# /plex or /plexMediaServer

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-synology\
**Created:** [May 19, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472 "2022-05-19T20:00:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![mvh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@mvh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mvh)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472/1 "2022-05-19T20:00:24Z")

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Hello,

I have a “backup” question on behalf to this articel:

> **[Where is the Plex Media Server data directory located? | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/)**
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> The main Plex Media Server data directory location will vary based on your operating system. Below are the default locations....

I had install Plex on a Synology with DSM 7.x. Before I upgrade to 7.x I had a 6.x.  
Can I delete the “/plex” directory complete? In my understanding with DSM 7.x is the new one only “/plexMediaServer”.

Thank you  
Markus

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**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472/2 "2022-05-19T20:37:45Z")

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See the related guide. You’re free to remove the old `Plex` share (as well as the `Plex` system user).

> [@DSM 7 - Plex Media Server - Release Info & Migration instructions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsm-7-plex-media-server-release-info-migration-instructions/653717#plex-shared-folder-changes-6):
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> Plex Media Server for Synology DSM 7 - Release This document is to share changes made with DSM 7 and resolve any unforeseen issues before you attempt migrating to DSM 7 for Plex use YOU ARE URGED TO READ THIS THREAD COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING OR ASKING QUESTIONS DO NOT INSTALL Synology BETA software UNLESS INSTRUCTED. This thread is a LIVING document. Expect it to change. Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) has undergone significant changes in version 7.0. Many of those changes affected …

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**Author:** ![mvh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@mvh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mvh)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472/3 "2022-05-20T20:24:46Z")

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Great, it works (without “Plex”) - save some MBits 😉  
Thank you

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-or-plexmediaserver/793472/4 "2022-08-18T20:24:47Z")

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