# Changing Library Drive Letter Without Losing Data **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows\ **Created:** [February 21, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-library-drive-letter-without-losing-data/777554 "2022-02-21T13:17:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
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That’s generally correct. Though I’d recommend adding at least two steps: - Make a backup of your Plex database before beginning (perhaps your entire Plex data directory). - As part of your verification process, use the “Duplicates” filter (for at least your movies and TV _episodes_) to ensure nothing was mis-detected as duplicates. Also be aware that some manual merging/splitting may still be required even if you follow the steps above perfectly, particularly if you find that you normally have to perform a lot of manual matching when adding content to your library. Finally, there’s another method which is often recommended, if you’re comfortable with SQL: > [@\[HowTo\] 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): > > 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… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-library-drive-letter-without-losing-data/777554)._