{"id":9783,"date":"2019-03-20T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/?p=9783"},"modified":"2026-04-02T05:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:53:07","slug":"plex-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/plex-complete-guide","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Setting Up Plex Media Server in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #2A70E0;\"><a data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\"><strong>T\u00e0i li\u1ec7u th\u01b0\u1edfng: GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% + Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc t\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up a Plex Media Server in 2026 is easier than ever, but only if you know what you&#8217;re doing.<br>I\u2019ve been running my own Plex server for years now, both locally and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seedboxes<\/a>, and I know how confusing it can get the first time around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re building a Plex server at home or using a VPS or seedbox, this step-by-step Plex guide will show you everything you need to know. You\u2019ll learn what hardware you need, how to install and configure Plex, how to avoid common problems like subtitle bugs or playback errors, and how to make Plex more powerful with automation tools and plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server-1024x532.png\" alt=\"how to set up plex media server\" class=\"wp-image-24418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/set-up-plex-media-server.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tuy\u00ean b\u1ed1 mi\u1ec5n tr\u1eeb tr\u00e1ch nhi\u1ec7m: <\/strong>T\u00e0i li\u1ec7u n\u00e0y \u0111\u00e3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n nghi\u00eam ng\u1eb7t cho m\u1ee5c \u0111\u00edch th\u00f4ng tin. N\u00f3 kh\u00f4ng c\u1ea5u th\u00e0nh s\u1ef1 ch\u1ee9ng th\u1ef1c cho b\u1ea5t k\u1ef3 ho\u1ea1t \u0111\u1ed9ng n\u00e0o (bao g\u1ed3m c\u1ea3 c\u00e1c ho\u1ea1t \u0111\u1ed9ng b\u1ea5t h\u1ee3p ph\u00e1p), s\u1ea3n ph\u1ea9m ho\u1eb7c d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5. B\u1ea1n ho\u00e0n to\u00e0n ch\u1ecbu tr\u00e1ch nhi\u1ec7m tu\u00e2n th\u1ee7 lu\u1eadt hi\u1ec7n h\u00e0nh, bao g\u1ed3m lu\u1eadt s\u1edf h\u1eefu tr\u00ed tu\u1ec7, khi s\u1eed d\u1ee5ng d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i ho\u1eb7c d\u1ef1a v\u00e0o b\u1ea5t k\u1ef3 th\u00f4ng tin n\u00e0o \u1edf \u0111\u00e2y. Ch\u00fang t\u00f4i kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ea5p nh\u1eadn b\u1ea5t k\u1ef3 tr\u00e1ch nhi\u1ec7m ph\u00e1p l\u00fd n\u00e0o \u0111\u1ed1i v\u1edbi thi\u1ec7t h\u1ea1i ph\u00e1t sinh t\u1eeb vi\u1ec7c s\u1eed d\u1ee5ng c\u00e1c d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 ho\u1eb7c th\u00f4ng tin c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i \u1edf \u0111\u00e2y d\u01b0\u1edbi b\u1ea5t k\u1ef3 h\u00ecnh th\u1ee9c n\u00e0o, tr\u1eeb khi lu\u1eadt ph\u00e1p y\u00eau c\u1ea7u r\u00f5 r\u00e0ng.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u1ee5c l\u1ee5c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#2026\">Plex Remote Streaming Changes (2026 Update)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#01\">Before you Begin<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Plex, and how does it work?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Build a Plex Server in 2026 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#02\">Plex Media Server Requirements.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Operating Systems Requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware Requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex Bandwidth and Data Usage. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#03\">Starting with the Plex Media Server.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing your media collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting Plex Media Server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singing up to Plex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloading Plex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Plex with a Seedbox.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing and opening Plex Media Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Open Plex Media Server?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating Plex.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#04\">Configuring Plex.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Give it a name and add your media libraries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure a server with an old account (or old server with a new account).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a media library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing a library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing media playbacks with Plex Clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up Remote Access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server sharing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#05\">Adding and Managing Subtitles.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Configuring Plex subtitles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting Subtitles.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#06\">Plex Plugins.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>How to install Plex plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s install a Plex plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex plugins not working?&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#07\">Optimizing Streaming and Alternatives.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Streaming with Plex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-transcoding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Play and Direct Stream. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#08\">The Best Way to Run Plex Remotely in 2026 (Using a Seedbox)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>VPS Seedbox.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting With a Seedbox Server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading Media to Plex Server Via a Seedbox. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#09\">Optimizing and Automating Plex.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting up monitoring and metrics with Tautulli.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically Track Your Watching Media With Trakt.tv.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scanning and downloading new content with Raddarr and Sonarr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-download media with RSS Feeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-download media with RSS Feeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File Syncing with Resilio Sync.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing Plex with Plex WebTools. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#010\">Fixing Plex.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Plex Server is Unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playback Errors and Content Unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversion failed. The transcoder crashed or failed to start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex Server settings are unavailable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Plex Server FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#011\">L\u1eddi K\u1ebft<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2026\">Plex Remote Streaming Changes (2026 Update)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Important update (rolling out in 2026):<\/strong><br>Plex has introduced new requirements for remote streaming outside your home network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting March 23, 2026, remote streaming on devices like Smart TVs, Android TV, PlayStation, and Xbox may require a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stream remotely, one of the following is required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plex Pass (server owner) &#8211; all users on that server can stream remotely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote Watch Pass (individual user) &#8211; allows only your account to stream remotely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that streaming from a seedbox to Android TV or Smart TVs may no longer be free in many cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>L\u01b0u \u00fd:<\/em><\/strong> These changes are rolling out gradually, so not all users are affected immediately. Your setup may still work without a subscription &#8211; but this will change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"01\">1. Before you Begin with Plex Media Server.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. What is Plex, and how does it work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex is a client\/server media player system. It allows you to organize your media collection, stream it, and play it from any device. So if you have a large selection of movies and want access from anywhere, then you might need a Plex Media Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.a0jdwpw82oqq\">How does Plex Server work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex uses three main elements to function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plex Media Server (or PMS) <\/strong>is the engine behind Plex. It can track, organize and allow you to see your media files. It is the software application that allows you to store and stream your personal media content, including movies, TV shows, music, and photos, across all your devices. With Plex, you can see your media library from anywhere in the world, on any device (client) with internet connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plex client:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is installed on the playing device. It connects to the Plex Media Server to see what media files are available, displays a menu, and streams content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plex Central Server:&nbsp;<\/strong>Stores and maintains your Plex account. Plex Central Server can allow you to have remote client access to your media anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To start with your Plex Media Server project, you will have to install and configure the Plex Media Server, which at the same time can be used for testing the media, before you test with clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"The Plex Media Server and clients. \" class=\"wp-image-12167\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-10-300x204.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also worth mentioning that there are some Plex Media Server alternative services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/guide-to-kodi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kodi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/emby.media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emby<\/a>ho\u1eb7c <a href=\"https:\/\/jellyfin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jellyfin<\/a>. These alternatives provide similar yet different streaming services worth checking out. Check the following post, for an in-depth comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/jellyfin-vs-plex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jellyfin vs Plex<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. How to Build a Plex Server in 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To run the Plex Server from home, you will need a computer or storage device (i.e., NAS) to run the service and store all your media files. Before buying a new server with the most powerful processor on the market or setting up Plex with minimum requirements, begin by considering your requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing what you will be doing with Plex, what you actually have (and what you will buy&#8230;), lets you figure out the power you will be needing. When setting PMS, it helps to ask a few questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How many users will be allowed to access your media simultaneously?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of devices or apps will be accessing (Mobile, Roku, Xbox, Home Theater, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you seeing the content remotely or locally?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions can help you clarify your requirements. For example, if you want to share your Plex Media Server with a couple of remote users, you might have the server always up and running. This will guarantee that everybody can access all your media files anytime and anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"02\">2. Plex Media Server Requirements.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good options to install the Plex Server software are NAS (Network Attached Storage), a desktop, or a standalone server. While not one is better than the other, their CPU, GPU, and storage make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Operating Systems Requirements.