# No Write Access to destination **URL:** \ **Category:** Live TV & DVR\ **Tags:** server-synology\ **Created:** [August 28, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489 "2021-08-28T15:47:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/1 "2021-08-28T15:47:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.24.1.4931 Player Version#: 1.33.0.2444-a220eae4 Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun EXTEND Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: @ChuckPa I have migrated from Synology DSM 6.x to 7 and have given full control of Plex share folder to PlexMediaServer. I also have given PlexMediaServer R/W access to all libraries including the library where LiveTV & DVR writes. However, I still get an error that says “No write access to destination”. In Synology 6.x I was able as Plex admin user to delete media files (I have checked Server-Library-Show Advanced-Allow media deletion is checked) and LiveTV & DVR also had write permission to Synology DSM. Could you help? ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/2 "2021-08-28T16:33:44Z")
@spydey95 DSM 7 operates differently when it comes to permissions. 🙄 I’ve found that when I go into a shared folder (from the left panel) Share → Properties → Permissions tab → Set the permissions I want → “Apply to this folder , sub-folders, and files” → OK. Have you given that a shot? (there is a `.grab` directory which DVR writes to in each library section folder. If it can’t write to that .grab because it’s owned by `plex` and not `PlexMediaServer` then it will have fits.) If you need some special scripting , I’ll help if needed. (we are still learning DSM 7. It’s only been 7 weeks now since it went public) ---
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/3 "2021-08-28T16:43:10Z")
If I use the left panels - right click and select properties - permissions…then PlexMediaServer shows it has R/W access. You can select No Access, R/W, or Read Only…I do not see “Apply to sub folder” on the panel (Edit Shared Folder ). I did already delete the plex user from my Local Users ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/4 "2021-08-28T16:59:32Z")
![Screenshot from 2021-08-28 12-59-07](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/0/203f1a6b27b36ec4d67fe075438ff807d2a664e6.jpeg) You do not have this? ---
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/5 "2021-08-28T17:09:57Z")
![screenshot-dsm_1](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/9/c/9c84bd4db53d6121625e8b1e4aa3373d2da3c8f0.jpeg) It looks like this instead - right click on the library - permissions - system internal user ---
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/6 "2021-08-28T17:32:04Z")
> [@ChuckPa](#): > > (there is a `.grab` directory which DVR writes to in each library section folder. If it can’t write to that .grab because it’s owned by `plex` and not `PlexMediaServer` then it will have fits.) The ‘plex’ user is no longer around, and I don’t see ‘PlexMediaServer’ as a user - so can’t even give that user R/W control to sub folders…The only place where I see something similar to your screenshot is the Plex folder. How would I change the .grab directory ownership? ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/7 "2021-08-28T18:02:10Z")
@spydey95 The `video` shared folder is a problem – always has been (Synology claims near-exclusive ownership of it). In DSM 7, it’s worse. Try this method to relax the permissions . Trumpy has had success with it. 1. Control Panel - Shared Folders 2. Right Click the shared folder name 3. Action 4. Convert to Windows ACL (it should be labeled “ACL Repair tool”) 5. Make certain to have it apply the correction to all sub folders and files. ![Screenshot from 2021-08-28 14-00-08](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2ab59e6450028219629d1c7b626961a5cce7a5f5.png) ---
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/8 "2021-08-28T18:21:19Z")
Ok, there’s progress here - I can delete files now using Plex Media Player…but I still get this warning when trying to record OTA. Maybe it just takes time for PMP to propagate the permission… ![screenshot-dsm_2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/a/4/a40a30c73c1f414c47c62fa1c8dd96228cffa2b0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![spydey95](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@spydey95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spydey95)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/9 "2021-08-28T18:34:18Z")
@ChuckPa - thanks for your patience here. It does appear that it is working now - I can record an OTA show from the DVR guide directly…I hope that means scheduled recordings will also work. Thank you for your help - very appreciated. Awesome to have Plex Pass with HD OTA - saves a bundle on getting local channel access. :thanks: ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/10 "2021-08-28T19:18:15Z")
I’m glad I’ve helped. DSM 7 is not an easy platform to work on anymore. They took away ALL my privileges . ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-write-access-to-destination/739489/11 "2021-11-26T19:18:59Z")
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