# Up-to-date How-To migrate Linux Plex server? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Tags:** server-linux\ **Created:** [May 9, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698 "2019-05-09T07:11:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![raditokyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/raditokyo/32/104310_2.png) [@raditokyo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/raditokyo)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/1 "2019-05-09T07:11:03Z")
I have to migrate my Plex from a Linux server to another one. Can someone give me an up-to-date how to migrate Plex server installation. My goal is to **keep all PLEX metadata and database, including all the custom Images that I manually uploaded to the Plex server, including all the manual matching/name creations I did on the server.** This is so that the new server will be up and running **without** going through the process of initial scanning, analyzing, deep analysis and and matching. **Especially stuff that do not match and that I had to manually created name and uploaded images.** ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2019, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/2 "2019-05-09T07:40:07Z")
> [@Back up/ Restore /clone your PMS metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/back-up-restore-clone-your-pms-metadata/212202): > > 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 … Before making the backup, - Turn off all Automatic Scan / related funcdtions - Turn off Empty Trash This allows you to move the media new mount location in conjunction with (if necessary) > [@Moving your media and keeping the metadata - The TL;DR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/moving-your-media-and-keeping-the-metadata-the-tl-dr/364699): > > Moving your media and keeping the metadata - The TL;DR This Tip / How-To, while tagged for Linux, is applicable to all PMS platforms. Preparation Turn off “Empty Trash after Library Scan” Turn off “Automatically Update my Library” Make all the moves Move your media Make any configuration changes or physical media file moving you need to. When you are done, proceed with the actual PMS configuration change Updating your PMS configruation Edit each library section - Folders - ADD the new l… Other tips exist in the **Linux Tips** tag section ---
**Author:** ![raditokyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/raditokyo/32/104310_2.png) [@raditokyo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/raditokyo)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/3 "2019-05-09T09:39:17Z")
> [@ChuckPa](#): > > This allows you to move the media new mount location in conjunction with (if necessary) Does the link you gave me allow me to keep all the metadata that I manually filled in Plex? For example, I have many entries that I wrote the title, description and manually uploaded the Poster and Background images. Do I have to try to make the new mount the same ? For example currently my media is mounted as /Plex/media/TV and /Plex/media/Movie. In the new server, do I have to keep the path the same? Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/4 "2019-05-09T18:08:22Z")
The tarball of **./Library** contains the complete PMS installation database. Everything is there. All your metadata, databases, and all other identifiers. It is a full clone, in a single file, of your system. (image backup) ---
**Author:** ![raditokyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/raditokyo/32/104310_2.png) [@raditokyo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/raditokyo)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/5 "2019-05-10T03:40:21Z")
> [@ChuckPa](#): > > It is a full clone, in a single file, of your system. (image backup) Do I have to use the same Plex account in the new Linux PMS server? Do I have to keep file path to my mounted movie folder the same? ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/6 "2019-05-10T05:07:56Z")
The clone, because it copies **Preferences.xml** is a mirror copy of the system it’s being taken from. Should you wish to change account or other information (including the server name), delete **Preferences.xml** and “Claim It” again after start. Remember, you are cloning all the server-unique ID information. [Plex.tv](http://Plex.tv) won’t know it’s a different system if both have the same ID numbers. Your Plex/Web client will become confused. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/up-to-date-how-to-migrate-linux-plex-server/409698/7 "2019-08-08T05:08:08Z")
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