# {Feature Request\] Allow Plex clients to force PMS library scans **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Suggestions\ **Created:** [January 2, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830 "2016-01-02T23:21:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![davidmac27](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/davidmac27/32/1926_2.png) [@davidmac27](https://forums.plex.tv/u/davidmac27)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830/1 "2016-01-02T23:21:45Z")
I run PMS on a Mac Mini and keep the media on a Synology DS413j. The only way to update the database when a new show is downloaded is to turn on the periodic scan feature. Almost every evening, I have a favorite show download but I have to either wait for PMS to scan for it on its pre-defined schedule or I have to login to the Mac Mini and force it to scan. It would be so much more convenient if the Plex clients had a button that would force PMS to scan. That way, I just click one button and sit back for a few minutes instead of logging in and doing it the hard way. It would make it much more “family friendly.” My wife often says if I die, she’d never be able to watch tv again… ---
**Author:** ![Bartlomiej\_Baraniec](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/bartlomiej_baraniec/32/14531_2.png) [@Bartlomiej\_Baraniec](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bartlomiej_Baraniec)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830/2 "2016-01-02T23:37:26Z")
The shortest period between periodical updates is 15 minutes if you can’t wait then: 1. Maybe your downloading software is offering to run a script or update library after successful download? 2. Read section Scanning and Refreshing Sections [here](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201638786-Plex-Media-Server-URL-Commands) 3. [https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/173038/update-library-from-command-line-batch-script](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/173038/update-library-from-command-line-batch-script) 4. [https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201242707-Plex-Media-Scanner-via-Command-Line](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201242707-Plex-Media-Scanner-via-Command-Line) ---
**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:** [January 2, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830/3 "2016-01-02T23:43:18Z")
duplicate feature request > **[\[Feature Request\] Start library update from app](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/160099/feature-request-start-library-update-from-app)** > > Hi,   I would like to see a option to start a library update from the app on android or iOS. Now after moving/adding files, I have to login intro the web interface to start the update. It would be match easier if I could start that update from a... > **[\[Feature Request\] Update Library Button for Plex Clients](https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/188063/feature-request-update-library-button-for-plex-clients)** > > Hi Guys, I’m curious anybody interested in this Feature? The problem for me is that my Media is on a Networkshare so my PMS can’t update the Library when a change is noticed. Greetings Neo closing ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830/4 "2021-01-14T16:40:34Z")
Early 2021 clean-up: duplicate ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-allow-plex-clients-to-force-pms-library-scans/129830/5 "2021-06-10T00:45:19Z")