# Metadata & Adding Files **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/metadata-adding-files/124.md?page=232 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 233 --- ## [Keep getting random transcode-based files appearing in library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/keep-getting-random-transcode-based-files-appearing-in-library/537861)
**Author:** [@dfraleigh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dfraleigh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/keep-getting-random-transcode-based-files-appearing-in-library/537861 "2020-04-13T11:33:06Z")
I keep getting random files showing up in my library. They appear to always be transcode-based files, typically full media files, showing up, with random names. The one in this case was “F6”: /var/lib/plexmediaserver/Li… --- ## [Plex Server is not seeing computer, to add media](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-is-not-seeing-computer-to-add-media/482185)
**Author:** [@dlandon](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dlandon)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-is-not-seeing-computer-to-add-media/482185 "2020-04-12T23:36:05Z")
I’ve been using Plex for years & got a new PC. I’ve downloaded the Plex Server, but it won’t recognize my PC. Under “My Media” it just says to “Get Plex Media Server”. Any assist would be appreciated. --- ## [Multiple TV shows in one library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-tv-shows-in-one-library/573105)
**Author:** [@tubamanz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tubamanz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-tv-shows-in-one-library/573105 "2020-04-12T21:14:21Z")
Server Version#: 1.19.1.2645 Player Version#: 4.31.1 I have several TV shows currently added as distinct libraries: Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash, etc. This works fine and each library indicates the correct number of … --- ## [Move files with Metadata between servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/move-files-with-metadata-between-servers/573106)
**Author:** [@epps83](https://forums.plex.tv/u/epps83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/move-files-with-metadata-between-servers/573106 "2020-04-12T20:35:12Z")
I have been looking over the forums and cannot find answer for a few specific metadata issues. First - my Plex use case is to have one master Library where I add all media and then I can distribute to other Libraries or… --- ## [Naming of TV shows does not seem to affect the name inside plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/naming-of-tv-shows-does-not-seem-to-affect-the-name-inside-plex/572562)
**Author:** [@DraconicWraith](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DraconicWraith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/naming-of-tv-shows-does-not-seem-to-affect-the-name-inside-plex/572562 "2020-04-12T19:37:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.19.1.2645 Player Version#: When I rename the files correctly, the name in plex for the episodes says TheKing, which is nowhere in the name of the episodes. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thi… --- ## [Home movie library metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-movie-library-metadata/572376)
**Author:** [@bobtheninja](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bobtheninja)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-movie-library-metadata/572376 "2020-04-11T20:37:09Z")
Server Version#: 4.22.3 Player Version#: Multiple (ATV, iOS, Android, etc…) I have a large library of home movies that were captured in .mov H264, mostly from iPhones. I’m looking for a straight forward method of orga… --- ## [Movies that begin with "The" Not matching](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movies-that-begin-with-the-not-matching/565791)
**Author:** [@lakerdave](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lakerdave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movies-that-begin-with-the-not-matching/565791 "2020-04-11T19:31:53Z")
Server Version#:1.19.1.2589 Player Version#: N/A I’ve been running PLEX media server for years, and recently the matching algorithm must have changed, since I have many movies that begin with the word THE, renamed so t… --- ## [BUG when creating smart playlist using "custom filter" and "audio language"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-when-creating-smart-playlist-using-custom-filter-and-audio-language/571737)
**Author:** [@John\_001](https://forums.plex.tv/u/John_001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-when-creating-smart-playlist-using-custom-filter-and-audio-language/571737 "2020-04-11T18:22:30Z")
Server Version#: 4.22.3 Player Version#: Have no idea where to find this information! When trying to create a smart playlist using “custom filter” “audio language” “is not” and entering more than one language— this cau… --- ## [TMDB Agent pulling incorrect metadata for release dates](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tmdb-agent-pulling-incorrect-metadata-for-release-dates/571478)
**Author:** [@starmanrf2908](https://forums.plex.tv/u/starmanrf2908)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tmdb-agent-pulling-incorrect-metadata-for-release-dates/571478 "2020-04-11T17:52:58Z")
Server Version#: 4.31.1 Hiya, Just noticed some odd behaviour, after the last couple of updates when plex is pulling metadata using the TMDB Agent. It’s not bringing over the correct theatrical release date (UK). Inste… --- ## [Delete icon as a banner across all my TV Shows?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/delete-icon-as-a-banner-across-all-my-tv-shows/571705)
**Author:** [@bsacco](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bsacco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/delete-icon-as-a-banner-across-all-my-tv-shows/571705 "2020-04-11T12:34:50Z")
Server Version#:latest Player Version#:latest So, I’m trying to organize the meta data for my TV shows. I thought I’d get fancy and upload an image of the TV guide logo for the highest level TV show FOLDER so when so… --- ## [Best way to add a movie box set's bonus disc?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-way-to-add-a-movie-box-sets-bonus-disc/546399)
