-updated-my-synology-nas/894250 "2024-11-03T16:57:30Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: \ I do not know about server logs, server and player versions. I do know that aft… --- ## [Plex media stopped working after DSM upgrade today](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-stopped-working-after-dsm-upgrade-today/894361)
**Author:** [@alshabi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alshabi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-stopped-working-after-dsm-upgrade-today/894361 "2024-11-03T16:56:58Z")
Server Version#:DSM 7.2.2-72806 Player Version#: 1.41.0.8994-70008994 \ I have upgraded my DSM server to the latest,… --- ## [(big) show not getting a poster/episode names despite being matched](https://forums.plex.tv/t/big-show-not-getting-a-poster-episode-names-despite-being-matched/894326)
**Author:** [@Yamigishi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Yamigishi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/big-show-not-getting-a-poster-episode-names-despite-being-matched/894326 "2024-11-03T16:34:06Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.1.9057 (linux) I’ve recently added a really big show (Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed) to my server. Usually when adding a big show, i’m expecting it to take its time when generating met… --- ## [Finding an Incorrectly Linked File](https://forums.plex.tv/t/finding-an-incorrectly-linked-file/894150)
**Author:** [@wrldtvlr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wrldtvlr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/finding-an-incorrectly-linked-file/894150 "2024-11-03T13:50:01Z")
Server Version#: 4.138.0 I dropped a file in one of my movie libraries, but it isn’t showing up in my list of titles. I suspect that Plex linked it to another title. Is there an easier way than going through hundreds of… --- ## [Impossible to view/detect all my videos on Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/impossible-to-view-detect-all-my-videos-on-plex/894237)
**Author:** [@laclac](https://forums.plex.tv/u/laclac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/impossible-to-view-detect-all-my-videos-on-plex/894237 "2024-11-03T12:39:00Z")
Hello, For context, my children have a tablet but I blocked Youtube because there is a bit too much stupidity. On the other hand, they have access to my plex. I downloaded the episodes of educational channels on it and… --- ## [PMS MacOS v 1.41.2.9092 crashes when client= PlexHTPC on MacOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-macos-v-1-41-2-9092-crashes-when-client-plexhtpc-on-macos/893634)
**Author:** [@Marix91](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Marix91)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-macos-v-1-41-2-9092-crashes-when-client-plexhtpc-on-macos/893634 "2024-11-03T11:10:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.2.9092 (MacOS) Player Version#:Plex HTPC (MacOS) v.1.67.1.233-0ab7ab17 Please let me know which logs would be required in order to identify the issue. --- ## [Media Server Library loses content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-server-library-loses-content/894302)
**Author:** [@mike.walker.mac\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mike.walker.mac_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-server-library-loses-content/894302 "2024-11-03T01:35:14Z")
Server Version#: Version 4.140.0 on M2 Pro Mac Mini After my Mac server restarts my Plex media server movie library count resets to 999. I have to rescan the library to get all my media back. Media is stored on a Syno… --- ## [Can’t Claim Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-claim-server/894264)
**Author:** [@takuhii](https://forums.plex.tv/u/takuhii)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-claim-server/894264 "2024-11-03T00:41:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.1.9057 Hi, I can’t claim my server. I am running Plex on a Raspberry Pi 4b (installed via Repo (Debian Bookworm base)). I can log into Plex fine and when I go to claim the server, it tells me ther… --- ## [Where do I put loose music files with hard-to-find metadata?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-do-i-put-loose-music-files-with-hard-to-find-metadata/894288)
**Author:** [@sawtaytoes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sawtaytoes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-do-i-put-loose-music-files-with-hard-to-find-metadata/894288 "2024-11-02T22:58:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.2.8395 Player Version#: Plexamp Windows, Web, Chromecast through Home Assistant, etc. tl;dr Where do I put loose audio files that currently have no metadata? I have a ton of music files; somethin… --- ## [Upgrade PMS on Linux](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upgrade-pms-on-linux/894261)
**Author:** [@captjohn96](https://forums.plex.tv/u/captjohn96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upgrade-pms-on-linux/894261 "2024-11-02T22:14:51Z")
I am getting ready to rebuild my linux server which PMS is installed on. My media is on a sepearte disk from the OS and I plan to just move this to the new system. My concern is with the library which is installed on t… --- ## [Synology DSM 7.2.2 , Plex Server suddlenly incompatible?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-2-2-plex-server-suddlenly-incompatible/886309)
**Author:** [@PAN\_64](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PAN_64)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-2-2-plex-server-suddlenly-incompatible/886309 "2024-11-02T18:06:04Z")
Server Version#:1.40.5.8897 Player Version#: Synology removed support for the own Video Station and had an article with alternatives and mentioned Plex but I run the latest version for my DS918+, really poor work Synlo… --- ## [PMS loses connection everytime at around 10am](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-loses-connection-everytime-at-around-10am/893924)
**Author:** [@DeniCevap](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DeniCevap)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-loses-connection-everytime-at-around-10am/893924 "2024-11-02T14:07:24Z")
The last week my Plex server keeps losing connection at around 10:00am every day. It is usually up and running 2 minutes later. Looking at my network logs, I can see that no packet is being dropped, and all of the servi… --- ## [Windows to Linux Migration](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-to-linux-migration/893047)
**Author:** [@Thialf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Thialf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-to-linux-migration/893047 "2024-11-02T09:27:05Z")
Good evening everyone I’m planning to migrate from Windows to Linux in the near future. I’ve already found a lot of instructions but I’m not sure whether it wouldn’t be better to create and configure everything from sc… --- ## [Artists still exist after removing all files from Music, emptying trash, and cleaning bundles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/artists-still-exist-after-removing-all-files-from-music-emptying-trash-and-cleaning-bundles/894187)
**Author:** [@Khayyinn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Khayyinn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/artists-still-exist-after-removing-all-files-from-music-emptying-trash-and-cleaning-bundles/894187 "2024-11-02T06:47:39Z")
Server Version#: 1.32.8.7639 Player Version#: PlexWeb 4.140.1 I was going through the steps of doing the Plex Dance on my music library. I went through the following: -Removed all files from the library folder -empti… --- ## [Plex not picking up any added movies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-picking-up-any-added-movies/894209)
**Author:** [@EAGLEi222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/EAGLEi222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-not-picking-up-any-added-movies/894209 "2024-11-02T04:09:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.1.9057 (Unraid) https://hub.docker.com/r/plexinc/pms-docker/ Player Version#: Plex Web 4.140.1 I used to be able to add movies with no issue. Now after moving the movie files over, the scanner app… --- ## [Private Plex-Server offline](https://forums.plex.tv/t/private-plex-server-offline/894123)
**Author:** [@alpincat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alpincat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/private-plex-server-offline/894123 "2024-11-02T01:21:25Z")
Server Version#: 4.138.0 Player Version#: 10.23.0.1627 Ubuntu Linux 24.04.1 Player meldet “Server ist derzeit nicht verbunden” Das liegt offensichtlich am Gast-WLAN in meiner RB&B-Wohnung. Über meinen Mobile-Anbieter… --- ## [I accidently deleted my Database](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-accidently-deleted-my-database/894170)
**Author:** [@jlsohio76](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jlsohio76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-accidently-deleted-my-database/894170 "2024-11-01T19:56:09Z")
Server Version#:4.140.1 Player Version#: I deleted my database by accident. I have multiple backups, but when I restore them, the database I’m looking for is not there? My friends database is there but not my libraires… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=264) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=266)