Use File Sources
The File Sources page manages video files stored locally, on cloud drives, and on network shares. This guide explains how to manage file sources and their folders and files.
Every long-press action below applies to the mobile version. On desktop, use a right-click instead.
Single-Item Actions
Rescan Files (File Source or Folder)
Long-press an added file source, or open a source and long-press a folder, to rescan all video files beneath it. New, deleted, or renamed files are automatically synchronized with the Media Library. You can also open Folder A, click the three-dot button in the upper-right corner, and choose Rescan Files.
Rename
When you rename a file or folder from VidHub, the original item in its storage location is renamed as well. Media information is scraped again using the new file name. View the video file naming conventions.
Download (File)
Long-press a file and choose Download to save the video locally. Downloaded files are available under Settings > Downloads.
Delete
Deleting a file or folder in a VidHub file source permanently deletes the original item from its storage location. The corresponding title is also removed from the Media Library. Use this action carefully.
Move to Recycle Bin (Alibaba Cloud Drive)
Long-press a file or folder in an Alibaba Cloud Drive source and choose to move it to the recycle bin. You can view and restore the item from the recycle bin in Alibaba Cloud Drive.
Multi-Item Actions
- Open a file source and enter a folder containing your videos. Click the three-dot button in the upper-right corner and choose Edit. You can also choose Rescan Files (Current Directory) here.
- After you click Edit, the page enters editing mode.
- Select one or more files, then click the three-dot button in the lower-right corner to perform an action on the selection. Click Done in the upper-right corner when finished.
