Add digital media files to the server

Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Home Server 2011

The server administrator can add digital media to shared folders in the media library by accessing the server directly, or by using the Remote Web Access site to sign in to the Dashboard. Other users can add media files to the server by using either the Shared Folders connection on the Launchpad, or by using the Remote Web Access site. For information about searching for and playing media, see Search for and play digital media.

To add digital media files to shared folders on the server

  1. Use one of the methods mentioned in this topic to sign in to the server.

  2. Search for and click the folder for the media that you are adding.

  3. Copy and paste, or drag and drop media files that you want add to the appropriate shared folder on the server.