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Plex Media&#8217;s official site, Plex Media Server is compatible with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OSX \/ macOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NVIDIA SHIELD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Netgear Nighthawk X10 router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular NAS devices like Drobo, Netgear, and Synology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within those Operating Systems, Plex Media Server supports a wide range of different versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>OS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Supported versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Windows <\/strong><\/td><td>32-bit: Windows 7 SP1 or newer \/ Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or newer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>64-bit: Windows 8 or newer \/ Windows Server 2012 or newer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Windows 8.1 \/ Windows Server 2012 R2 (with update)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Windows 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OSX<\/strong><\/td><td>OS X \/ macOS 10.9 Mavericks or newer. Including Yosemite, El Capitan, and Sierra.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Linux<\/strong><\/td><td>Ubuntu 16.04 or newer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Fedora 27 or newer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>CentOS 7 or newer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Debian 8 or newer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Hardware Requirements.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right hardware might be more important than choosing an OS. Hardware can make all the difference between seamless transcoding to simultaneous devices and being able to store large amounts of media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a minimum, Plex recommends Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) or faster.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the minimum requirements, from &#8216;no transcoding&#8217; to single transcoding of a 4K media file. Bear in mind that if you need to provide content to more Plex devices\/apps (thus multiple transcodes), you&#8217;ll need a more powerful CPU.&nbsp; When it comes to RAM, 2GB of RAM should be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Transcode<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum CPU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No Transcode<\/td><td>Intel \u201cAtom\u201d 1.2GHz<\/td><td>2GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single 720p transcode<\/td><td>Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz<\/td><td>2GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single 1080p transcode<\/td><td>Intel Core i5 3.0GHz<\/td><td>2GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single 2160p (4K) transcode<\/td><td>Intel Core i7 3.2GHz<\/td><td>2GB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve built and tested a few Plex servers in 2026. Here\u2019s what actually works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budget local build<\/strong>: Intel NUC 11 i3, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD. Handles 1-2 1080p streams just fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-range home server<\/strong>: Ryzen 5 5600G, 16GB RAM, 4TB HDD + 512GB SSD. Great for 4K with Quick Sync or NVENC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote seedbox setup<\/strong>: RapidSeedbox Stream plan with Plex pre-installed. Zero local setup, great for automation + remote access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re only streaming at home, go for a mini PC or NUC. For sharing or downloading remotely, a VPS seedbox is a smarter choice. Don\u2019t overspend unless you plan to run multiple transcodes or stream 4K HDR outside your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your computer\u2019s CPU is not powerful enough for transcoding single or multiple files, you and your viewers will suffer from continuous buffering as the client\u2019s app waits for the server to catch up.&nbsp;<strong>\u0110\u1ec3 bi\u1ebft th\u00eam v\u1ec1 ch\u1ee7 \u0111\u1ec1 n\u00e0y, h\u00e3y tham kh\u1ea3o h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i v\u1ec1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/4k-plex-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex 4K stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accelerating your video transcodes with hardware:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, your CPU could be overwhelmed with multiple transcodes. So you will need to bring some help from hardware acceleration. For example, Intel Quick Sync is a hardware core dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gumlet.com\/learn\/what-is-video-encoding\/?utm_source=Rapidseedbox&amp;utm_medium=Rapidseedbox&amp;utm_campaign=Content_Partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video encoding<\/a> and decoding hardware core. QuickSync is neither a CPU nor a GPU. High-performance GPUs, such as GeForce GTX (6GB) or Quadro P2000 (5GB), are also good options for intensive Plex video transcodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Storage.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various storage options when it comes to Plex Media Server, the most common are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A standalone server with HDD or SSD. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A NAS (Network-Attached Storage) as a standalone Plex Media Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A NAS and QuickSync for an optimal experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex Media Server can be installed on a wide range of NAS products, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Netgear<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qnap.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QNAP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synology.com\/en-global\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terra-master.com\/global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TerraMaster<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unraid.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unRAID<\/a>, and many more. If you are using a NAS for storage + transcode, make sure its processor is fast enough for what you are looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServer_44.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"974\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServer_44.png\" alt=\"Plex Media Server download\" class=\"wp-image-14857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServer_44.png 974w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServer_44-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServer_44-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Plex Bandwidth and Data Usage.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of network usage, it is not the same to stream within a local area network as to a remote network (through the Internet). Streaming media content within your network will not cause any data usage and will not hurt your bandwidth. As long as your Wifi router and Plex server (with the internal library) are well configured, they will deliver content to your home devices. But to stream content from your on-premises to a remote device, you\u2019ll need a fast connection. And if the client device is mobile, it will need a lot of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transcoding is what makes it possible.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the Plex Media Server detects the type of device playing the media, it will transcode accordingly. Transcoding is necessary because it makes the server adapt to the client\u2019s network conditions. PMS detects the client\u2019s device, screen resolution, and bandwidth and transcodes the media on the fly. The client will also need to adapt their quality by lowering the bitrate to match the bandwidth speed available. <strong>\u0110\u1ec3 bi\u1ebft th\u00eam v\u1ec1 vi\u1ec7c chuy\u1ec3n m\u00e3 tr\u00ean Plex, h\u00e3y tham kh\u1ea3o h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i v\u1ec1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/4k-plex-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex 4K stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plex bandwidth requirements? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no specific bandwidth requirement, but keep in mind the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Data usage and bandwidth will depend on the quality of the stream (bitrate and resolution). DirectPlaying 4K will spend more data and bandwidth than transcoding to and playing 480p resolution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful streaming from a home server will depend on its Internet upload speed and on the client\u2019s download rate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you played a 30-minute video with a Full HD (or 1080p resolution and 3774 kbps bitrate), it could take about 829 MB of data usage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>3774 * 60 = 226,440 (kilobits\/minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>226,440 * 30 = 6,793,200 (kilobits\/30 minutes)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6,793,200\/8 = 849,150 (kilobytes\/30 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>849,150\/1024 = 829(MB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following table for reference: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-297.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"339\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-297.png\" alt=\"Plex media resolution and bitrate\" class=\"wp-image-21332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-297.png 339w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-297-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-297-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"03\">3. Starting with the Plex Media Server.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b0f2b6\"><strong>Want the ultimate Plex experience?<br><br>Beef up your media streaming experience with RapidSeedbox&#8217;s high-performance seedboxes. Enjoy smooth, high-speed streaming and seamless access to your media library. Our reliable support backs all of this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" style=\"background-color:#22c55e\"><strong>Get RapidSeedbox now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Preparing your media collection.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Plex is installed, it will automatically find and match whatever content you have selected. So, to make things easier for Plex and improve your user experience, it is important to organize your media files in a clean folder structure and name them properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Centralize all your files into one device and under one main folder, for example, \u201c\/Media Content.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the main file formats separated. Movie files together in one main folder \u201c\/Movies,\u201d music files together in another main folder \u201c\/Music\u201d, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex naming convention is also quite important. There is no right Plex naming convention, but generally, movies use a (year), so that you can organize chronologically. TV shows use the s01e01 convention, where s (series) and e (episode).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An example is shown below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Preparing your media content for Plex Media Server. \" class=\"wp-image-11849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-11.png 576w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-11-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Getting Plex Media Server.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start up with Plex, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/es\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/media-server-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Plex<\/a>, and choose whether to stay with a free account or get a Plex Pass (Premium features).&nbsp;<strong>The former Free Plex is now a bundle of products, &#8220;Plex for All,&#8221; and the former Plex Premium is now Plex for Pros.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_022.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"967\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_022.png\" alt=\"Plex Media Server pricing\" class=\"wp-image-14860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_022.png 967w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_022-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_022-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ng\u00e0y nay, Plex cung c\u1ea5p m\u1ed9t b\u1ed9 t\u00ednh n\u0103ng m\u1edbi; m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 t\u00ednh n\u0103ng ph\u1ed5 bi\u1ebfn nh\u1ea5t bao g\u1ed3m: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discover: <\/strong>A feature that allows you to explore the latest and most sought-after media from the entire entertainment universe. Whether it&#8217;s media already on your Plex Media Server, can be located on a &#8216;third-party&#8217; streaming platform, or can be rented or purchased. Search for a specific item and discover where it&#8217;s accessible to watch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dolby Atmos support<\/strong>: With this Plex Media Server feature, you can enjoy a more realistic and lifelike sound experience while watching movies or TV shows that support Dolby Atmos. Plex can now pass through Dolby Atmos audio to a compatible device, and it can also transcode and deliver Dolby Atmos audio in a way that is compatible with a wider range of devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Plex vs paid Plex?