Setting up Plex on a Synology NAS

Published by Shane W. on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Today I’m installing a Plex media server to run on a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) so I can easily stream my entire dvd collection on my Apple TV.

UPDATE:
Do not put media in the Plex shared folder as mentioned in the video. This can later cause issues with Plex.

Instead, it is best practice to create a new shared folder for your media and point Plex at the shared folders to Read-Only. It doesn’t need R/W permission. More information on this best practice can be found here: https://forums.plex.tv/t/installation-setup-of-plex-media-server-on-synology/572179

What I’m using:
Synology DS920+ https://geni.us/SynologyDS920
IronWolf Pro (14TB) Hard Drive: https://geni.us/IronWolfPro

Additional Resources:
Synology NAS Selector: https://geni.us/NasSelector
Synology NAS First-Time Installation & Setup Guide: https://youtu.be/PrVAehzT8Yk
Plex: https://www.plex.tv
Naming & Organizing your Movie Files: https://bit.ly/2TpBU3W
Naming & Organizing your Trailers & Extras: https://bit.ly/31Aeayj