Hello, i’d like to move the plex database and it’s stored metadata to a different drive? How would one go about this! I will run out of room soon on the drive i’m on for the database. it is stored in “C:\users\name\appdata\local\plex media server” if i move it to “D:\users\name\appdata\local\ple…

From https://support.plex.tv/articles/202529153-why-is-my-plex-media-server-directory-so-large/ Relocate your Plex Media Server Data Directory If the underlying issue is that you’re running out of space on a small boot drive, for instance, then the easiest solution is often simply to relocate the …

Maybe to be 100% sure things worked: confirm Plex is actually pointing to the new path in RegEdit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plex, Inc.\Plex Media Server\LocalAppDataPath remove the old app data folder

Thanks tom80H This tom, this will help me alot.

Thanks the how to worked. used regedit to verify.

Same HowTo, with some additional precautions and tips: Moving Metadata on Windows

Hi, i don’t think this info is valid anymore, i don’t have the option in Version 1.19.3.2843, I have been moving the db for years to another bigger SSD, can’t change settings in Version 1.19.3.2764 also. I reinstalled Windows a month ago and had to reinstall over the weekend, That option was the…

That’s correct. The option in the settings of Plex is gone for security reasons. You can still adjust the setting in the Registry of your Windows machine (same setting, same process… just a less convenient way of editing it).

Thanks for the help, i got it working with the Regedit earlier. The Symlink also works pretty good, didn’t see any problems while i was using it.

Moving the plex database to a new drive

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OttoKerner May 23, 2020, 10:17am 10

The officially supported method is documented here: [HowTo] An extended guide on how to move the Plex data folder on Windows

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Moving the plex database to a new drive

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