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic functionality of Plex is 100% free. This includes media playback from your own Plex media server, Movies &amp; TV free streaming service, Plex live TV, podcasts, and some web shows. Keep in mind that if you want to add more devices (clients) to connect to your PMS with the Plex free version, you\u2019ll need to pay an additional $5 for every device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But if you would like to get more value from Plex, you can get different services such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plex Pass: <\/strong>Buying premium (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/plex-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex Pass<\/a>) will extend and improve your service with added features. It includes a long list of additional features for media masters, TV, movies, and audio. <strong>Plex Pass is popular because it lets you unlock the playback limitations of mobile devices. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"443\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14861\" alt=\"Plex Media Server pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_023-1.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_023-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_023-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv2_023-1-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a Plex Pass for $4.99 (per month), $39.99 (per year), or $119.99 (Lifetime pass).&nbsp;However, on April 29th, Plex will increase its pricing to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2003<strong>Monthly:<\/strong>&nbsp;$6.99<br>\u2003<strong>Yearly:<\/strong>&nbsp;$69.99<br>\u2003<strong>Lifetime:<\/strong>&nbsp;$249.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_023-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_023-1.png\" alt=\"Plex Media Server pricing\" class=\"wp-image-14862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_023-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_023-1-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_023-1-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Signing up for Plex.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Create an account and sign in to Plex. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plex.tv<\/a>\u201d and \u201cSign Up\u201d to create your new account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-15.jpeg\" alt=\"Signing up to Plex.\" class=\"wp-image-12158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-15.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-15-300x138.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creating an account with Plex is free. <\/strong>And you can use Google, Facebook, and Apple to create a new account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tip. <\/em><\/strong><em>If possible, create a brand new account and do not use third-party services to access Plex. Paying your subscription via Google or Apple stores will leave you out of some of the amazing seasonal Plex offers and discounts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-16-1024x577-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Creating a free account for Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-16-1024x577-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-16-1024x577-1-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Downloading Plex.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Whether you want to download Plex Media Server for a Computer, NAS, or Docker, ora  website will detect your OS and make the latest stable version available.&nbsp;If your OS is not automatically detected, click on the drop-down menu and find your platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_024-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_024-1.png\" alt=\"Plex Media Server download\" class=\"wp-image-14863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_024-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_024-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PlexMediaServerv3_024-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E. Installing and Opening Plex Media Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing the Plex Media Server (PMS) software, give full administrator permission to the Plex Server installer.&nbsp;For Windows and macOS, the installation is self-intuitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download Plex (the installer as .exe or .zip file).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run it or unzip it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on install.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the guidelines for the setup.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linux.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, Plex is supported on a variety of Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, and CentOS. To set up Plex, download the right package and install it with superuser\/admin privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Ubuntu:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download the .deb package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>run sudo dpkg -i (name of .deb package)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Fedora\/CentOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download the .rpm package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>run sudo yum install (name of rpm package)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Linux Distribution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Command to execute<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>User Interface<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ubuntu<\/td><td>.deb package<\/td><td>run sudo dpkg -i plexmediaserver_(replace with version number).deb<\/td><td>http:\/\/127.0.0.1:32400\/web<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fedora\/CentoOS<\/td><td>.rpm package<\/td><td>run sudo yum install plexmediaserver_(replace with version number).deb<\/td><td>http:\/\/127.0.0.1:32400\/web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to access your media, the user \u201cplex\u201d must have read\/execute permissions. Once you install it, you can enable repository updating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NAS Devices.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up Plex on your NAS, make sure that it is compatible with Plex by checking <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/201373803-nas-compatibility-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this list<\/a>. If you can&#8217;t find the right server package, go to Plex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/media-server-downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloads<\/a> &gt; Plex Media Server &gt; NAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025-1024x422.png\" alt=\"Setting up Plex on NAS\" class=\"wp-image-14867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025-1024x422.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev3_025.png 1045w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the instructions on how to install the software on the specific NAS manufacturer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great source for troubleshooting NAS installation is Plex forums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed, enter the Plex Media Server by browsing to <strong><em>http:\/\/local.nas.ip.address:32400\/web<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F. Using Plex with a Seedbox.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u1ed9t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seedbox<\/a> is a purpose-built server designed for torrenting and storage. They are built with the right amount of CPU, bandwidth, and security to torrent successfully and anonymously. Seedboxes also offer automation and streaming features, like Plex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A seedbox and Plex work in a perfect combo: A Seedbox builds your content media library while Plex organizes and streams it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seedboxes like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RapidSeedbox<\/a> come with a pre-installed Plex application, so you don\u2019t really need to install Plex. For more information on how to configure a pre-installed app, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/how-to-configure-plex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0111\u00e2y<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-19.jpeg\" alt=\"Plex Media Server user Interface.\" class=\"wp-image-12144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-19.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-19-300x138.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G. How to Open Plex Media Server?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once the installation is finished, go ahead and \u201cLaunch\u201d the software. This will start the PMS server, but will not open the GUI for its configuration. Plex Web App does not come with its own server GUI, instead, it uses any web browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Plex port is 32400 (remember this number).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you launch the PMS application, it will show in the application\u2019s taskbar. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"413\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-21.png\" alt=\"M\u1edf Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-21.png 413w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-21-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To manage and configure PMS, you\u2019ll need to open the Plex Web App.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open a browser window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <a href=\"https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/desktop<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in with your newly created account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ways to open the Plex WebApp?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open a browser window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truy c\u1eadp trang <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plex.tv<\/a> website and sign in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cLaunch\u201d button at the right corner.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex will redirect you to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/web\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/app.plex.tv\/web\/app#<\/a>\u201d, which is your web app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"857\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Launching Plex Media Server web app.\" class=\"wp-image-11860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-22.png 857w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-22-300x133.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You can manage a Plex server locally without the need for an Internet connection.<\/strong> Open your web browser and type: \u201chttp:\/\/[Local Plex Media Server IP Address]:32400\/web\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Or if you are running the application on the same Plex Media Server. <\/strong>Open your web browser and type: &#8220;http:\/\/localhost:32400\/web&#8221; \u2014 where the Plex port is 32400.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H. Updating Plex.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a first-time user, it is highly recommended to update Plex Media Server to the latest version. Plex updates are necessary in order to avoid bugs, improve performance, and ensure overall security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To update Plex Media Server, go to the status\/activity icon in the top-right corner. The yellow arrow indicates that a new update is available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_026-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"945\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_026-1.png\" alt=\"Plex server update\" class=\"wp-image-14870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_026-1.png 945w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_026-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_026-1-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on \u201cServer Update Available\u201d to download the right software version.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_027.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_027.png\" alt=\"Updating Plex Media Server\" class=\"wp-image-14871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_027.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_027-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_027-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can also check for updates right from the OS applications task bar. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_028.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"451\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_028.png\" alt=\"checking for updates\" class=\"wp-image-14873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_028.png 451w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_028-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_028-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To verify your Plex Media Server is up to date, go to Settings on the top-right corner and find your server on the left-hand menu. You are now up to date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/plex-checking-for-updates.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/plex-checking-for-updates.png\" alt=\"veryfying plex media server\" class=\"wp-image-22308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/plex-checking-for-updates.