# Migrate from Mac to Linux?

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrate-from-mac-to-linux/799714>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-mac, server-linux-arm\
**Created:** [July 5, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrate-from-mac-to-linux/799714 "2022-07-05T23:11:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![dzg1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dzg1/32/259533_2.png) [@dzg1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dzg1)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrate-from-mac-to-linux/799714/1 "2022-07-05T23:11:06Z")

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I have a large Plex library, residing on Google Drive, and server is currently on my Mac.

I want to migrate this set up to run on an Oracle ARM VM.

I’ve tested that everything works … I can stream from the Oracle via G Drive using `rlcone mount` … but I’m not sure about how to get the database migrated over with all my custom tweaks, posters, identifications, etc.

I suppose as long as I mount G Drive at the same `/Volumes/...` path, PMS should be able to find the media…

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**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:** [July 5, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrate-from-mac-to-linux/799714/2 "2022-07-05T23:24:46Z")

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If you follow the proper procedures, the media paths will not be a major problem – even if they’re changing during the migration.

> [@Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/23):
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> Migration from another OS to Linux Cross OS migration is a multi-level process. Copy the PMS databases and metadata Update all the media locations to point to their new locations. Prerequisites - On the originating host Settings - Server - Library Turn off: Scan my library automatically Run a partial scan when changes are detected Include music libraries in automatic scans Scan library periodically Empty trash automatically after every scan Stop Plex ZIP up the “Plex Media Server”…

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrate-from-mac-to-linux/799714/3 "2022-10-03T23:24:49Z")

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Closed on October 3, 2022, 11:24pm UTC

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