**Author:** [@jeffreysilas\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeffreysilas_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-way-to-add-a-movie-box-sets-bonus-disc/546399 "2020-04-11T04:35:43Z")
I am in the process of importing all of my Blu-rays to Plex for the first time, and I have reached the first of many box sets I own. The one I am looking at in particular is the DC Universe- 10th Anniversary Collection. … --- ## [I updated with the newest update for windows and it scrambeled my media and I can't add any new shows or episodes what hammend?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-updated-with-the-newest-update-for-windows-and-it-scrambeled-my-media-and-i-cant-add-any-new-shows-or-episodes-what-hammend/568123)
**Author:** [@BigScreenFan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BigScreenFan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-updated-with-the-newest-update-for-windows-and-it-scrambeled-my-media-and-i-cant-add-any-new-shows-or-episodes-what-hammend/568123 "2020-04-10T23:01:33Z")
I updated with the newest update for windows and it scrambled my media and I can’t add any new shows or episodes what happened??And NOW no Documentaries WTH??? :rage:I am wasting money on Plex It looks like its time to … --- ## [Error refreshing metadata for TV Shows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-refreshing-metadata-for-tv-shows/519398)
**Author:** [@crazykarl](https://forums.plex.tv/u/crazykarl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-refreshing-metadata-for-tv-shows/519398 "2020-04-10T19:12:42Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.3.2156 Player Version#: N/A PMS Installed on MacOS Catalina 10.15.2 Currently I have a random selection of TV Shows that have Series Data and Poster images. There seems to be no correlation betwe… --- ## [Trailer available in TheMovieDB.org but missing in PMS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trailer-available-in-themoviedb-org-but-missing-in-pms/570933)
**Author:** [@francesco\_baiocchi\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/francesco_baiocchi_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trailer-available-in-themoviedb-org-but-missing-in-pms/570933 "2020-04-10T18:09:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.19.1.2630 Player Version#: 4.22.3 I just enabled yesterday my PlexPass and now I’m looking around to understand better PMS. My reference language is Italian. I have one movie “5 è il numero perfett… --- ## [Local extras in library view and in film preview screen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-extras-in-library-view-and-in-film-preview-screen/571471)
**Author:** [@AlexDelPrete](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AlexDelPrete)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-extras-in-library-view-and-in-film-preview-screen/571471 "2020-04-10T15:06:00Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.9.2571 I had a lot of extras subfolders under each movie folder, I migrated from Kodi 1 year ago. I noticed that Plex didn’t pick those up, so I found the guide for extras renaming and I renamed al… --- ## [Metadata not downloading on 1.18.9.2571 version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-not-downloading-on-1-18-9-2571-version/563345)
**Author:** [@TheBrac](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheBrac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-not-downloading-on-1-18-9-2571-version/563345 "2020-04-10T14:08:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.9.2571 Player Version#: 4.22.3 Since a few days now, I have been having problems when getting new files and getting the metadata and so forth. I have seen a few topics here that look related, but… --- ## [Some music videos loaded Inline are not appearing in my music library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-videos-loaded-inline-are-not-appearing-in-my-music-library/567359)
**Author:** [@NOForker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NOForker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-videos-loaded-inline-are-not-appearing-in-my-music-library/567359 "2020-04-10T03:17:14Z")
Hello! I have a few music videos loaded Inline that are not appearing in my music library. These files are a mix of MKV and MP4, but they are specifically files that are NOT matched with existing music tracks. They are i… --- ## [Export my library data](https://forums.plex.tv/t/export-my-library-data/571054)
**Author:** [@diggyk\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/diggyk_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/export-my-library-data/571054 "2020-04-10T02:44:30Z")
I noticed that plugins are going away so I’m not going to bother setting up ExportCSV plugin. But, I want to get an export of all my media files and their data (I want to do a couple of things: (1) I want to generate a … --- ## [Metadata not in desired language (TV Shows)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-not-in-desired-language-tv-shows/569823)
**Author:** [@Mike-van-Oorschot](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mike-van-Oorschot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-not-in-desired-language-tv-shows/569823 "2020-04-10T00:48:20Z")
Server Version#: 4.31.1 Player Version#: idk Hello everyone. I have a qeustion I hope you can help me with. I have created a library on my Nvidia Shield Plex Server named Series. I have set the Library language to D… --- ## [Plex cannot get metadata for certain shows no matter how much you clear cache](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-cannot-get-metadata-for-certain-shows-no-matter-how-much-you-clear-cache/569750)