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/plex-checking-for-updates-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/plex-checking-for-updates-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex updates are critical. If your Plex Media Server is not up to date, don\u2019t configure it until you update it. Plex has suffered from significant software bugs, vulnerabilities, and data breaches; keeping your software up to date minimizes the chances of being a victim of such risks and vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"04\">4. Configuring Plex Media Server.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have installed, launched, and opened Plex, let&#8217;s configure it. You can change configurations like media organization and structure, give it a personalized name, and choose whether to allow remote access to your media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the first time you&#8217;re installing Plex Media Server, you should see the \u201cServer Setup\u201d configuration wizard. This initial setup will allow you to easily configure the Server\u2019s name and designate the right media library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We will use Windows Plex for the following step-by-step configuration guide.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Give it a name and add your media libraries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure a server with an old account (or an old server with a new account).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a media library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing a library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing media playbacks with Plex Clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up Remote Access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Give it a name and add your media libraries.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your media is organized correctly into folder structures, it is time to allow Plex to start building your media library. Help it by specifying your media folders with the \u201cADD LIBRARY\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>What\u2019s a Plex media library?<\/strong> A library is a group of media files that relate to each other. With Plex, you can define your own libraries or use the templates, for example, a music or movies library. Plex allows you to have any amount and variety of libraries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add your media collection during the initial installation and customize it later on. So, as long as you give your server a name, don\u2019t worry if you skipped the \u201cadd library\u201d part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"606\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Adding a library in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-26.png 606w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-26-249x300.png 249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Plex Media Server will automatically scan all the media within the folder structure that you specified. The scanner matches items with their name and then proceeds to download their metadata.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Plex finishes scanning all your media, Plex uses a series of \u201cMetadata Agents\u201d to download metadata, including cover art, movie poster, plot summary, cast info, reviews, and more. This metadata is gathered from online resources such as The Movie Database and downloaded to your local storage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plex finishes this process by creating a cool Netflix-like dashboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Configuring a server with an old account (or an old server with a new account).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you previously had Plex Media Server installed on your computer (with a different account), the old account will still be associated with the previously installed server, due to registry records. You will likely be locked out of the Plex server\u2019s configuration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to know, for troubleshooting these kinds of issues:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your account is NOT linked to the Plex Media Server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you change your account, your Plex Media Server information will still be available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any new account can claim an existing Plex Media Server on a network.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plex Web app is not the same as Plex Media Server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosis.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go to \u201c+ Your Media\u201d on the left-hand menu, you won\u2019t be able to find the server\u2019s configuration, because the computer\u2019s registry still has the old server information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"758\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-28.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server account and server.\" class=\"wp-image-12147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-28.jpeg 758w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-28-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, you\u2019ll need to remove the old account\u2019s information from the registry. To uninstall and remove Plex Media Server, follow the instructions from <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/201941078-uninstall-plex-media-server\/\">Plex support.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are likely to see the old server, waiting to be claimed, with a message like: <em>\u201cMediaServer\u201d server is unclaimed and not secure<\/em>. If you claim the server, it will be associated with your account. So, if you want to continue using this server (which shouldn\u2019t be necessarily bound to a specific account), click on \u201cCLAIM IT NOW\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-29-1024x456.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server account and server. Claiming a server.\" class=\"wp-image-12169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-29-1024x456.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-29-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-29.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you log in with your new account, you\u2019ll see all Plex features plus \u201cyour server.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Add a media library.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you couldn\u2019t add a library in the initial step, you can still do it by making sure the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have the Plex Media Server up and running.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you&#8217;re logged in. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And ensure a Plex Media Server is linked or claimed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now, to add a Plex library.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the right-hand menu and hover your mouse to display the ( + ) icon (Add library).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"849\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-30.jpeg\" alt=\"Adding a library to Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-30.jpeg 849w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-30-300x219.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Specify your media folders with the \u201cADD LIBRARY\u201d button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can add different types of media, including movies, TV shows, music, photos, and other videos. Bear in mind that with a pro version, you can also add games. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_030-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_030-1.png\" alt=\"Plex Media Server add library\" class=\"wp-image-14875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_030-1.png 870w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_030-1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_030-1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Managing libraries.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also add new libraries or manage them by going to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Settings on the top right-hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage &gt; Libraries at the bottom of the right-hand menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201cLibraries\u201d menu, click on Add Library. From this same menu, you can also merge recently added items or scan for new library files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-33-1024x484.jpeg\" alt=\"Managing a library in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-33-1024x484.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-33-300x142.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-33.jpeg 1347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To add media to the library, you have three options: Select Type, Add Folders, and Advanced. Select the library type (movies, music, games, etc), give it a name, and add it to Plex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"839\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-34.png\" alt=\"Managing a library in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-34.png 839w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-34-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex will start gathering information from its metadata to make your content visually stunning. You can see the current activity via the \u201cActivity monitor\u201d on the top left bar. Check this source to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/add-plex-libraries-synchronize-seedbox-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to add libraries and synchronize with a Seedbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"559\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-35-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Managing a library in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-35-1.jpeg 559w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-35-1-300x294.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E. Testing media playbacks with Plex Clients.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex can be viewed on any device that can open the \u201cplex.tv\u201d website through its web browser. But there is also specific client software for particular devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The supported <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/203082707-supported-plex-companion-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex Companion App<\/a> can be installed on mobiles, voice-commanding systems, TVs, game consoles, and more. Plex is compatible with a large variety of third-party hardware, such as XBox1, Roku Stick, FireTV, Android, iOS, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_031.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"743\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_031.png\" alt=\"Plex apps\" class=\"wp-image-14877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_031.png 743w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_031-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_031-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testing media playbacks:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing and setting up your server, you can test media playbacks right on your local server. If it is working ok, try downloading the client application to a playback device, log in using your account, and just try looking into any media from your Plex media server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bear in mind that to play media on extra devices (other than the Plex Media Server), you will be required to upgrade your Plex.<\/strong> You can pay $5.00\/month for each new device, or pay Plex Pass per year, or the Lifetime pas,s which are much better deals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F. Setting up Remote Access.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of Plex is that you can see your media library anywhere without being tied to where the Plex server is. Additionally, it also allows you to share your Plex media with friends around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To make your local server reachable anywhere, enable \u201cRemote Access\u201d.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To enable the \u201cRemote Access\u201d:<\/strong> Go to Settings &gt; Remote Access. If this property is properly configured, you can connect to your Plex Media Server anywhere you are, just by going to \u201cplex.tv\u201d and logging in to your account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your Plex media server is not reachable outside your local network and you see the following message, \u201cPlex is not accessible from the outside world,\u201d you can open the advanced settings. \u201cShow advanced\u201d and go below where it says \u201cmanually specify a public port\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-37-1-1024x518.jpeg\" alt=\"Setting up remote access in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-37-1-1024x518.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-37-1-300x152.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-37-1.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting remote access connection.