Remote libraries

[kevin1275]

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Player Version#:ubuntu Linux
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I would like to store my libraries on an external hard drive connected to my archer ax 6000 router made by tp link. I can’t find where to access these files when I add a library.

[tom80H]

The router should expose the external drive through a network protocol to your network (e.g. SMB or NFS). You’ll need to mount that network drive on your Linux server in order for Plex to see the folders/files.

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Mounting CIFS + SMB network shares for Plex use The basic checklist Prepare the NAS Create the CIFS/SMB credentials file for use in /etc/fstab Create a ‘mount point’ directory structure on your Linux machine which will be where all your media shares are grafted and made available for Plex use. Create an entry in /etc/fstab for each share you wish to mount. Mount and debug as needed A. Prepare the NAS. This is unique to each NAS. In general, you only need grant read permission. Should …

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Mounting NFS network shares for Plex use The basic checklist Prepare the NAS: Create a ‘mount point’ directory structure on your Linux machine which will be where all your media shares are grafted and made available for Plex use. Create an entry in /etc/fstab for each share you wish to mount. Mount and debug as needed A. Prepare the NAS. This is unique to each NAS. In general, you only need grant read permission. Should you desire Read/Write for yourself, we will allow for it On Lin…