Transferring your Plex Media Server to a new PC is a straightforward process, but there are a few important steps to ensure everything moves over correctly, including your libraries, settings, and metadata. Here’s how you can do it:1. Prepare the New PC

• Install Plex Media Server: Download and install the latest version of Plex Media Server on your new PC from the Plex website.
• Ensure Proper Network Setup: Make sure your new PC is connected to the same network as your previous PC (if you plan to continue accessing the same media files).

2. Stop Plex Media Server on the Old PC

• Before moving anything, make sure you stop the Plex Media Server on the old PC.
• On Windows, right-click the Plex icon in the system tray and click Exit or Quit.

3. Locate the Plex Data Folder on the Old PCThe Plex Media Server stores all your metadata, settings, libraries, and plugins in a folder called the Plex Data Folder. You need to transfer this entire folder to the new PC.The location of this folder depends on your operating system:

• Windows: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Plex Media Server
• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server
• Linux: /var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server

Make sure to show hidden files and folders if you can't find the AppData or Library folder (on Windows, you can press Ctrl + H to toggle hidden files).4. Copy the Plex Data Folder to the New PC

• Copy the entire Plex Media Server folder from the old PC to the corresponding location on the new PC.
• If you're on Windows, this will typically be located at:


• C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Plex Media Server


• On the new PC, make sure Plex Media Server is not running while you copy over the data.

5. Transfer Media Files (if applicable)

• If your media files are stored on the same machine, you don’t need to move them, but if they’re on external drives or a network-attached storage (NAS), make sure the paths to these files are the same on the new PC.
• If the paths are different, you will need to update the library settings on Plex.

6. Start Plex Media Server on the New PC

• After transferring the Plex data folder, start Plex Media Server on the new PC.
• The server should automatically load all of your settings, libraries, and metadata, just as they were on the old PC.

7. Update Server Settings (if needed)

• Plex Account: If you’re using a Plex account, you may need to log in again.
• Remote Access: Check your remote access settings to ensure the new PC is configured to allow access outside your network (if you use that feature).
• Library Paths: If your media is located on different drives or folders, make sure the library paths are still correct. You might need to rescan the libraries if the paths have changed.

8. Test the Server

• Ensure that all your media is accessible and plays correctly.
• Check that the libraries are fully indexed, and all settings are in place.

Additional Tips:

• Backup First: It's always a good idea to make a backup of your Plex data folder before making any changes. You can copy it to an external drive or a cloud service.
• Plex Pass Users: If you're using Plex Pass features (like DVR, cloud syncing, etc.), make sure you’re signed in to the same Plex account on the new PC to retain these features.

That should cover everything for moving your Plex server to a new PC! Let me know if you run into any issues during the transfer.