How to Move Your Plex Server to Another Computer

If you’re looking to move your Plex Media Server from one computer to another, it’s possible to do so in most cases. However, it may not be possible in all instances. In this article, we’ll refer to the old and new Plex Media Servers as the “Source” and “Destination” installations, respectively. Here’s how to move your Plex server to another computer.

Backing Up Your Plex Media Server

Before you move your Plex Media Server, it’s essential to back up your data. You can do this by creating a backup of your Plex Media Server on your current computer. To do this, go to the “Settings” menu and click on “Backup.” This will create a backup of your Plex Media Server data, including your library and metadata.

Installing Plex on the New Computer

Once you’ve backed up your data, you’ll need to install Plex on the new computer. You can download the latest version of Plex from the official website [1]. After downloading, install the software on your new computer. Once installed, open the application and sign in with your Plex account.

Restoring Your Plex Media Server Data

After installing Plex on the new computer, you’ll need to restore your data. To do this, go to the “Settings” menu and click on “Backup.” Select the backup file you created earlier and click “Restore.” This will restore all of your Plex Media Server data, including your library and metadata.

Updating Your Library

After restoring your data, you’ll need to update your library. To do this, go to the “Settings” menu and click on “Library.” Click on “Update Library” to scan for new media files. Once the scan is complete, your library should be up-to-date.

Conclusion

Moving your Plex Media Server to another computer is a straightforward process. First, back up your data, then install Plex on the new computer. Finally, restore your data and update your library. By following these steps, you can move your Plex Media Server to another computer without losing any data.