Where Does Logitech Media Server Store Data?
Logitech Media Server keeps prefs, cache and playlists under its data directory on Linux. The root and backup routine.
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Logitech Media Server separates its index from audio files. Preferences, the library database, artwork cache and playlists live in a data directory that varies by install method. Music stays in the folders named in settings.
That split decides every move. Copying data without music restores an empty index. Copying music without data forces a full rescan. Grab both with the server stopped for clean migrations.
Where Logitech Media Server stores this, by platform
/var/lib/squeezeboxserver/
Prefs, library database, artwork cache and playlists. Stop the server before copying. Music itself lives in the media folders named in settings. Exact root varies by package, so confirm in server information when unsure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Logitech Media Server?
Copy the data directory with the server stopped, especially prefs, cache and playlists trees. Library settings and favorites travel together. Music files stay in their media folders, so back those up separately.
Where is my music?
In the media folders named in server settings, not in the data directory. The data tree only holds the index, artwork cache and playlists. Rescan after moving music so paths reindex.
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