how to use google drive with plex windows server

#How to use google drive with plex windows server how to
#How to use google drive with plex windows server install

It is advisable to create your own client_id to avoid API bans.Ĭreate a new script using the the user scripts plugin and paste in the rclone_mount scriptĮdit the config lines at the start of the script to choose your remote name, paths etcĬhoose a suitable cron job. Gdrive_media_vfs: - a crypt remote that is mounted locally and decrypts the encrypted files uploaded to gdrive: Gdrive: - a drive remote that connects to your gdrive account.

#How to use google drive with plex windows server install

Install the rclone plugin and via command line run rclone config and create 2 remotes: to plex, radarr etc files haven't 'moved' New files added to the mergerfs share are actually written to the local share, where they will stay until the upload script processes themĪn upload script is used to upload files in the background from the local folder to the remote. The use of a rclone vfs remote allows fast playback, with files streaming within seconds This mergerfs mount allows files to be played by dockers such as Plex, or added to by dockers like radarr etc without the dockers even being aware that some files are local and some are remote.

mnt/user/local/gdrive_vfs) in a new mount /mnt/user/mount_unionfs/gdrive_vfs Mergerfs is used to merge files from your rclone mount (/mnt/user/mount_rlone/gdrive_vfs) with local files that exist on your server and haven't been uploaded yet (e.g. mount a gdrive remote called gdrive_vfs: at /mnt/user/mount_rlone/gdrive_vfs Rclone is used to access files on your google drive and to mount them in a folder on your server e.g. User Scripts – controls how mounts get created

Rclone – installs rclone and allows the creation of remotes and mounts.

4/2/20 - updated the scripts to make easier to use and control.

3/1/20 - switched from unionfs to mergerfs.

11/11/18 - latest scripts added to for easier editing.

10/11/18 - added creation of extra user directories ( /mnt/user/appdata/other/rclone & /mnt/user/rclone_upload/google_vfs) to mount script.

7/11/18 - updated mount script to fix rc issues.

6/11/18 – Initial setup (updated to include rclone rc refresh).

Update: I've moved my scripts to github to make it easier to keep them updated I’ll try and keep this initial thread updated. To kick the thread off, I’ll share my current setup using gdrive. With access to unlimited cloud space available for the cost of a domain name and around $ 510/pm, then this becomes a very interesting proposition as it reduces local storage requirements, noise etc etc.Īt the moment I have about 80% of my library in the cloud and I struggle to tell if a file is local or in the cloud when playback starts.

I play 4K media with no issues, with start times of under 5 seconds i.e. Why do this? Well, if set-up correctly Plex can play cloud files regardless of size e.g. After discussions with and a few others, we thought it’d be useful to start a thread where we can all share and improve our setups.

#How to use google drive with plex windows server how to

There’s been a number of scattered discussions around the forum on how to use rclone to mount cloud media and play it locally via Plex, Emby etc. I've added a upon request if anyone wants to buy me a beer. New users continue readingġ3/3/20 Update: For a clean version of the 'How To' please use the github site ġ7/11/21 Update: Poll to see how much people are storing 3/1/20 UPDATE: TO MIGRATE FROM UNIONFS TO MERGERFS READ THIS POST.