First Some system specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1230 v6 @ 3.50GHz (8 cores)
OS Version: FreeNAS-11.2-U7
Memory:32 GiB
So here is my issue. I have Plex installed as a plugin.
I set up "plexuser" as a User within.
It also has it's own group:
I also have my own user "Hawkins" linked to my PC where I manage the server, the shared folders, etc. Essentially my user has access to everything.
This problem all started happening recently when I started using a SiliconDust Homerun device for Live TV. When I tried DVR functionality, I got an error saying Plex didn't have permission to write to my "TV" folder. I played around with permissions and now it works; but now I created another issue which I can't seem to fix. Now, when I put any NEW folder into my Plex Media folder on the server, that folder is not automatically recognized by Plex (it appears Plex sees it but doesn't have permissions to actually read/execute the contents.
Here are the permissions on my PlexMedia storage pool:
So when I go into Plex and "Scan" for new content, it comes up with nothing. When I go to manually edit/add the new folder in Plex, I click "Manage Library -->Edit -->Add Folders --> Browse for Media Folder --> and I see this:
Note that the "New Test Folder for Demo" I set up for demo purposes is not read initially by Plex (it's "grayed" out). Therefore any content within is not read by Plex.
This is easily resolved by going into the Plexmedia Pool that I set up (two pictures above), clicking "Apply Permissions Recursively", and "Save". Then it works like it should.
So my question to you all? How do I get the New sub-folders to automatically have the same permissions as the "parent folders". Note that I still have full access from my PC to the entire PlexMedia directory (user "Hawkins") without having to change the permissions. I'd rather not have to go in and save new permissions every time I add something. At this point, Plex Live TV DVR is working with whatever I did and the "Scans" work too after I do the step to apply permissions again.
Also note that I am somewhat of a FreeNAS noob. I am a little slow at all the coding/shell usage etc. I am trying my best so please be patient :)
Thanks!
Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1230 v6 @ 3.50GHz (8 cores)
OS Version: FreeNAS-11.2-U7
Memory:32 GiB
So here is my issue. I have Plex installed as a plugin.
I set up "plexuser" as a User within.
It also has it's own group:
I also have my own user "Hawkins" linked to my PC where I manage the server, the shared folders, etc. Essentially my user has access to everything.
This problem all started happening recently when I started using a SiliconDust Homerun device for Live TV. When I tried DVR functionality, I got an error saying Plex didn't have permission to write to my "TV" folder. I played around with permissions and now it works; but now I created another issue which I can't seem to fix. Now, when I put any NEW folder into my Plex Media folder on the server, that folder is not automatically recognized by Plex (it appears Plex sees it but doesn't have permissions to actually read/execute the contents.
Here are the permissions on my PlexMedia storage pool:
So when I go into Plex and "Scan" for new content, it comes up with nothing. When I go to manually edit/add the new folder in Plex, I click "Manage Library -->Edit -->Add Folders --> Browse for Media Folder --> and I see this:
Note that the "New Test Folder for Demo" I set up for demo purposes is not read initially by Plex (it's "grayed" out). Therefore any content within is not read by Plex.
This is easily resolved by going into the Plexmedia Pool that I set up (two pictures above), clicking "Apply Permissions Recursively", and "Save". Then it works like it should.
So my question to you all? How do I get the New sub-folders to automatically have the same permissions as the "parent folders". Note that I still have full access from my PC to the entire PlexMedia directory (user "Hawkins") without having to change the permissions. I'd rather not have to go in and save new permissions every time I add something. At this point, Plex Live TV DVR is working with whatever I did and the "Scans" work too after I do the step to apply permissions again.
Also note that I am somewhat of a FreeNAS noob. I am a little slow at all the coding/shell usage etc. I am trying my best so please be patient :)
Thanks!
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