Transfer PMS from one computer to another

[theflikz]

I’d like to move my current PMS to a new system. Same OS, different computer. Is there any guide out there to follow in order to do it and not lose the current setup content server Library?

[pshanew]

Yes, there is:

Move an Install to Another System | Plex Support

[ChuckPa]

To add to Phillip,

If you wish a perfect cloning,

Back up/ Restore /clone your PMS metadata

Backing up your PMS data involves the same steps you’ll need if you were to clone your PMS and take to a new computer, reinstall the operating system, or just want a backup for safe keeping. Stop PMS Invoke the root shell Create the backup image [chuck@lizum ~.74]$ sudo sh sh-4.4# cd /var/lib/plexmediaserver sh-4.4# tar cfz /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz ./Library sh-4.4# ls -la /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 864050144 Oct 29 15:29 /nas/tmp/PlexBackup.tar.gz sh-4.4# Copy …