How do you set up a music library from an external hard drive connected to a Windows PC via USB?

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Hi I’m new to Plex but had Plex with a lifetime pass for ages but never got around to sussing out how it works.
I’m trying to add music files to a library which are stored on an external hard drive.
When I try to add the location of my hard drive it scans but doesn’t actually find anything.
What do I need to type into the “ADD FOLDER” box when I add the location of my files please? My files are located in Drive L and the folder is called Wig’s Music. What is the correct format for entering this please? Will I need to delete google:/ first and type in the rest or start with it completely blank? Any help would be greatly appreciated! TIA

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https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/plex-media-server/libraries/

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If this appears for you, you are currently looking at your Plex Cloud server. This will go away soon, so I don’t recommend you spending any more time on it.

Either you haven’t installed the Plex server software onto your local computer, yet.
Or you have difficulties accessing the local software.
What happens if you click on this link? http://127.0.0.1:32400/web

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Thanks will have a read but must have read all the support pages over and over!

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OttoKerner if I click the link I get “This site cannot be reached” I thought I had installed the Plex server software but appears not so will do that now and try again. I was under the impression that I had to add libraries via the Plex web page??

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It is a bit complex. It can be a bit confusing for a beginner, so let’s wait until you have installed the Plex server onto your computer.

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Done but can’t see any option to add a library or music??

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Now, please do start the server software.
It should manifest itself through a tiny icon in the task tray area.
plex_task_tray_icon

Do a right-click on this icon, ‘Open Plex’

What happens?

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Plex Web opens in my browser (Chrome)

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Good.
Does it now show you a server selector in the left/upper area?
Which should give you the option to switch between your cloud server and your local server.
web_server_selector2

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Yes it does. I’ve jumped the gun a bit and managed to find my hard drive and added a library which now seems to be populating okay. Thanks for your help , I’ll see how it goes and give you a shout if I need more help if that’s okay? Thanks again…you’re a star!

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Please do!
You might want to rename your cloud server (or even erase it) so you don’t confuse it easily with your local one.

To answer your question from above:
The web app can be loaded from plex.tv as well: https://app.plex.tv/desktop
Which makes it appear as if you are doing it on the plex website. But that is a misconception. Once the web app is loaded into your web browser, it communicates directly with your server.

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