I am using server version 1.16.5.1554 and have an external USB drive for my media. Currently the drive is on letter “H”. However, there are times if I unplug it and put it back in after some other drives have been added, the drive letter might change (not a Plex issue but how Windows is assigning t…

Simpler, no. Safer, yes. [image] [HowTo] Plex database modification - Moving media the right/wrong way Tips, Tricks & How-Tos Ok, wow! That was surprisingly easy. Everything seems to be working GREAT! So just so it’s clear. Following my instructions will likely mess up …

See: https://support.plex.tv/articles/201154537-move-media-content-to-a-new-location/

Cool thanks for both of you replying so quick :slight_smile: Ironically I recently went through this article about a week or so back (so I do have a relatively recent backup) when I rebuilt my computer. I just didn’t realize that this would also apply for drive letter changes. I assumed that becaus…

Network paths are a great option too. Plex hasn’t seen a drive letter on my server for several years. Drive letters shouldn’t change and network paths don’t change.

Are there any real differences/pros/cons from using drive letters vs network paths for Plex? Other than being a possibly better solution for my particular situation?

Performance-wise I just find them snappier in Windows. Plex wise a drive letter change will not matter. Point Plex to a shared folder and that shared folder exists regardless of any drive letter change.

I will give that a shot…thanks very much :slight_smile:

How they work will depend on how you have your Plex libraries set up.

My libraries conform to the expected structures outlined by Plex. I did a quick change from a drive (e.g. H:\media\shows) to a network share (e.g. \network_share\media\shows) and after a very fast scan everything was available. I am pleasantly surprised that it didn’t take a full re-scan…it was do…

Glad it Helped. Personally, I use a pooling software called Stablebit Drivepool. It simply enables you to never have to worry about adding additional paths to Plex as you add more storage to your system. EG. Drives E, F and G are pooled and assigned a drive letter. Let’s call it H. E, F and G c…

Changing drive letters for media

Plex Media Server Metadata & Adding Files

OttoKerner August 24, 2019, 10:33pm 2

Simpler, no.
Safer, yes.

But do a backup copy of the database file and store it in a safe place!

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Changing drive letters for media

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