# Plex doesn't see files upon reboot

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**Category:** General Discussions\
**Tags:** server-linux\
**Created:** [August 21, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-see-files-upon-reboot/929946 "2025-08-21T22:13:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-see-files-upon-reboot/929946/2 "2025-08-21T22:38:33Z")

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How are you mounting those drives? It sounds like your operating system will only mount them when you activate them.

- [Linux Tips - #2 by ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/2)
- [Linux Tips - #4 by ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/4)
- [Linux Tips - #5 by ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/5)

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