This is where you choose the folders you want Amarok to scan for music. Simply check the boxes next to the desired folders in the tree view of your filesystem. The Collection Folders section also has several check boxes to specify how the collection uses the selected folders.

Scan folders recursively: tells Amarok to scan the selected folders and all of their sub-folders.

Watch folders for changes: allows Amarok to watch the selected folders for filesystem changes (for example, added or deleted music files). An incremental scan is also performed to make the necessary changes to your collection.

Import Playlists: allows Amarok to import any playlists (.pls and .m3u files) it finds while scanning for tracks to add to your collection. You will find these on the "Playlists" sidebar.

The Collection Database section is used to select a database to use for the collection. Use the Engine: combo box to select from either Sqlite or MySql. If MySql is selected, additional configuration is required in the MySql Configuration section.

The MySql Configuration section is for configuring what database Amarok uses, and where it is located. First is the Hostname:, which is where the MySql database is located. Next is the Port:, which is the network port used when connecting to the database. The Name: option, is the actual database to connect to.

Use the Username: and Password: text input boxes to specify the username and password used for connecting to the MySql database.