I recently updated the firmware on my QNAP server and Plex wouldn’t load afterwards. I ended up reinstalling Plex. Is there an easy way to backup and restore the metadata for these types of situations?

I ended up accessing the folder share from a Windows machine and was able to zip up the folder.

See QNAP faq [image] Qnap faq.....read me first! Tips, Tricks & How-Tos Q28: How to use the PlexData share The PlexData share, available in PMS 1.19.5 and above, can be used in multiple ways, like: Obtain log files to post in the forum when Plex misbehaves…

I’m unable to make the .zip file even though permissions appear to be fine (I’m logged in as the admin) and there’s plenty of storage. I get the following “Unable to perform this action. You do not have enough permissions, or this folder is read-only.” I tried to copy the files but got a similar e…

Ya QNAP is fickle, Try turning on the base admin account and then doing the operations, after which turn off the base admin account. My QNAP for some reason does not allow my personal admin account to work either, I am guessing some hidden permissions that require a command line change as opposed t…

Unfortunately, same result. Thanks for your help.

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Plex Media Server

skwor01 August 1, 2023, 5:37pm 2

See QNAP faq

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