# Sub share library had no media?

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**Created:** [November 17, 2018, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sub-share-library-had-no-media/333236 "2018-11-17T09:16:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sub-share-library-had-no-media/333236/2 "2018-11-17T10:19:09Z")

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Linux user `plex` needs read access, not `pi`.

> [@Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/4):
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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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