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex configures and makes sure that your local server can be accessed remotely. But Plex can\u2019t do anything to change the configuration on your router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common problems for new Plex users is the \u201cUnavailable Remote Access connection\u201d error. If you are getting the \u201cNot available outside your network\u201d message, even if you manually specified a port, there are many settings outside of Plex that you will need to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-38.jpeg\" alt=\"Fixing the remote access in Plex Media Server. \" class=\"wp-image-12149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-38.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-38-300x141.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If remote access is not workin<\/strong>g:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check whether your connection is going out to the Internet through a VPN or proxy. <\/strong>Disable VPN or proxy, and then try connecting again.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You might need to forward the port in your router.<\/strong> For this one, you\u2019ll need to log into your router (usually something like 192.168.0.1) and find the port forwarding features. For example, in my router, there is a sub-menu called \u201cForwarding\u201d. Add a new port forward &gt; Service Port (Plex uses port 32400) and your IP address. This ensures that the gateway will forward the incoming connections to port 32400 to the IP address 192.168.0.8 (which is my Plex Server).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"968\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-39.png\" alt=\"Fixing the remote access in Plex Media Server. Accessing your router.\" class=\"wp-image-11877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-39.png 968w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-39-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo by TPLink<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable UPnP:<\/strong> Use UPnP as an alternative to port forwarding. Log in to your router and enable any of these services. In February 2021, Plex had a bug when using UPnP to open access to TCP on the Plex port 32400. <strong>If you intend to use UPnP, update your Plex to the latest version first!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G. Plex Media Server Sharing.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature allows other users with Plex accounts to connect to your Plex Media Server and see your content. Remember, if your friends watch content from a mobile device, they will have to pay the one-time payment of $5 for streaming live video from your server to their mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To share media with your friends outside your local network, make sure \u201cRemote Access\u201d is enabled and working (if not, go back to the previous section), and then send them an \u201cInvitation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sending an invitation:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, make sure that your server is signed in to Plex with your account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Users &amp; Sharing &gt; Add a Friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-40-1-1024x436.jpeg\" alt=\"Sending an invitation for Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-40-1-1024x436.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-40-1-300x128.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-40-1.jpeg 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Next, you will need to specify your friend\u2019s username or email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"920\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-41.png\" alt=\"Adding a friend to your Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-41.png 920w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-41-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does it look from your friend\u2019s perspective?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accepting an invitation.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you received an invitation from a friend, ensure to accept it by going to Plex Server &gt; Settings &gt; Family &amp; Friends &gt; Sharing. Accept the invitation by clicking the green check mark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also see these notifications from the Activity icon located in the main dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-42.png\" alt=\"Accepting an invitation to your friend's Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-42.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-42-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"05\">5. Adding and Managing Plex Media Server Subtitles.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of subtitles: local (embedded) or external (.SRT). Subtitles might be embedded in your media (media that comes with subtitles) and will play along with the movie seamlessly without any synchronization issues. But if there are no subtitles available, you\u2019ll need to either create them or download them from an online subtitles database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, for these external sources, you would need to manually go and search for the right subtitle in your preferred language. But fortunately, Plex does this for you. <strong>Plex uses scraping agents, or &#8220;robots\u201d to automatically log in to this database (OpenSubtitles.org) and download the right subtitle in the preferred language for you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Configuring Plex subtitles.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Plex will not use any existing subtitles or download new ones, unless subtitles are embedded in them. If you want to include Plex subtitles in your movies and TV shows, you\u2019ll need to configure this functionality first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box \u201cAutomatically select audio and subtitle tracks\u201d to ensure that Plex attempts to display a subtitle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201cLanguages\u201d menu, you\u2019ll be able to define your preferred Plex subtitle language and whether they are always enabled (vs manually selected).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-43.jpeg\" alt=\"Configuring subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-43.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-43-300x146.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding subtitles, make sure to select the correct subtitle mode and language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plex Subtitle mode<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether a subtitle is added automatically when watching media. You can toggle subtitles on and off from the video player, or you can set \u201cAlways enabled\u201d to have them always on (with the preferred subtitle language).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"644\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-44.png\" alt=\"Configuring subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-44.png 644w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-44-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plex Media Player is compatible with the following subtitle formats: .srt, .smi, .ssa or .ass, or .vtt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save your subtitle file in the same folder as the applicable media.<\/strong> V\u00ed d\u1ee5:\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the specific folder where a movie is stored, let say \u201c<em>E:\\Movies\\Dragons\\<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename your subtitle in the right format using the same media name, for example, Dragons.en.srt (where \u201cen\u201d is the language code for English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan your Library Files. <\/strong>Plex should find the movie subtitles you saved in the movie file and have them available for you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plex Subtitle Automatic Download Mode.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Downloading every single subtitle file for the media that comes without subtitles and saving them into a folder can be a tedious and long process. So, instead, you can configure Plex\u2019s \u201csubtitle agent\u201d to go to the third-party online databases (usually OpenSubtitles.org) and look for the right file on the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Configure the Plex subtitles agent:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Settings &gt; Agents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the horizontally deployed tabs, navigate towards Movies or Films. Or do this for shows, if you are configuring your subtitles for shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, on the bottom, there are three other options for agents: Personal Media, Plex Movie (Legacy), or The Movie Database.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPlex Movie\u201d or Plex Movie (Legacy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Locate OpenSubtitles.org and make sure its checkbox is ticked.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can place it on top of the list (if you want this to override your local SRT file) or on the second if you want to give your subtitle files a priority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-45.png\" alt=\"Configuring subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-45.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-45-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now you\u2019ll need to configure the agent\u2019s functions: the access and the preferred language when the agent is logged to the online database.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the \u201cOpenSubtitles.org &#8216; agent is selected, click on the gear icon next to it and configure it. Here, you\u2019ll be able to give your credentials so that the Plex agent can log into OpenSubtitles.org. Additionally, you can prioritize your languages so that Plex agents can download the correct file for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"918\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-46.png\" alt=\"Configuring subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-46.png 918w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-46-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refresh all metadata.<\/strong> Finally, refresh the library\u2019s metadata to reflect the changes. By going to your library menu on the left pane, click the \u201cRefresh all Metadata\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Troubleshooting Subtitles.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to subtitles, one of the most infamous problems is that the <strong>&#8220;Plex subtitles are out of sync.&#8221;<\/strong> This problem usually happens because the external subtitle file does not match the right timing of the movie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some media players are known to be either incompatible with showing subtitles, while others show subtitles out of sync. If you are using a device like Apple TV, Android, or Xbox One to watch your media, it is <strong>recommended to first update your software.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can adjust the timing offset of a text-based subtitle file like .SRT. But if a movie comes with embedded subtitles (or image-based subtitles), there is nothing Plex can do to offset these subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do when Plex subtitles are out of sync?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>During playback, open the \u201cPlayback Settings\u201d on the bottom right-hand and select \u201cSubtitle Offset\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add or remove the offset to match the audio and subtitle. This setting can be changed in -50 or +50 millisecond increments. For example, if the subtitles are ahead of the voice, increase the subtitles offset until the voice is matched with the subtitles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"918\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-48.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-48.png 918w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-48-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The reset to zero, click on \u201cReset\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-49.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-49.png 525w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-49-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if Plex subtitles are not working?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Plex subtitles are not showing up, you can try any of the following troubleshooting steps, but first, go back and make sure that you configured the subtitles and language correctly. Bear in mind that if Plex subtitles are not working, the problem can also be outside Plex\u2019s settings, for instance:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plex can\u2019t play certain uncommon subtitle files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Plex Media Server may have some difficulty transcoding (for example, from HEVC to X.264), so subtitles won&#8217;t play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you select a rare dialect instead of a common language such as English or Spanish, it is likely that subtitles will be hard to find.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the agents.