New user on Synology NAS with all sorts of problems

[ChuckPa]

Getting permissions right on Synology depends on which DSM version you’re using .

In DSM 7 (the current OS version),

1. Plex stores all its metadata and program files in the PlexMediaServer shared folder. This is for the program’s use. Please don’t put any media in there. It will cause many problems.

2. PMS doesn’t have any special privileges. If you don’t expressly grant permission for it to see files & folders then it can’t.

3. The username Plex uses in DSM 7 is PlexMediaServer. (Plex in DSM 6)

Regardless of which version you’re using, we have a FAQ of How-To’s and other help (most have screenshots to guide you)

To set permissions:

Synology FAQ - Questions, Answers, and How-To's

FAQ 29 - DSM 7 - Give PlexMediaServer access to your media When you migrate to DSM 7, are installing a server for the first time, or just adding a new shared folder / sub-folder for media , folks forget to read the popup at the end of every installation which tells them about how to set permissions. This FAQ shows in detail how to do what those instructions state. When might you need to perform these steps? When upgrading, changing permissions from Plex to PlexMediaServer is overlook…

The complete list of FAQ (which will make more sense as you get more into Plex)

Synology FAQ - Questions, Answers, and How-To's

Synology Frequently Asked Questions Table of Contents Intro: Posting in the Plex Synology Forum DSM 6 & 7 FAQ Some of these FAQ apply equally to DSM 7 and 6. Others do not. Please read carefully before proceeding. Getting access to the Logs Have I installed the latest version…? Which version do I need, Intel or ARM? 3a. Using Plex’s package signing public key - DSM 6 LAN addressing requirements - RFC1918 specification for local LAN? First run & Setup Recommended Media Organization and A…

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Regarding naming and getting metadata , a lot of us use semi-automated naming tools. They ensure the name is legitimate. and then the resultant naming is per Plex conventions. In most cases, you won’t need to use TMDB or IMDB references.

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I use Linux so my pathname format is linux-unique. Windows and MacOS will have different top-level directory/drive names but everything underneath will be the same.

On my Syno, I have a “Movies” shared folder (on Volume 1)
I mount the Syno’s /volume1/Movies → my Linux machine as /syno/movies

Now, I set my renaming rule (which runs from my Linux workstation)
– I use FileBot as my tool of choice. There are several tools out there.

/syno/movies/{n} ({y})/{n} ({y})

The syntax here is:

• {n} is the name of the movie or series
• {y} is the year of release

As I let the naming tool lookup and then rename (and move while renaming if needed), I get a movie library which looks like this. (I’ve added more info to mine)

The Vault (2021) [1080p]/
The Virtuoso (2021) [1080p]/
The Whole Truth (2016) [1080p]/
The Wolverine (2013) [1080p]/
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) [1080p]/
Togo (2019) [2160p]/
Tombstone (1993) [1080p]/
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021) [2160p]/
Total Recall (2012) [1080p]/
Transcendence (2014) [1080p]/
USS Indianapolis Men of Courage (2016) [1080p]/
Victor Frankenstein (2015) [1080p]/
Voices (2014)/
Voyagers (2021) [2160p]/
War on Everyone (2016) [1080p]/
We Are Your Friends (2015) [1080p]/
What We Left Behind Looking Back at Star Trek Deep Space Nine (2018) [1080p]/
Young Frankenstein (1974) [1080p]/
[chuck@lizum movies.2000]$ ll Young\ Frankenstein\ \(1974\)\ \[1080p\]/
total 24768336
drwxrwxr-x   2 chuck chuck          59 Nov 13  2024 ./
drwxr-xr-x 244 chuck chuck       12288 May  1 21:54 ../
-rw-rw-r--   1 chuck chuck 25362757223 Nov 12  2024 Young Frankenstein (1974) [1080p].mkv
[chuck@lizum movies.2001]$