Using the library

Favorite a folder or an entire drive

BoxPlayerUpdated November 2, 20262 min read

Folder favorites provide shortcuts to media directories. Home shelves and favorite cards follow the rules for each source type.

Platforms

Apple, Android phone / tablet / TV, and Electron; source navigation differs.

01Choose a folder or the whole drive

Use the source menu or a folder star in saved shares. Use the root entry for the whole drive, or favorite a subfolder separately. Give the card a clear name.

Favorite and naming controls in the folder menu

02Browse through the favorite

Open the favorite on Home or Files to browse posters. Matched movies and series can open details; unmatched content and mixed folders retain folder browsing.

Library posters after indexing a favorite folder

03Understand removal

Removing a cloud or share favorite does not delete remote files, but can remove media indexed through that favorite. Media covered by another parent or whole-drive favorite is retained. Server and category cards use their own menus.

Before you finish

  • The favorite covers the intended folder
  • The card opens the intended location
  • Index removal is understood

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