Option to Scan Library Files missing

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

Hello. I'm on windows server v 4.8.11.0 and recently noticed that I no longer have a way to rescan library files anr/or manage libraries like add or delete libraries etc. Unless this functionality has moved somewhere. I used to be able to right click on a library and force a file rescan inside the client itself (windows app or in browser). Alternatively under the "configure emby" Dashboard page, I used to be able to manage libraries there, but no longer see that option in the left menu. The only options I see are Home, followed by Emby Web Settings, and then User settings. I have emby set to auto-scan for new files, so I didn't notice this functionality disappear until recently there was an error and I tried to re-scan files only to realise I cannot! Thanks for any help!!!

[Luke 42078]

Hi there, it has not moved. Can you please show a screenshot example? Thanks.

[GrimReaper 4740]

4 minutes ago, Clark.Lidbury said:

I used to be able to right click on a library and force a file rescan inside the client itself (windows app or in browser). Alternatively under the "configure emby" Dashboard page, I used to be able to manage libraries there, but no longer see that option in the left menu. The only options I see are Home, followed by Emby Web Settings, and then User settings

Is your user an admin user? As that sounds like what a regular user would have available. Have you maybe inadvertently revoked manage server privileges from that user? 

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

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Edited April 7, 2025 by Clark.Lidbury

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

See above screenshot - thanks for the help! How do I check/assign admin privileges? I don't think I changed anything - I have a very basic setup - My windows PC is the server and also runs the windows client. Occasionally, a second user logs in on the same wifi on the android app that's about all.

[Happy2Play 9780]

MOD:  Probably need to delete/edit that image above if OP can't.

I will guess you are using a shortcut/bookmark as a USER should have access to Dashboard.  @Luke 

Even though all admin functions are removed. 

4 minutes ago, Clark.Lidbury said:

See above screenshot - thanks for the help! How do I check/assign admin privileges? I don't think I changed anything - I have a very basic setup - My windows PC is the server and also runs the windows client. Occasionally, a second user logs in on the same wifi on the android app that's about all.

But with that account you cannot check user management.  I would check you other accounts to see if they have admin privileges otherwise we can talk you through changing the user policy file.

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

Hm @Happy2PlayI deleted the screenshot. I suspect we are onto something. At somepoint along the way I created 2 user accounts - one for my wife and one for me and I can log in to either profile and neither have admin privilidges. But there is not other profile - is it possible I deleted the profile that had admin rights? lol  I don't know why I would have done that

[Happy2Play 9780]

1 minute ago, Clark.Lidbury said:

Hm @Happy2PlayI deleted the screenshot. I suspect we are onto something. At somepoint along the way I created 2 user accounts - one for my wife and one for me and I can log in to either profile and neither have admin privilidges. But there is not other profile - is it possible I deleted the profile that had admin rights? lol  I don't know why I would have done that

It shouldn't be possible to delete the only admin account but I have to tried very hard in awhile.

You will have to shutdown Emby and edit the user policy.xml.

Obviously, paths will be platform prevalent.

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

this was it! Interestingly whichever profile was the admin was flagged as HIDDEN inside the policy xml file. Either way once I figured out which userID string matched the user profile I usually use, I could easily edit the xml to show administrator TRUE and we are back in business. Thanks! Weird! How does a profile become hidden? Did I do that? lol thanks @Happy2Play@Lukeand @GrimReaper

Edited April 7, 2025 by Clark.Lidbury

[Happy2Play 9780]

Keep forgetting it could be available HDD space also.

[Happy2Play 9780]

1 minute ago, Clark.Lidbury said:

How does a profile become hidden? Did I do that? lol

User options.

[Clark.Lidbury 3]

as in the HDD the server itself is on? that one has 13Gb free

[Happy2Play 9780]

1 minute ago, Clark.Lidbury said:

as in the HDD the server itself is on? that one has 13Gb free

Yes another one I haven't tested in awhile but Emby would do weird things when it runs out of room.

[Luke 42078]

Having the admin be hidden is not a bad thing. If you've enabled remote access and someone discovers your emby server, then your admin username will be visible to them.