---
title: Index your library — add owned games | Meridian
description: Add your owned PS5 dumps to Meridian: folder layout rules, indexing steps, and art-matching fixes for 400+ titles.
canonical: https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/protocol/index-your-library
updated: 2026-10-13
---

# Index your library

Point the indexer at stable folders of owned dumps. One title first, then the shelf.

## Facts (2026-10-13)

- **Rule:** Own your library — dumps of discs you own
- **Coverage:** 400+ titles recognized
- **Layout:** One folder per title; paths must stay stable
- **Check:** Title appears with art and a rating

## Procedure

Precondition: firmware installed and system software boots to idle.

1. Arrange dumps as one folder per title on a fast drive. Keep paths short, ASCII-only, and stable — the indexer records paths, not copies.

2. In Meridian choose Library → Add Folder and select the parent folder. Index one Stable title first, e.g. [Astro Bot](/library/astro-bot-ps5-emulator).

3. Confirm the title appears with art and a rating chip. Then add the rest of the shelf in small batches so a bad dump is easy to isolate.

## Fixes

- No art or unknown title: the dump layout is wrong. Re-dump from your owned disc; do not rename inner files.

- Title appears but will not boot: re-check firmware in [Install firmware](/protocol/install-firmware) — indexing does not verify bootability.

- Indexer stalls: move the cache folder off cloud-synced paths and retry. Install path rules are in [Windows installer](/protocol/windows-installer).

Meridian is free from [Download Meridian](/download); it never supplies game data. Own your library.

## FAQ

### Where do I get games for Meridian?

From your own shelf. Dump discs you already own; Meridian ships with no games and recognizes 400+ titles.

### Why did one title fail to index?

Bad dump layout or an unstable path. Fix that folder alone rather than re-adding everything.

### Can I move folders after indexing?

Yes, but re-point the Library path afterward. Broken paths show as missing until re-linked.

## Related

- [Protocol](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/protocol)
- [Library](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/library)
- [Stable titles](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/compat/stable-titles)
- [Boot system software](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/protocol/boot-system-software)
- [Install firmware](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/protocol/install-firmware)

## Download

Free Windows app: [Download Meridian](https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/download)

Markdown mirror: https://ps5emulatorwindows.com/protocol/index-your-library.md