Plex server does not recognise my usb stick

[highburyjack]

When i try to set up “Movies” in the server I cannot find my Usb stick path to access the Movie files.
I am using a raspberry pi 4.When I try to search for the drive I am not able to search for the drive on the computer,the only path shown is /var/lib/plexmediaserver.
I had previously set up plex on a laptop,everything worked ok,now on Pi everything is a struggle to set up.
Waching set up on youtube looked a piece of cake,but this is driving me mad.
Heeeelp

[ChuckPa]

Here is where I keep all the Linux Tips:

Linux Tips

Migration from another OS to Linux Cross OS migration is a multi-level process. Copy the PMS databases and metadata Update all the media locations to point to their new locations. Prerequisites - On the originating host Settings - Server - Library Turn off: Scan my library automatically Run a partial scan when changes are detected Include music libraries in automatic scans Scan library periodically Empty trash automatically after every scan Stop Plex ZIP up the “Plex Media Serve…

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Linux Tips

Using other hard drives (Windows or Linux) with PMS This How-To is written to help with Internal and External drives. It also is written to demonstrate how to cope with NTFS and EXT4 formatted drives. By logical extension, any format supported by Linux can be handled using the technique shown here. In all cases, the goal is to give user plex permission to read your media files which Linux doesn’t allow by default due to its strict security model. We will walk through the steps needed …

[highburyjack]

Thanks for your reply.
I was hoping the answer would be less complicated,I do not really understand command line stuff.I can follow along to some extent,but a lot is confusing.

[ChuckPa]

It’s giving you a step-by-step example to follow.

The steps are A, B, C, D, E ; each which shows commands and sample output

[drslevy]

If you’re not the resident PC fixer and you’re diving into Linux for the first time, Buckle in, it’s gonna be a hell of a ride. Not that it’s difficult, just time-consuming and definitely not as easy as using a windows based server. Honestly, I would recommend you find a cheap older slimline PC and just run windows. I had a Linux-based server a few years ago. as much as it was more stable. when there were issues, it took me longer to resolve them. With windows, if there is an issue, the troubleshooting takes way less time.

May I ask why you are moving to Pi for your server?

[highburyjack]

I want to use Plex,so a low powered unit that i could leave on all the time would be ideal.

[drslevy]

Here is a happy Medium @highburyjack , Check out possibly using a NAS if you want low power running all the time. Best NAS for Plex 2022 | Android Central

Aside from this. Today’s Low powered thin clients don’t need a lot of power and if you’re not sharing content with ppl outside of your home and will be direct streaming, you can find very low-powered solutions that run windows and won’t burn a lot of energy. Just an example: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/802429253-USE/lenovo_10rb000fus_thinkcentre_m715q_tiny_thin.html

Don’t get me wrong, Pi will get the job done but you will definitely be spending more time getting everything set up. My 2 cents and I hope this helps.