# Changing drive letters for media

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-drive-letters-for-media/451542>\
**Category:** Metadata & Adding Files\
**Tags:** server-windows\
**Created:** [August 24, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-drive-letters-for-media/451542 "2019-08-24T22:31:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-drive-letters-for-media/451542/2 "2019-08-24T22:33:41Z")

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Simpler, no.  
Safer, yes.

> [@\[HowTo\] Plex database modification - Moving media the right/wrong way](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-plex-database-modification-moving-media-the-right-wrong-way/126701/10):
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> 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 your Library. But it worked wonders for me. AND it is SO easy. Easier than following the nuanced instructions in that article I linked above. Shutdown plex server Backup your data [Backing Up Plex Media Server Data | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201539237) Copy your content to the new location Drop the triggers that prevent editing your database. Edit your database. Find the lo…

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

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