# Where is the library setup data stored?

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-is-the-library-setup-data-stored/792732>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-linux, library-management\
**Created:** [May 14, 2022, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-is-the-library-setup-data-stored/792732 "2022-05-14T06:58:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![FordGuy61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/22d042/32.png) [@FordGuy61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FordGuy61)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/where-is-the-library-setup-data-stored/792732/2 "2022-05-14T16:22:13Z")

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Before removing and re-creating your server, see [Why am I locked out of Server Settings and how do I get in?](https://support.plex.tv/articles/204281528-why-am-i-locked-out-of-server-settings-and-how-do-i-get-in/).

Removing the specified entries from the preferences.xml file will place your server in an unclaimed state. You should then be able to re-claim it and restore access without having to rebuild your libraries, etc.

> [@lcutler61\_gmail\_com](#):
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> can anyone tell me where all this information is stored, so I can make a backup.

The information is stored in the Plex database. Make sure you have `Backup database every three days` enabled in Settings → Server\_Name → Scheduled Tasks. That will let you restore from a backup of the database. See [Restore a Database Backed Up via ‘Scheduled Tasks’](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202485658-restore-a-database-backed-up-via-scheduled-tasks/).

To backup the entire [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/), see [Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247) → [Backup, Restore, or Clone your PMS installation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/7)

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