# Move Plex Server to NAS

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/move-plex-server-to-nas/800639>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-synology\
**Created:** [July 13, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/move-plex-server-to-nas/800639 "2022-07-13T20:22:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 17, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/move-plex-server-to-nas/800639/7 "2022-07-17T20:33:24Z")

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> [@knichel](#):
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> I moved the Plex Media Server folder as suggested into /Plex/Library/Application Support/ then installed Plex but it created a new folder called /PlexMediaServer with AppData/Plex Media Server/ inside. It did NOT find my Plex Media Server as suggested.

What were the permissions you assigned to the `Plex` shared folder?  
Could `Everyone` read the shared folder? (default permissions)

At this point,

1. Stop PMS

2. Uninstall the package with the ERASE option.

3. Control Panel - Shared Folder - EDIT the ‘Plex’ shared folder.

4. Permissions tab

5. Change “Local User” → “System Internal User”.

6. You now see “PlexMediaServer” listed.

7. Grant it Custom (Full control) – check all the boxes (admin, read, write)

8. OK from that

9. Before clicking SAVE.. be certain to “Apply to this folder, sub-folders, and files”.

10. This will grant permission for PlexMediaServer to import all your metadata files. (this will take some time to complete so please be patient)

11. When this completes, Reinstall the package,

12. You will notice it takes longer to “Installing”. This is normal.

13. While you’re waiting, it is importing all your data and moving it (after processing) to the new PlexMediaServer shared folder structure.

Here is the How-To for additional guidance on what to expect.

> [@DSM 7 - Plex Media Server - Release Info & Migration instructions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsm-7-plex-media-server-release-info-migration-instructions/653717/6):
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> DSM 6 → DSM 7 Migration Process NOTE: Use the Plex package from [https://plex.tv/downloads](https://plex.tv/downloads) ONLY. Package Center is no longer compatible with Official Release DSM 7.0-41890 and above. Use the following steps then continue below as is appropriate for your configuration. Uninstall the DSM 6 Plex app Control Panel - Shared Folders - Verify the Plex share is spelled “Plex”. If not - Rename it to “Plex-temp” and then back to “Plex” (How DSM does it) if necessary Certain older systems …

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