How do I move my iTunes library to Synology NAS?

Move just your media files

1. Back up all your files; because accidents happen.
2. Ensure that the NAS is mounted in the Finder.
3. Create a new folder on the NAS; call it iTunes, or something similar.
4. Launch iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences, and then click Advanced.
5. In the iTunes Media folder location section, click Change.

Can iTunes library be stored on NAS?

If you have a network drive or NAS set up, use the software for your router or NAS to create a specific network share to store your iTunes library. Name it something like iTunesContent, then open File Explorer in Windows or Finder in macOS. Then, open your new iTunes folder and create a subfolder called iTunes Media.

Can I run iTunes on Synology NAS?

iTunes Server allows you to share the music and videos on your Synology NAS with all iTunes clients within a local network, and to browse and play these multimedia contents with iTunes.

Can I move my iTunes library?

You can consolidate all the files in your library in the iTunes folder to make it easier to move your library to a new computer. In the iTunes app on your PC, choose File > Library > Organize Library. Select “Consolidate files.” Files remain in their original locations, and copies are placed in the iTunes folder.

How do I add music to my Synology NAS?

Enjoy the music stored on your Synology NAS with Audio Station

1. Install Audio Station. Go to Package Center and find Audio Station.
2. Store Audio Files to music folder. Go to File Station > music and click Upload.
3. Browse Music.
4. Public Sharing.
5. Organise and Play Music on Mobile Devices.

How do I connect my iTunes library to my network?

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Sharing. Select “Share my library on my local network.” Select the items you want to share, or choose “Share entire library.” To require users to enter a password before they can see your shared items, select “Require password,” then enter a password.

How do I store my music on Synology NAS?

Overview

1. Install Audio Station. Go to Package Center and find Audio Station.
2. Store Audio Files to music folder. Go to File Station > music and click Upload.
3. Browse Music. After you have uploaded music files, you can now play and browse your music on Audio Station.
4. Public Sharing.
5. Organise and Play Music on Mobile Devices.

How do I change my iTunes library location?

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Advanced. Click Change, then select a new location for your files. From now on, new songs and other items you import will be stored in the new location. Songs you’ve already imported stay in their current location.

How do I transfer music from Mac to NAS?

Just move the “iTunes Media” folder to the NAS location. When it is transferred over, open iTunes and, in the menubar, click iTunes then click Preferences. Under the Advanced tab, you will find something called “iTunes Media folder location”, with a path, and a “Change” button to the right of it.

How do I change the location of my iTunes library?

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Advanced. Click Change, then select a new location for your files. From now on, new songs and other items you import will be stored in the new location.

How do I connect my iTunes library to my Synology NAS?

Go to Library > Music (for iTunes) or Library (for Apple Music) to open the drop-down menu. Browse through the listed iTunes servers to find the server with the shared name you set. If you set a password, enter the password and click OK. You can access all the music and videos stored on your Synology NAS.

How do I move iTunes to a NAS drive?

First have a solid Backup if anything goes wrong. So wherever you currently have your iTunes stored.. in the iTunes folder move ONLY the “iTunes Media Folder” to the NAS. After that make sure the NAS in mounted and open iTunes. Then Under Prefrences>Advanced>Change.

How do I split my library on a NAS drive?

When using a split library iTunes has to work with file paths to a different drive and when using a NAS this seems to be an area where things get a bit dodgy with NAS and iTunes not fully agreeing upon conventions. If you do want to split your library you need to relocate your media by consolidating it to the other drive.

Can I use a NAS for iTunes backup?

NAS is great conceptually but in execution issues can arise with iTunes and have been doing so for more than a decade. Everybody points fingers at everybody else but the bottom line is you are always running a risk of a mangled library. Better is to use a plain external drive and use the NAS for backup.