What database does Plex use for TV shows?

Both the folder structure and each episode filename must be correct for the best matching experience. If you're not sure whether a show is season- or date-based, check The Movie Database (TMDB) or The TVDB and name it as it appears there. By default, the Plex TV Series agent uses the episode ordering based on TMDB.

Where does Plex get its TV data?

The Movie Database: The Movie Database agent gathers metadata from The Movie Database and local assets. We generally encourage users to use Plex TV Series agent for television content instead, but some users may prefer the metadata available from The Movie Database for television.

What data does Plex collect?

We may collect usage statistics for Personal Content. This includes information about your interaction with the Services, such as device information, duration, bit rate, media formats, resolution, and media type (music, photos, videos, etc.).

How do I get the metadata to show in Plex?

Click on a movie or TV show that shows the wrong metadata (be sure to click on the poster itself, and not the play button or any of the settings buttons). Next, click “More” button (the ellipses) in the top-right corner of the screen. On the menu that appears, click the “Fix Match” command.

Can you get caught using Plex?

While the Plex software is entirely legal, like other media software it can be put to illegal uses. Prosecutions are extremely rare, especially when people only share their libraries with close friends and family, but in this case Rights Alliance felt a criminal case was warranted.

How to Add TV Shows to Plex

Should I use a VPN with Plex?

If you're experiencing slow speeds when trying to stream your Plex videos, you could be a victim of ISP throttling. This can be avoided with a VPN for Plex as it safeguards all the data you send across the Internet using AES 256-bit encryption.

Can you upload pirated movies to Plex?

While the use of Plex isn't itself illegal, Plex has made the illegal viewing of copyrighted content easier. Also, Plex allows you to stream your content to as many people as you like. If someone illegally downloaded a movie and placed it on their Plex server, it would be available to all their Plex server users.

Does Plex use NFO files?

Plex has no official support for NFO files, but with a third party metadata agent, you are able to read NFO files created by tinyMediaManager - XBMCnfoMoviesImporter. bundle and XBMCnfoTVImporter. bundle.

How much space does Plex metadata take up?

The metadata alone is about 7GB.

How do I edit Plex metadata?

Does Plex know what Movies I have?

Absolutely not! In fact, we take pains to ensure that Plex doesn't even know what's in your personal media library in the first place. Neither Plex nor any of our partners will have any access or visibility into the content or metadata that our users have in their personal media collection.

Does Plex care about piracy?

A spokesperson provided a statement that read, in part, “Plex supports content creators and does not condone piracy,” before directing me to its terms of service page. For what it's worth, the company is legitimate.

Should I trust Plex?

It provides all-round security to ensure that your media library, Plex account/server details, and Plex-connected devices for streaming are all kept safe from data leaks, privacy infringement, and hacking attempts.

How is Plex legal?

Plex is perfectly legal whenever you're streaming from their server or whenever you upload personal media that was acquired and reproduced legally. On the other hand, the user can put illegally obtained content on their personal media server.

Where is Plex preferences XML?

On Linux, the options are available in a XML file called Preferences. xml , which is located in your Plex Media Server data directory.

Where does Plex store metadata Ubuntu?

On Ubuntu/Debian settings and library stored in /var/lib/plexmediaserver/... . The path is same for Debian, too.

What is Plex optimize database?

The Optimize Database option cleans up the server database from unused or fragmented data. For example, if you have deleted or added an entire library or many items in a library, you may like to optimize the database. Confirmation is given once the optimization for the server is complete.

Where is Plex cache stored?

On Windows, the content is located inside of the user directory.

What do .NFO files do?

NFO files contain information about the release, such as the digital media title, authorship, year, or license information. This information is delivered for publishing through digital media to make it searchable on the web as well as within local catalogues and libraries.

Which is better Plex or EMBY?

Plex's streamlined user experience, lower yearly price point, and slightly better add-ons make it inch ahead of Emby overall. Plex takes it.

Is Plex legal in Germany?

Plex itself is a 100% legal media server in the UK, USA, Germany, Canada, Australia, and in other countries. The legality depends on how you get the material you are streaming. For example, if you buy a movie legally, it's legal to watch it via Plex on your device at any place.

Where can I pirate TV shows?