# Synology DSM 7

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**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-synology\
**Created:** [October 28, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7/753866 "2021-10-28T23:19:22Z")\
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> [@djt2178\_gmail\_com](#):
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> OK , so I can move all all my media files to the “PlexMediaServer” shared folder now?

## NO!

Do NOT put **ANYTHING** in the “PlexMediaServer” shared folder.

If you have media in the “Plex” share – Keep it there.

Please review -

> [@DSM 7 - Plex Media Server - Release Info & Migration instructions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsm-7-plex-media-server-release-info-migration-instructions/653717):
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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 …

Of particular attention - Copying from the release notice

## ‘Plex’ shared folder changes

Because the DSM data area storage structure has changed, we were forced to make some decisions. After discussing all the possible configurations out there, we came up with what we think is the best for everyone.

1. We’ve abandoned the `Plex` share. We access it one time, during installation, to migrate your existing Plex installation.

2. Once migrated, you are free to use the shared folder as you wish. You are free to remove it entirely.

3. PMS no longer is dependent on a `Plex` share and will no longer create one when installed on a system.

4. Effective PMS 1.24.2.4973, PlexMediaServer presents a shared folder for the purpose of backing up your metadata and for emergency repairs **ONLY**.

**STORE NO MEDIA IN THE PLEXMEDIASERVER FOLDER**

#### User `Plex` is no longer needed.

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Since you have media in the Plex shared folder – Leave it there.  
Don’t delete the shared folder. It’s yours now to do as you wish.

Please leave the PlexMediaServer shared folder alone. It is for the **exclusive** use of Plex Media Server itself.

You will observe there are no notice about putting media in the Plex share.  
You will also observe I now placed those notices in the new location.  
Please do as I request.

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