**Author:** [@jeansburger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeansburger)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-cannot-get-metadata-for-certain-shows-no-matter-how-much-you-clear-cache/569750 "2020-04-09T23:07:54Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.9.2578-513b381af Player Version#: (Web Player) I’ve followed basically every guide on this subject no matter how much I clear metadata cache some shows will not get the proper metadata (episode na… --- ## [Metadata for TV Series Motherland: Fort Salem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-for-tv-series-motherland-fort-salem/570975)
**Author:** [@leo\_1963](https://forums.plex.tv/u/leo_1963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-for-tv-series-motherland-fort-salem/570975 "2020-04-09T20:21:38Z")
Is anyone else having issues getting Metadata to download for TV Series: Motherhood? --- ## [Cannot get Plex to add Emma (1996) with Kate Bekinsdale](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-get-plex-to-add-emma-1996-with-kate-bekinsdale/551634)
**Author:** [@lbutlr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lbutlr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-get-plex-to-add-emma-1996-with-kate-bekinsdale/551634 "2020-04-09T19:05:42Z")
Plex tags the Emaa TV movie from 1996 as the Emma theatrical movie from 1996 and there appears to be nothing whatsoever I can do about it. Solutions? --- ## [Using the Scenes folder, scense don't show up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-the-scenes-folder-scense-dont-show-up/570916)
**Author:** [@lbutlr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lbutlr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-the-scenes-folder-scense-dont-show-up/570916 "2020-04-09T18:39:24Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.7.2457 Player Version#: Various I have a rip of my Bluray of the -\> The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey (2012)/ -- The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey (2012).mkv --\> Scenes/ --- The Bilbo Edition … --- ## [Plex playing widescreen movies as fullframe](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-playing-widescreen-movies-as-fullframe/560512)
**Author:** [@JohnFourteensix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JohnFourteensix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-playing-widescreen-movies-as-fullframe/560512 "2020-04-09T15:26:14Z")
I have a movie that is widescreen that keeps being squished and formatted into fullframe by Plex. It is widescreen on every computer i put it on. I have added about 1000 movies and never had this issue. It is a brand new… --- ## [PLEX does not see files on server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-does-not-see-files-on-server/567499)
**Author:** [@Laseristhatyou](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Laseristhatyou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-does-not-see-files-on-server/567499 "2020-04-09T01:32:38Z")
Server Version#: 3.95.2 Player Version#: 3.95.2 Hello, I can play my media on any other player that I have. Plex sees the folder but not the files.: Does anyone else have this issue? --- ## [Is there any way to transfer library on a new server?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-any-way-to-transfer-library-on-a-new-server/570231)
**Author:** [@Marsmello](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Marsmello)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-any-way-to-transfer-library-on-a-new-server/570231 "2020-04-09T01:12:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.9.2578 Hey! Is there any way to transfer the library on a new server, so I wouldn’t need to scan all for the second time? All the content is on Team Drive, so that’s not a problem. Thank you! --- ## [Prioritize trailers I add](https://forums.plex.tv/t/prioritize-trailers-i-add/570489)
**Author:** [@Sid\_Ramirez](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sid_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/prioritize-trailers-i-add/570489 "2020-04-08T22:09:12Z")
Hello, I am trying to figure out how to make Plex prioritize the film trailers that I add to the movie folder rather than trailers it pulls from internet sources. For example, when I select “Play Trailer” on my Apple TV… --- ## ["plexmediaserver.service.d" issue in Centos 8](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmediaserver-service-d-issue-in-centos-8/569876)
**Author:** [@TheStig405](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheStig405)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmediaserver-service-d-issue-in-centos-8/569876 "2020-04-08T20:30:05Z")
I have Plex installed on Centos 8. I used these instructions: https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288586-installation/ After uploading videos, I am now trying to move the PMS library per these instructions: My probl… --- ## [Cosmos: Possible Worlds ep 3,4 no metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cosmos-possible-worlds-ep-3-4-no-metadata/559256)
**Author:** [@Orko](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Orko)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cosmos-possible-worlds-ep-3-4-no-metadata/559256 "2020-04-08T19:03:19Z")
Server Version#: 1.18.8.2527 Hi there, for a few days now plex is unable to get metadata on Cosmos: Possible Worlds S01E03 and E04 while E01 and E02 work fine. When refreshing metadata the serverlog says this: Mar… --- ## [How to remove an old server in plex Server name](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-remove-an-old-server-in-plex-server-name/570309)
**Author:** [@Charlie-Marchiano](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Charlie-Marchiano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-remove-an-old-server-in-plex-server-name/570309 "2020-04-08T18:57:11Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: When I log into plex it shows a ds 918 server which I would like to delete. I reinstalled my ds and my new plex server is named Diskstation 918. How do I delete the ds 918 server. Th… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/metadata-adding-files/124.md?page=231) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/metadata-adding-files/124.md?page=233)