# Update plex synology DSM 7 **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-synology\ **Created:** [July 25, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628 "2021-07-25T02:16:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![darrenoakey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@darrenoakey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darrenoakey)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/1 "2021-07-25T02:16:58Z")
have plex on a synology dsm - it’s from the beta channel package installation. Plex tells me I need to update - but on the synology package site, it’s set to auto update - and says its on the latest version. When I click on update in plex it downloads something. How do I get it updated? ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/4 "2021-08-27T13:58:30Z")
I have a DS720+ ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/6 "2021-08-28T09:42:36Z")
Thank you for the reply trumpy81. So I just set this server up and began on DSM7 and installed the only option which was the beta install. I am getting notification that I need to update within Plex but there is no option within the packages. Looks like now there have been 2 updates since installing the beta version so was a little lost on how and what to actually download and install since DSM 7 was not showing an update available. So am assuming I just shut Plex down and install PlexMediaServer-1.24.1.4931-1a38e63c6-x86\_64\_DSM7.spk within DSM7? I watched this video - [How to Upgrade the Plex Package on Synology DSM 7 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iFwjMjifyI&t=384s) and it confused me as to why there were so many steps to update. Would you mind walking me through the steps to actually install the update? ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/8 "2021-08-28T11:15:37Z")
I just bought the 720+ and it came with DSM7 - there was no migration. I just copied all my movies to the 720+, installed the Plex Beta (only option) via package center, copied all my media to the NAS and then pointed the libraries to their respective folders I created. ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/10 "2021-08-28T11:40:55Z")
Outstanding! Unfortunately I am working and cannot access my 720+ from work. I will take a look later today when I get up and have a better understanding of your directions Another bit of confusion. Everything currently is working flawlessly. Confused about re-creating all my media folders however. Again everything is working great - just got 2 notifications that there was an update available. Again maybe I am just not understanding but it sounds like I have to delete all my media and folders and make them again? Sorry - work 12 hour shifts and almost time to go home 😛 ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/12 "2021-08-28T11:50:44Z")
Ok here we go - I thought the firewall was blocking me at work but it is not ![1Screenshot 2021-08-28 064447](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/f/5/f57ab4fd0a7c567755abfa693e2389912c8f9c57.jpeg) ![2Screenshot 2021-08-28 064535](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/7/2/72be7298d0bf422528f3284ebd3ca070595a8bc1.jpeg) ![3Screenshot 2021-08-28 064650](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/6/5/651be88482933335112dc08f7b67411a244e9282.jpeg) ![4Screenshot 2021-08-28 064717](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/0/7/077f4cefa6104959cd78518936bf880c5977afb5.jpeg) ![5Screenshot 2021-08-28 064746](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/b/3/b3a1d37ddf9a4f3077f91071011471f7a6c6fe4c.jpeg) I guess at the end of the day I just needed to know if I can just run that spk from my desktop or if I had to do a “manual install” from the Package Center… Man I need sleep LOL ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/14 "2021-08-28T13:07:32Z")
Got home and just pulled the trigger - Success! Thanks for all the info and help !!! Have a GREAT weekend trumpy81 !!! ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/17 "2021-08-28T13:26:27Z")
I will heed your warning my friend - sounds like the best advise of the day 👍 One last question because I am new to the NAS world - how do you view the `PlexMediaServer` folder. Thanks again!!! ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/19 "2021-08-28T13:44:31Z")
I only see the folders I created for my Plex media - I was looking for all the files…like all the config files etc… like in Windows. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/7/8/784d298fda78256f31cc24484c2b0766508b509e.png) ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/22 "2021-08-28T13:53:06Z")
I downloaded it from where Plex had me save the file to when it said I had an update. Refer to the pics above… ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/24 "2021-08-28T13:58:04Z")
Maybe better I don’t have access - this is same file version I installed except Plex had me download it as opposed too getting it from [https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/](https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/9/9/99839a2ac018cd298037b759f9497a1f067ea716.jpeg) What was that link again? ---
**Author:** ![TMullenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@TMullenix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMullenix)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/26 "2021-08-28T14:12:07Z")
I guess I knew that but didn’t put 2 and 2 together - I actually had a machine I ran VMware Workstation Player and ran Backtrack back in the day when I was taking IT Security classes so pretty familiar with Linux and Ubuntu…at least was. Anyways - thanks again for all the help brother!!! ---
**Author:** ![amrlotus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@amrlotus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/amrlotus)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/27 "2021-09-20T18:40:36Z")
@trumpy81 I just upgraded to DSM 7.0 since it was released one week ago for my server i manually installed the newest version from plex website i did all the procedure of giving security privileges’ to internal user as instructed plex is working fine altho i had to redo all my libraries again ☹ however i still have the old plex folder and is not empty any instructions i should do please my server is RS3618xs running dsm 7.0.1.42214 plex server version is 1.24.3.5033-7000 ![plex](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/a/6/a6fd2d39388f2400a14dab35d803acf525a39f37.jpeg) ![plex2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/6/1/6133e4963924fc0c797e18dbd44d23dfebece09d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![amrlotus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@amrlotus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/amrlotus)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/29 "2021-09-20T19:35:29Z")
thanks @trumpy81 your the man ---
**Author:** ![zachraven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ee7513/32.png) [@zachraven](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zachraven)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/30 "2021-09-29T14:40:51Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right thread to post in, sorry if its not… I cannot seem to update Plex to the newest version. I downloaded 1.24.3.5003 from the website, but when I try manual install I get the error “This package is not supported on the platform of DiskStation or is incompatible with the current DSM version.” Im trying updates because Plex refuses to play most files on my PS5, it buffers and never recovers. The same files work just fine on an Apple TV, so im assuming its the Plex app on the PS5… I have a DS118, I’m running the latest DSM version, 7.0.1-42218. My current Plex version is 1.24.0.4930-7000. ---
**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:** [October 3, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/33 "2021-10-03T15:14:48Z")
The DS918+ is the Intel processor not an ARM processor `DS918+ Intel Celeron J3455 Quad Core 4 Yes Apollolake DDR3L SODIMM 4GB` (Control Panel - Info) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/update-plex-synology-dsm-7/731628/35 "2022-01-05T14:06:05Z")
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