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Unlimited space for your Plex using Rclone to connect to your Cloud (Google Drive) – Part 1

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Tutorial: Expanding Plex Storage with Rclone and Google Drive

Step 1: Setting Up Rclone Configuration

  1. Choose a cloud storage provider (e.g., Google Drive) for Rclone.
  2. Install Rclone by running the command sudo apt install rclone.
  3. Configure Rclone by running rclone config and follow the prompts to add your Google Drive account.
  4. Encrypt your media files by creating a crypt remote in Rclone.
  5. Define cache settings for faster access and security.

Step 2: Mounting Cloud Storage Locally

  1. Create folders for Docker apps and Rclone in your system.
  2. Use Rclone to mount your cloud storage locally and merge it with your local storage using MergeFS.
  3. Install MergeFS by running sudo apt install mergefs.
  4. Create a service for Rclone and MergeFS to automatically mount the storage on system startup.

Step 3: Installing Plex Media Server

  1. Install Plex Media Server using Docker and Docker Compose.
  2. Define volumes for Plex configuration and media files.
  3. Deploy the Docker stack for Plex and access the Plex web interface.
  4. Set up your media libraries in Plex and start scanning for media content.

Step 4: Automating Data Transfer to Cloud

  1. Create a script using cron to automate transferring local data to the cloud storage at regular intervals.
  2. Schedule the script to run every six hours to keep your Plex library updated.

Step 5: Monitoring and Maintenance

  1. Check the status of Rclone and MergeFS services using systemctl status.
  2. Monitor Plex server activities through the Plex web interface.
  3. Stay updated with system upgrades and library scans for Plex.

By following these steps, you can effectively expand your Plex storage using Rclone to connect to your cloud storage, ensuring seamless access to your media files. Stay tuned for Part 2 to explore additional applications for managing your media library effectively. Subscribe to the channel for more tutorials and updates. Happy streaming!

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