Synology NAS

Modified on Thu, 17 Mar, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Upgrading to DSM 7 and Migrating Emby Data

If you had Emby installed on DSM 6 and just installed DSM 7 or are about to upgrade to DSM 7 please follow this link for special instructions and video walking you through the needed migration processes. Please follw the link for instructions.
DSM 6 to DSM 7 Emby Migration Instructions


Adjusting Synology Inotify & Watches to Allow Real Time Monitoring (RTM)

If your Emby Server's media is stored on a Synology NAS but Emby's Realtime Monitoring is not finding new content added to your library you need to change your Inotify and Watches settings.  Please follow the link for instructions.

Adjusting Synology Inotify & Watches to Allow Real Time Monitoring (RTM)


How to Set Permissions on DSM 7

This article shows you how to set the new Permissions in DSM 7 that Emby will require.

You will need to grant Emby Permissions to folders containing your media.
Please follow the link for instructions.

How to Set Permissions on DSM 7

Forgot Password (admin account)

If you used the Forgot Password feature a file will be created on the NAS containing a link to reset your password. This location is not available in the DSM GUI.  Follow these instructions from Synology for SSH access to the file system.

Forgot Password (admin account)

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