Adding Folder to Plex library

Server Version#: Synology DS718+
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Okay, I’m new with Plex, but I would think that something as easy as adding a folder to the Plex library would be worry free.

Short version: not possible to just add any NAS folder to the library (folders not visible/selectable, and if selectable, then media not showing up in Plex).
Only media under the “homes>plex” folder of the Synology NAS gets imported in Plex library, and even so, no possibility to create a different library containing only Movies, and one containing only Series (TV Shows).

Detailed version :
1/- So, I did install the Plex Media Server on my Synology NAS (Synology OS > Package Center), and the installation created a folder “homes>plex”
2/- I open the Plex Media Server application, and see “Synology” listed on the right. I select the “+” sign to “Add Library”.
“Add Library”-Pop-up window opens: I select the library type “Films”.
3/- Next, I can select"BROWSE FOR MEDIA FOLDER". Fantastic, idiot proof, so it seems.
New pop-up gives me the possibility (left side of pop-up) to select 3 choices: root (/), “volume 1”, “config”.
After selecting “volume 1”, at the right column, a list of folders appears, including my own folder called “Media”.
FYI, my folder “Media” contains subfolders “Movies”, “Series” , “Photos” and “Music” (I’m old fart, still have mp3 collection).
4/- Selecting “Media” : left column does not change (still showing “volume 1”), and right column only shows “… [Back]”, however no subfolders (you know, “Movies”, “Series”,…).
5/- Okay, let’s then just add the “Media” folder as a whole. Library gets created, but nothing inside.
6/- Okay, let’s try something else. Using Synology “File Station”, I move my whole “Media” folder to “homes>plex” location. Then, via “Add library” in Plex Media Server environment, I try to find “homes>plex” folder. However after selecting “volume1” folder, the “homes” folder is visible but again the subfolder “plex” is not visible, ergo not selectable…
8/- I then just select the “homes” folder, and push the add folder. All media gets loaded in the Plex library. So, a mix of Films and TV series.

Bottomline, I can only get my media in de Plex library if I put my entirely “media” folder under the “homes>plex” folder (I can’t get any other folder in), and even then I can’t set up the library into different library types. It’s one chaotic mix.

Can anyone advice what I’m doing wrong?
Thank you.

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May I suggest ?

Thank you for your clear answer. I’ll try to play with the permissions of my media folder, as you suggested. Keep you posted.

Thank you for your swift reply! I’ll have look at the installation & setup guide you suggested. This is very usefull. Thank you again.

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