# Question about plex server with multiple libraries **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Tags:** server-synology, plex-web\ **Created:** [December 7, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546 "2020-12-07T18:27:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/1 "2020-12-07T18:27:38Z")
hello, I have my libraries divided in to kids movies and non kids movies but in then in kids movies, there are movies that I like to have my son watch, like the marvel movies or dc movies. is there a way to have those movies appear in my kids library without having multiple copies of each movie in both libraries? can I can just add a label and have movies that that label appear along my kids movies in the kids library? ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/2 "2020-12-07T18:41:12Z")
You could use Symlinks to make it look like there is a second copy of the movie in the other location. I’m not sure how symlinks work in Synology but I’m sure Google does. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/3 "2020-12-07T19:09:03Z")
thanks ill do some research about symlinks and Synology. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/5 "2020-12-07T21:08:05Z")
Sorry for the bad info then. I never knew that. I’ve been using NTFS Junctions in Windows with PMS for years with no issues. I realize it’s not exactly the same thing but close. ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/6 "2020-12-07T21:38:15Z")
How would i do symlinks if i still wanted to go in that route? ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/7 "2020-12-07T21:45:13Z")
How about a triple-folder setup? 1. `Movies (kids)` 2. `Movies (non-kids)` 3. `Movies (both)` # Then link those folders to your libraries 1. Movies (Kids) - `Movies (kids)` - `Movies (both)` 2. Movies (Non-Kids) - `Movies (non-kids)` - `Movies (both)` ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/8 "2020-12-07T22:18:07Z")
What do you mean? ---
**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:** [December 7, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/9 "2020-12-07T22:24:57Z")
When you setup a library you can assign more than 1 top-level folder. In the example above I’ve pointed each of my exemplary 2 libraries to 2 folders: - the kids library is pointing to a folder with kids-only movies and a folder with movies for kids and non-kids - the non-kids library is pointing to a folder with non-kids only movies and a folder with movies for kids and non-kids # Therefore… 3 top-level folders in your file system: 1. kids-only videos 2. non-kids only videos 3. videos for both ## > **[Editing Libraries | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/articles/200289266-editing-libraries/)** > > Libraries can be edited once created. You might want to change the Library name or include a new source folder,... ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/12 "2020-12-08T01:10:03Z")
Ok ill give that a try and see what happens. Am i able to still restrict movies that i dont want my kid seeing? ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/13 "2020-12-08T01:47:33Z")
Yes, by putting them in the non-kids library. You should also set up a user for the kids and assign only the kids library to them. You would then put a PIN on your own / admin account so the kids can’t swich to it. ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/14 "2020-12-08T02:10:28Z")
ok so currently this is what I have set up in my plex. ( attached a screenshot) Movies ( non kids movies) kids movies tv shows kids tv shows how are my libraries suppose to be set up? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/f/8/f8c5e26b9534385bd1099cb11a7665242e71935d.png) ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/15 "2020-12-08T02:27:51Z")
To do what @tom80H suggested you would add two more libraries, a TV shows and a Movies librsry for everyone (adults & kids). Then you share the two new libraries and the kids library to the Kids account. All libraries are available to you. ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/17 "2020-12-08T02:52:33Z")
That’s exactly what I described only adding the same type of libraries for TV Shows too. ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/19 "2020-12-08T14:19:52Z")
THANK YOU! it worked perfectly, I started to add movies to the shared movies folder and it worked. thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/21 "2020-12-08T19:19:53Z")
the only thing is it messes up being able to create collections. because for some reason when I try to add al the 23 MCU movies into a collection it Is split up between my movie folder and the shared folder that they are all in. ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Bev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dan_bev/32/226338_2.png) [@Dan\_Bev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dan_Bev)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/22 "2020-12-08T19:46:33Z")
> [@trumpy81](#): > > You told the OP to add two more libraries … you DON’T add any more libraries you only add FOLDERS, there is a big difference. Oops, sorry, you are correct. > [@trumpy81](#): > > No one mentioned TV Shows anywhere in the thread, Actually the OP mentioned TV Shows when referring to his current libraries. > [@patrickwhalen](#): > > ok so currently this is what I have set up in my plex. ( attached a screenshot) > > Movies ( non kids movies) > kids movies > tv shows > kids tv shows ---
**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:** [December 8, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/24 "2020-12-08T20:08:08Z")
I’m not sure I can follow you. A collection is available in the library in which you created it. If the MCU movies are in your “shared” folder that’s linked to both libraries (kids movies, general movies), you’ll indeed end up with 2 collections – one per library. Your “shared” folder doesn’t have a library of its own – or it shouldn’t have a library of its own (maybe I’m misreading some part of your post). ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/25 "2020-12-09T21:40:49Z")
makes sense. is it normal for movies to appear twice? like if I search for Aladdin it appears twice in the web app? and if I choose to play something from my apple tv, it asks me to choose the server to play from? if Aladdin was placed in the shared movies folder, shouldn’t it only appear once when I do a search for it? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/9/6/9648d28595269a1162a5a9c02c9375b705db1684.jpeg) ---
**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:** [December 9, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/26 "2020-12-09T21:53:10Z")
I believe there’s 2 ways of how Plex deals with search results in different libraries: 1. display 1 match per library with the library name below the poster and movie title (=your screenshot with “duplicate” posters) 2. display 1 match per movie with a reference that it appears in multiple libraries; clicking on the match will allow you to pick in which library you want to open/play it (this is e.g. how the search works on Plex for iOS) # It’ll show twice as it’s 2 separate listings in 2 separate libraries – no matter if both libraries point to the same folder or not. The difference in how it’s displayed is only about how Plex is visualizing those different matches (see above). If you only have access to one of the two libraries, only one search result will show. # **Edit:** added a clarification on why there’s 2 matches ---
**Author:** ![patrickwhalen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546/27 "2020-12-09T22:02:16Z")
ok thanks for all the help and quick responses. [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-plex-server-with-multiple-libraries/662546.md?page=2)