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Settings &gt; Agents. Make sure that the correct agent is checked. Check \u201cLocal Media Assets\u201d and \u201cOpenSubtitles.org\u201d. Make sure to prioritize Local Media Assets at the top of the list. Remember to give the subtitle file the right name and put it in the same folder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also make sure you are connected to the Internet so that the agent can fetch subtitles from OpenSubtitles.org. Check the credentials configuration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-scan your media and restart the server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the languages.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Settings &gt;Languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language mismatch: Make sure \u201cSubtitle mode\u201d is always enabled. Bear in mind that if you select an uncommon language, it is likely that Plex is not finding the right subtitle in the database. Another case, for example, if you have the SRT file in French but the preferred language is set to English, Plex won\u2019t enable subtitles automatically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-scan your media and restart the server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the player.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Go to the Plex Playback and open Playback settings. If you see the subtitles as (SRT external) it means that the subtitles are there and you might only need to adjust the color and position. If you don\u2019t see any subtitles available, go back to check the agents and language options.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"596\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-50.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting subtitles in Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-50.png 596w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-50-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"06\">6. Plex Media Server Plugins.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Plex Plugins? <\/strong>Plex plugins add extra capabilities and functionalities that Plex natively does not support. Plugins can configure your Plex for added streaming services, skins, TV channels, dashboards, etc. There used to be official Plex plugins that users seem to love, but Plex completely removed the official Plugin directory and its support. Today, the Plex service, by itself, does not offer any official or unofficial Plex plugins from the console. But still, Plex continues to support the manual installations of plugins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still hundreds of available \u201cunofficial\u201d third-party Plex plugins. <strong>If you are still looking to continue using Plex for streaming from unofficial sources or using other cool plugins, there are a couple of plugins that still work with Plex Server.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> More Plex Plugins information:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>For more information on the current top Plex plugins, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.plex.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex Forum<\/a><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-51-1024x550-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-12150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-51-1024x550-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-51-1024x550-1-300x161.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. How to install plex plugins.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Plugin\u2019s installation instructions and software are usually found on the Plex forum and the code is usually available via GitHub. Plugins are contained within a directory with the name extension: \u201c.bundle\u201d. To install these plug-in bundles, you\u2019ll need to get the link for the bundle software repository. Some plugins offer an installation package, while others must be installed manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download the software.<\/strong> Go to the link described on the plugin site and follow the instructions attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Plugins folder on the Plex Media Server and move the package. Unzip the downloaded zip file and copy it into the Plex Media plugins folder. The plugin folder is located in:\n<ul>\n<li>Windows: (%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Plex Media Server\\Plug-ins).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux: $PLEX_HOME\/Library\/Application Support\/Plex Media Server\/Plug-ins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>macOS: ~\/Library\/Application Support\/Plex Media Server\/Plug-ins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check the name and rename if necessary. <\/strong>Once you have unzipped the file or folder and moved it to the Plug-ins folder, you\u2019ll need to update its name. The plugin bundles downloaded from GitHub come with an appended name such as -master, -version number, etc. Remove the additional text (appended after .bundle) so the name of the file or folder finishes with&nbsp; \u201c.bundle.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"968\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-52.png\" alt=\"Installing Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-11890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-52.png 968w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-52-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restart the Plex Media Server<\/strong> to refresh and accept the changes. Open it again and you\u2019ll see your new plugin installed and ready to be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Let\u2019s install a Plex plugin:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step-by-step guide to installing a Plex plugin, we\u2019ll set up the popular unofficial plugin:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/how-to-monitor-plex-with-tautulli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli<\/a>, a Python-based application for monitoring, analytics, and notifications for Plex Media Server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Requirements: <\/strong>Some plugins, such as Tautulli, might need additional software to work depending on your Operating System. For example, Tautilli needs Python with Windows.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the software.<\/strong> For Tautilli, you can get the code package (.ZIP) from its <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Tautulli\/Tautulli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a> repository. Click on \u201cCode\u201d and then \u201cDownload ZIP\u201d. But to install Tautilli offers an installation package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_033-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_033-1.png\" alt=\"Downloading Tautilli\" class=\"wp-image-14881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_033-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_033-1-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_033-1-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/tautulli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tautilli comes with an installation package.<\/strong> Find the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Tautulli\/Tautulli\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software releases<\/a> and download the latest stable version: For macOS, download the .pkg version, and for Windows, look for the .exe file. Linux and its distribution can be downloaded and installed with: sudo snap install tautulli&nbsp; &nbsp;(For Linux, you\u2019ll need to install snapd, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/snapcraft.io\/tautulli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli Snapcraft page<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034-1024x486.png\" alt=\"Tautilli installation package\" class=\"wp-image-14882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plex-Media-Server-guidev2_034.png 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/tautulli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Install Tautilli. <\/strong>Open the installation with admin permissions and click on Continue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open and configure Tautilli. <\/strong>Once installation is finished, you\u2019ll need to configure the plugin. Notice that Tautilli is also a web application (just like Plex) and it uses port 8181. Tautilli will require you to set up authentication, log in with Plex, and customize logging and notifications. Follow the Configuration Wizard.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"903\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-56.png\" alt=\"Installing Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-11894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-56.png 903w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-56-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/tautulli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once done, you can open Tautilli via &#8220;localhost:8181&#8221; or &#8220;127.0.0.1:8181&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1014\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57.png\" alt=\"Installing Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-11895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/tautulli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautulli<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Plex Plugins not working?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Plex plugins are not working, try the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Restart the Plex Media Server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go back to the \u201chow to install Plex plugins\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the right software. Look for the latest stable version of the plugin. Bear in mind that some plugins have dependencies. Tautilli, for example, needs Python.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether you are providing the right username and password (for the plugin and Plex Media Server).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the port. Are you using the right port for the plugin? Tautilli normally uses 8181, and WebTools uses 33400.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If manually installed, check the name of the .bundle within the plugin folder. As mentioned earlier, GitHub packages come with the \u201c-master\u201d name appended; you\u2019ll need to remove that name. For example, when installing the WebTools plugin, leave the Name as: \u201cWebTools.bundle\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"790\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58.png\" alt=\"Fixing Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-11896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58.png 790w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>If you moved the .bundle into the plugins folder correctly, it should show you the plugin in the Plex Media Server &gt; Settings &gt; Manage &gt; Plugins.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-1024x596.jpeg\" alt=\"Fixing Plex plugins\" class=\"wp-image-12151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-1024x596.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59.jpeg 1049w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"07\">7. Streaming with Plex Media Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To deliver an uninterrupted stream of media, the Plex Media Server must be able to adjust the stream to the capabilities of the client. The server identifies the type of client and the bandwidth and adjusts the resolution (transcodes) accordingly. Because playing media on a high-resolution TV is not the same as playing media on a Smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Streaming media can be an overwhelming job for a regular home server. So, how can you make it easier for Plex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Optimizing transcoding configuration. <\/strong>Transcoding is the direct conversion from one encoding to another. It is necessary when a client device does not support a specific media format, storage capacity is insufficient, or bandwidth is limited. Setting the right transcoding parameters in Plex is key for flawless streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offloading the job to lightning-fast VPSs, \u201cVirtual Private Servers\u201d. <\/strong>These servers (cloud or on-premises) usually have a wide bandwidth and powerful resources. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RapidSeedbox<\/a>&#8216;s Stream VPS servers were built with streaming in mind. They have enough CPU cores, RAM, storage, and fast bandwidth to transcode and stream media on the go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Optimizing Streaming and Alternatives.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex Media Server uses the following methods to provide content to a Plex Client. Choosing the right one generally depends on the client\u2019s ability to access Plex media and the server&#8217;s ability to output. The methods are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Transcoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Streams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcoding.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Transcoding reduces the size of the media file, attempting to preserve its final quality. As mentioned before, a rule of owning your own Plex Server is having a high CPU power to transcode files on the go.