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run sudo dpkg -i plexmediaserver_1.-79e214ead_b (replacing the last filename with the name of the package you downloaded).

Related Page: Enable repository updating for supported Linux server distributions Ubuntu Once installation is complete, you can also choose to enable updating via repository. To setup Plex Media Server from the server computer, launch the Open Plex… from the “ >” icon in your Mac’s menubar.īelow, you’ll find information on installing Plex Media Server for our supported Linux distributions.

Launch the Plex Media Server from the Applications folder.

Drag the Plex Media Server app to the Applications folder.

The Plex Media Server will launch and display an icon to the System Tray (bottom right of the screen) To setup the Plex Media Server, choose Open Plex… from the Plex icon in the system tray. If you don’t select this, launch the Server from the Start button

At the final screen, click the Launch button.

If you’re running on an unusual filesystem (such as a drive pool or similar), then you should check for support. For the vast majority of users, this isn’t an issue. Note: You’ll need to be sure to run your Plex Media Server on a filesystem that allows symlinks/hardlinks. For NAS devices, you should follow the manufacturer’s add-on installation procedure. Installation is always via an installation package and follows the platform’s usual installation method. The server is available for many different platforms. Related Page: Player Apps and Platforms Server Installation

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Connected Devices: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Smart TVs, game consoles, and more.

Windows/macOS Desktop PCs: Plex for Windows, Plex for macOS, or Plex Media Player (primarily intended for HTPC usage).

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The server includes the browser-based Plex Web App, but you’ll probably want to download an app for other devices. While you’re on the Downloads page, you may wish to download a player app as well. Related Page: NAS Devices Get a Plex (Player) App There are many platforms available:įrom the Downloads page, choose the platform or device you need, and download the installer.

#INSTALL PLEX MEDIA SERVER UBUNTU 16.04 FOR FREE#

The Plex Media Server can be downloaded for free from the Plex Downloads page.

Instead, you use the Plex Web App to manage your server.

When you run the server on your computer, NAS, or other device, you won’t see a window open with a “server UI” or similar. Tip!: It’s important to understand that Plex Media Server does not have its own graphical user interface. Make sure you have show folders that contain season folders that contain the episodes

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For TV shows, the folder structure can be very important.

TV Show episodes are stored in their own folder as follows:Į.g., /TV Shows/Dexter/Season 01/Dexter s01e01.mp4.

TV Show episodes are named with the season and episode:.

Movies are gathered together in a “Movies” type folder, TV Shows in a “TV Shows” type folder, etc.

You may already be naming and organizing your media files in a way suitable for Plex. If not, you may notice content isn’t recognized, is mis-matched, or not found at all. The last thing you want is attention.Before you begin installing Plex Media Server, it’s strongly recommended that you check that your media collection has been named and organized in a way that Plex will understand. It is nice and convenient, but attracts attention. But the TV aspect is interesting.Įdit 4 - personally I would avoid any sort of we site or anything.

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I've never trusted CP auto retrieve a movie since distros vary so much. I haven't personally vetted the login pages for all these tools, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them pretty easy to pop.Įdit 3 - I think the PlexRequests proper link is. The benefit of obscuring the port may be lost by complexity down the line.Įdit 2 - added perk is that if you have no external access, save for VPN or restricted IPs, you can bypass the login requirements. This is just based on my experience in infosec. Personally I wouldn't expose any port externally except for the required Plex port. The better options truly depend on your permitted device or controls.

It's adding obscurity, but if you have SSH available externally on any port, it'll get picked up by any scanner. Also, eases on having to partition IP space for static vs non-static.Įdit - changing the SSH port isn't really adding much security.

It prevents accidental conflicts or having to make everything static. One suggestion - it's not through Linux, but do a DHCP reservation from the DHCP device.