How to add libraries to your Plex Media Server

[@alienworldshop]

Plex doesn't always find my files, I've moved them to another folder and back again and nothing. I've put the year in correctly but it will not add them no matter what I do

[@PlexNTech]

that's odd. Make sure the files have extensions like .mkv or .mp4. A few times while renaming a file I forgot to insert the period before the extension and Plex won't see the file.

[@anilgopie]

I haven't added libraries in a while, but when I go to my Plex server I don't see the + symbol

[@PlexNTech]

They may have moved it since I made this video but it is in the More section at the bottom of the window. Then you'll see it appear next to your server's name when you mouse over it.

[@anilgopie]

@Plex 'N Tech I made a silly mistake. I had issues with plex a while back, forgot I created a new account. Able to see the +, thanks for the reply 👍

[@stevengonzalez4111]

You showed already existing drives on which you have your folders in but you failed to show how to add those drives. I have my media in a larger drive because c drive just doesn't have the space. BUT, plex doesn't see that drive. You think you could show how to add a drive to the Plex browse menu when adding to the library?

[@PlexNTech]

Are you using Linux? In Windows Plex will see every drive connected but if you're using Linux you'll have to give Plex read/write access to see the drives which involves commands in terminal.

[@rothmok1258]

For some reason when I get the +library it disappears very quickly

[@PlexNTech]

That's odd, wish I could help you but unsure why that would happen.

[@JosephReidNZ]

Dumb question, how do I add a file(s) to an existing library?

[@PlexNTech]

Just add the movie to that folder on your computer and Plex will automatically see it.

[@sjsphotog]

good tutorial. thanks. BTW what are you using for your OTA DVR recording? I just got a HDHomerun Scribe 2 tuner and can watch TV but cant record or wacth tv when trying it inside of Plex. Outside of plex it works perfectly to wacth and record shows. yes I have a Plex Pass and its all setup correctly so...been ulling my hair out! Keep up the good work

[@PlexNTech]

Sorry for the slow reply. I made 3 videos four this channel then forgot about it so maybe I should come back. I use the HD Homerun Duo. I've never had an issue getting Plex you see the tuner. Once you add it you then need to have it scan for channels.

[@thirstypilgrim97]

yeah well my plex has no plus sign to the right of the word library

[@PlexNTech]

They keep changing the Plex media server and app layouts so it may be slightly different now.

[@jonathanharris2326]

obnoxious intro, terrible sound

[@PlexNTech]

This is a very old video. I think it was the first video on my channel. Look at my recent videos and you'll see that none of this is an issue now. I have a 16k RC KZbin channel with years of experience but I never had to use my computer for audio and screen record on that channel so this was new to me. Normally I would be annoyed with a comment like yours but I actually agree with you on this one lol. The intro is so bad. I use professional intros from Videobolt now.