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changing transcoding settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Plex will transcode files automatically, but you can adjust the transcoder\u2019s job to suit your needs. For example, you can decrease the quality of the resolution to offload some server\u2019s CPU processing, and give your server some room to breathe. Alternatively, you can increase the quality of the output but let your CPU work a bit more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>\u0110\u1ec3 bi\u1ebft th\u00eam v\u1ec1 ch\u1ee7 \u0111\u1ec1 n\u00e0y, h\u00e3y tham kh\u1ea3o h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i v\u1ec1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/4k-plex-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex 4K stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change transcoding values, go to Settings &gt; Settings &gt; Transcoder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-1024x454.jpeg\" alt=\"Streaming video with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-1024x454.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-300x133.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60.jpeg 1322w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic (Transcoder Quality) is set by default. With this option, the server will choose from either of the following options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prefer higher speed encoding<\/strong> \u2013 Faster transcodes but lower resolution quality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prefer higher quality encoding<\/strong> \u2013 Slower transcodes but higher resolution quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make my CPU hurt<\/strong> \u2013 High resource consumption, but the best quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"738\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png\" alt=\"Video transcoding configuration with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png 738w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Another way to enforce a certain resolution?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can predefine a streaming quality by forcing the resolution quality of the local (home streaming) or remote (Internet streaming) player from the Plex Media Server. To do this, go to Settings &gt; Plex Web &gt; Quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Plex&#8217;s features allows you to automatically adjust quality based on the client\u2019s Internet connection speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click on the checkbox \u201cAutomatically Adjust Quality\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-1024x473.jpeg\" alt=\"Video transcoding configuration with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-1024x473.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-300x138.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62.jpeg 1196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, as a Plex Media Player manager, want to have more control over the quality output for Internet-based streaming, you can specify the resolution based on the bandwidth. Bear in mind that if you set the quality too high, the videos might start to buffer continuously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-transcoding.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-transcoding is a manual method for improving your streaming. As the name implies, it is a method where you prepare incompatible or large media files before streaming them. Pre-transcoding can help offload some pressure from the server\u2019s CPU and also save you some storage. <strong>If you know the file formats that your client can play, their screen size, and average bandwidth, then pre-transcoding is a good option<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several tools out there that can help you pre-transcode media files and create optimized versions. For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Plex <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/214079318-Media-Optimizer-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Optimizer<\/a> allows you to specify media, optimize it, and save it as a different version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/guide-to-mastering-handbrake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handbrake<\/a>, a free and open source transcoder, optimizer, and video compression tool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also help your Plex Server run smoothly by creating an optimized \u201ctranscoded\u201d version of your media.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the file: Choose the media that you want to transcode in the Home page, hover over the media file, and click the (\u2026) on the bottom-right, and click on \u201cOptimise\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convert this specific media. <\/strong>Optimize your file for Mobile, TV, Original Quality, or Custom. Selecting the \u201cCustom\u201d option gives you broader choices for specific clients and bandwidth\/resolution options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"554\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64.png\" alt=\"Video transcoding configuration with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64.png 554w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-transcoding files are limited in Plex.<\/strong> If you can\u2019t optimize a file in Plex, you might need to look somewhere else. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RapidSeedBox<\/a> comes pre-installed application known as Handbrake. This application allows you to encode, reduce the size, make it black\/white, customize audio, embed subtitles, and a lot more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65.png\" alt=\"Video transcoding configuration with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65.png 970w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/Handbrake.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handrake<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Play and Direct Stream.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the least CPU-intensive method for a Plex Server, but the highest demand for bandwidth. Direct Play shows a media file without any modification, which means NO TRANSCODING. If the media file is 100% compatible with the client, the Plex Server will take the raw file and stream it to the Plex Client as is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Streaming a file with Direct Play to a remote location puts little stress on the CPU but demands a fast upload\/download bandwidth. <\/strong>DirectPlay is the best option if you have a high-speed Internet connection and fast clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Direct Play with Plex?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There is no server-side configuration for DirectPlaying, but you can influence it, by going to Settings &gt; Transcoder &gt; \u201cDisable video stream transcoding.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bear in mind that this setting does not force a direct play.<\/strong> What it does is that, if a Plex client is asking for a transcode, the playback would just fail and stop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-1024x534.jpeg\" alt=\"Direct Play and Direct Stream with Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-1024x534.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66.jpeg 1134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct Play is entirely up to the client.<\/strong> Make sure that media files are compatible with the Plex client player. If not, you can pre-transcode with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/guide-to-mastering-handbrake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handbrake<\/a> or Plex Media Optimizer (as described above).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct Stream. <\/strong>This is used when the media is not compatible with the client, and an alternative with low CPU utilization to transcoding is needed. With Direct Stream, the Plex Media Server makes minor changes before sending the file. For example, when streaming a .MKV container to an Apple device that doesn\u2019t support this format, Plex will only change the format, not the content itself. For more information on Direct Stream, check <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/200250387-Streaming-Media-Direct-Play-and-Direct-Stream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0111\u00e2y<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08\">8. The Best Way to Run Plex Remotely in 2026 (Using a Seedbox)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your local Plex Media Server is amazing because it gives you total control over your computing resources, bandwidth utilization, and security. But having a local server can also be an inconvenience. You\u2019ll need expertise on server installation, optimal hardware, and 100% maintenance (including infrastructure, electricity, updates, security patches, and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative is to get a cloud-based Virtual Private Server (VPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. VPS Seedbox.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is this, and why a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VPS Seedbox<\/strong><\/a><strong>?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seedboxes are generally designed to keep up the seeding ratio of demanding private torrent trackers and to improve your torrenting (P2P) privacy. A seedbox can be deployed on-site or via a VPS hosted in a remote data center. There are many reasons why a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-own-a-seedbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seedbox can be your best choice<\/a>, but generally getting a Seedbox VPS will help you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Server maintenance and upgrades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expandable storage space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security and online identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powerful resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-67.png\" alt=\"Seedbox and Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-67.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-67-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Plex Media Server in a Seedbox?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing Plex with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPS Seedbox<\/a> can help you to confidentially build, store, load, and stream all your media collection anywhere and anytime, as long as you have an Internet connection.&nbsp;With a Seedbox, you can build an amazing online media library from scratch, without having to store anything on-premises and without even using your IP and resources. For example, when you configure a new Plex library, you can assign the Seedbox\u2019s VPS volume and stream media anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-68-1024x640-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Seedbox and Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-12153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-68-1024x640-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-68-1024x640-1-300x188.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Starting With a Seedbox Server.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RapidSeedbox&#8217;s<\/a> Stream plan comes pre-installed with Plex, so you can save time on the installation and setup process. How to access your Seedbox Plex server?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The first step is to connect from your home to your Seedbox via a remote desktop application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the pre-installed Plex Server, usually on: &#8220;http:\/\/127.0.0.1:32400\/web&#8221; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will have to claim a Plex Media Server and link it to your account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Plex account information, or create a new one. The Plex Media Server deployed in VPS Seedbox will connect to the Plex Central Server to get your account information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your identity is recognized, you can connect to the Plex Server with a client.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Loading Media to Plex Server Via a Seedbox.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to load content to a Seedbox so you can use it in a Plex Media Server?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Upload your home media collection through SecureFTP or FileSync<\/strong>. Upload your existing media collection to your Seedbox through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/seedbox-ftps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">secure FTP<\/a> or FileSync (or vice versa). This ensures that all your media can be watched anywhere you are through a secure remote connection. In the same way, A Seedbox allows you to download all media content through a secure FTP (or a FileSync mechanism) so that you don\u2019t use any P2P at home and remain 100% anonymous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download media content through a private tracker. <\/strong>A Seedbox is also a perfect solution because they are always active. With a Seedbox, you don\u2019t need to install any torrenting software locally because all torrent activity is done through remote torrent management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"09\">9. Optimizing and Automating Plex Media Server.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex can be improved with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/plex-plugins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party apps and plugins<\/a>. You can use these apps to optimize and automate Plex and dramatically improve the experience with Plex. If you don\u2019t know how to install a Plugin, please go back to the Plugins Section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Setting up monitoring and metrics with Tautulli.