Remote-access Guide

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by Mrs. Destini Quigley Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Why can't I access my Plex server remotely?

Open Plex Web App and make sure you're signed in to your Plex account on the server under Settings > Server > General. Go to Settings > Server > Remote Access. If needed, toggle the Show Advanced button to ensure the appropriate options are visible. Enable the Manually specify public port checkbox.

Does Plex require a static IP address?

You stated, that you can only access the Plex system from the Wi-Fi network in the office. Without Static IPs, you can't access it unless you change the Plex servers Wi-Fi network to the BGW, since it is on the TPLink mesh network.

How do I access Plex without port forwarding?

Click on the “CIDR Address” box, choose a Label name for the Resource, enter the private IP address of Plex (it's listed under Plex Settings > Remote Access and is likely 10. x.x.x or 192.168. x.x ), choose 32400 for the Port Restriction, and click “Add Resource”. Congrats!

Does Plex require UPnP?

Plex Media Server generally works, by the magic of UPnP, right out of the box.

What IP addresses does Plex use?

NAS Devices Type http://[Plex Media Server IP Address]:32400/web (e.g. http://192.168.1.25:32400/web) The browser will connect to the Plex Media Server and load Plex Web App.

How do I enable remote access on Plex?

Enable access to your Plex Media Server from outside your local network so that you can reach it when away from home or for sharing content with family or close, personal friends. You can do this under Settings > Server > Remote Access in Plex Web App.

Does Plex use TCP or UDP?

The most important port to make sure your firewall allows is the main TCP port the Plex Media Server uses for communication: TCP: 32400 (access to the Plex Media Server) [required]

How secure is Plex remote?

Plex has teamed up with Let's Encrypt to provide our users with high-quality secure certificates for your media servers, at no cost to you. There's no need to set up VPNs and no need to create and install your own certs. You can safely and securely connect to your media no matter where you are.

What is Plex relay?

What is Relay? In a nutshell, if your app isn't able to make a direct connection to your Plex Media Server when you're away from home, we can act as sort of a middle man and “relay” the stream from your server to your app.

Should I enable DLNA on Plex?

DLNA server timeline reporting Allow playback via DLNA to report timeline activity. This means that the Plex Media Server will track the current progress through the item. This should typically be enabled.

How do I assign a static IP address to my computer?

How to Set a Static IP AddressAccess the Control Panel. In the Windows search bar, type in “ncpa. ... Select the Network Adapter. ... Select Properties. ... Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ... Manually enter IP address and subnet mask. ... Save Settings. ... Revert Back to DHCP.

How do I share my Plex server with friends?

Enter the username or email address of the person you want to share your library with, and click on the user when it pops up. In the next window, choose which libraries you share with others. To share all of them, select your server and click Save. Or select only the libraries you want to share, then click Save.

What is myPlex?

The Plex cloud services – we've called them myPlex – are designed to do three things to help make your lives easier: 1) An incredibly easy way for you to access your media remotely. One of the most common support questions we get involves connecting a mobile device to media stored at home.

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