# Data backup for re-install

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/data-backup-for-re-install/937216>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-linux\
**Created:** [March 18, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/data-backup-for-re-install/937216 "2026-03-18T04:14:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/data-backup-for-re-install/937216/2 "2026-03-18T08:49:16Z")

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Why do you write that the installation is corrupt? Do any error messages appear on screen? Anything in the [server log](https://support.plex.tv/articles/200250417-plex-media-server-log-files/) files?

If you see messages about database corruption, run DBRepair for Plex Media Server. [https://github.com/ChuckPa/DBRepair](https://github.com/ChuckPa/DBRepair)

Regarding backing up the system…

Managed users are part of your account. The information is stored at [plex.tv](http://plex.tv).

You’ll want to use tar to make a backup of the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/). It will preserve ownership and permissions.

See [https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/7](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/7).

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