HT3832 The "Automatically Add To iTunes" functionality has stopped working. Any troubleshooting recommendations

When adding video content to my "Automatically Add to iTunes" folder, the material doesn't transfer into itunes.  There hasn't been any major changes in the system but no transfers have occured in several weeks.  The video files just sit in the add to itunes folder.

Hi, welcome to Apple Discussions.
It still works for me. Double check that your "iTunes Media" folder in preferences matches the folder containing the *Automatically add to iTunes* folder in question. Failing that there could be a permissions problem. Make sure both your account (or Everyone) and SYSTEM have full access to the iTunes folder and all objects below it.
tt2

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