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We installed Tautulli in the previous section, now it is time to set it up. Tautilli is a web application for monitoring, analyzing, and sending notifications for the Plex Media Server. It was designed as a complement to the original Plex web interface. With Tautulli, you can monitor Plex Media Server activity, configure notifications for media and streaming activity, view usage statistics and graphs, and a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is useful to know how and what people are streaming from your Plex Media Server.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tautulli&#8217;s dashboard is very straightforward. It has also been designed to look like Plex, so you might already be familiar with it. Once you open it and synchronize it for the first time, it will show your parameters such as Activity (active streams), Watch Statistics (top users, movies, etc), Library Statistics (Data about your libraries), and Recently added (recent content).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tautulli will show you the same information displayed in the Plex Home, but with graphs. It will show you play duration, plots with TV\/movies\/music, the playtime of days of the week, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-71-1024x582-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Tautilli plugin for Plex Media Server\" class=\"wp-image-12160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-71-1024x582-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-71-1024x582-1-300x171.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/tautulli.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tautilli<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to use Tautulli, refer to the following guide: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/plexpy-plex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Tautulli (Plexpy): The best monitoring service for Plex<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Automatically Track Your Watching Media With Trakt.tv.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trakt.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trakt.tv<\/a> is a platform for media centers (including Plex Media Server) that automatically tracks whatever you are watching. Trakt.tv uses a Plex tracker known as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.trakt.tv\/plex-scrobbler-52db9b016ead?gi=d747ba878114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex Scrobbler<\/a> to monitor your watching trends. It synchronizes your watched history, ratings, and playback progress and provides lists to your Trakt.tv profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trakt.tv takes this data and identifies similar media and offers them as recommendations. This allows you to find new ways to watch TV and to see what is popular right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start with Trackt.tv?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you install Trakt.tv for the first time, you must manually input information, such as what you like and dislike. You can also upload all your watched history, ratings, and playbacks to your Trakt.tv profile and synchronize it with Plex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help Trackt.tv find content that is suitable for you, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start by defining your geographic location, birthdate, and gender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your favorite genres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trackt.tv will come up with some popular items based on the information that you have so far. Mark items based on watched, wish list, or add to the collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73.jpeg\" alt=\"Trakt.tv plugin for Plex Media Server\" class=\"wp-image-12166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73-300x182.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can configure Trackt.tv to automatically share all your scrobbles, ratings, and check-ins with your favorite social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/subscribers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create push notifications<\/a> when someone in the Trackt.tv community decides to follow you, mention you, or reply to your comments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to synchronize Trackt.tv profile with Plex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download the plugin from <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/trakt\/Plex-Trakt-Scrobbler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex-Trakt-Scrobbler<\/a> official GitHub. The latest release can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/trakt\/Plex-Trakt-Scrobbler\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0111\u00e2y<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a plugin, so you must go into the Plex Media plugins folder and copy it there. If you don&#8217;t know how to install a Plugin, go back to the Plugins section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"432\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74.png\" alt=\"Trakt.tv plugin for Plex Media Server\" class=\"wp-image-11913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74.png 432w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Restart Plex in order to grab the new configuration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Plugins, and click on the gear of Trakt.tv icon, and enter your information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"638\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75.png\" alt=\"Trakt.tv plugin for Plex Media Server.\" class=\"wp-image-11914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75.png 638w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Now, all your Plex information will be sync with your Trakt.tv profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Scanning and downloading new content with Raddarr and Sonarr.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/guide-to-radarr\">Radarr<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-sonarr\">Sonarr<\/a>, v\u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/guide-to-readarr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Readarr<\/a> are open-source projects referred to by their communities as <em>\u201cSmart PVR (Personal Video Recorders) for BitTorrent users.\u201d <\/em>These are a great addition to our Plex+Seedbox media solution because they can be configured to <strong>automatically download files<\/strong>, sort, and rename them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radarr.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/guide-to-radarr\">Radarr<\/a> is an open-source application built for downloading movies automatically using BitTorrent or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/what-is-usenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Usenet<\/a>. It can keep track of multiple RSS feeds of new movies and automatically download them. You can also configure Radarr to automatically upgrade your existing files to a better quality. For example, if you have a low-quality movie, Radarr can find the same movie when it is available in HD and download it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sonarr<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-sonarr\">Sonarr<\/a> is similar to Radarr, but it keeps track of multiple RSS feeds of your favorite TV series and shows, and it downloads them automatically. It is also able to sort and rename them as required. You can also configure Sonarr to automatically upgrade your existing files to a better quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrating Radarr and Sonarr to Plex?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both applications are able to fully integrate with Plex and show notifications, update Plex libraries, and media metadata. Refer to the following guides to install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/guide-to-radarr\">Radarr<\/a> v\u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-sonarr\">Sonarr<\/a>. There you will also find the method for integrating these apps with Plex.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Auto-download media with RSS feeds.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to automatically download content to your Plex Media Server is by using RSS directly via a torrent client such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/kb\/beginners-guide-to-rutorrent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ruTorrent<\/a>. This client is the only one that can handle RSS feeds via the WebGUI. You can manually download torrents from RSS feeds or set up the client to download them automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to set up auto-downloaders?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add the RSS feed in ruTorrent. <\/strong>Feeds vary according to source, so you will need to find the right RSS feed online. These feeds will usually have a direct download link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to your ruTorrent client and click on the \u201cRSS Downloader\u201d icon as shown below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"938\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-77.png\" alt=\"Setting RSS feed in ruTorrent. \" class=\"wp-image-11917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-77.png 938w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-77-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Novik\/ruTorrent\">Novik\/ruTorrent<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Now, input the \u201cRSS Feed URL\u201d and a custom alias name. A new feed should appear in the bottom left corner of the interface below \u201cAll Feeds\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also install the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/use-rutorrents-autodl-irssi-plugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autodl-irssi<\/a> plugin for ruTorrent. This plugin allows automatic torrent loads, torrent monitoring, listening to IRC announce channels, defining advanced downloading filters, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"604\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-78.png\" alt=\"Setting RSS feed in ruTorrent. \" class=\"wp-image-11918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-78.png 604w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-78-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Novik\/ruTorrent\">Novik\/ruTorrent<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Autodl-irssi allows you to configure tracker RSS feeds and define filters for the content that you wish to download. You can also configure it to perform a specific action, such as adding it to a watch folder, in this case, the Plex Media content folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another cool feature of autodl-irssi with ruTorrent is that you can listen to IRC channels from popular trackers, so you can automatically download the media that you like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E. File Syncing with Resilio Sync.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a local Plex Media Server and a cloud-based VPS\/seedbox server loading and storing content for you, you can synchronize files between them, without having to use file transfer protocols like FTP or SFTP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/kb\/sync-your-files-with-btsync\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio<\/a>, previously known as BTSync, is a peer-to-peer file synchronization solution for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Amazon Kindle. It will help you keep all your files in your server synchronized with your local machine. With a tool such as Resilio, you don\u2019t need to download files from your Seedbox via FTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works similarly to Google Drive and Dropbox, but the difference is that you don\u2019t need to input your email information, only create an identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"652\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-79.png\" alt=\"File syncing with Resilio Sync.\" class=\"wp-image-11919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-79.png 652w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-79-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rapidseedbox.com\/features\/file-synchronization\/how-to-sync-your-files-with-btsync-resilio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to FileSync your media to Plex?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, you need to have Resilio\/BTSync installed on your Seedbox\/VPS and on your local media server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.rapidseedbox.com\/features\/getting-started-with-seedbox-one-click-installers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-click install<\/a> services from RapidSeedbox help you save time. Instead of installing the entire application on your server, one click from the maintenance tab will make the application ready. You would only need to install it on your local machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resilio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio\/Sync <\/a>to your local machine and launch it. You can run Resilio\/Sync as a service on Windows OS. Choose among the following settings when installing the application. You will be prompted for the local user\/password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"595\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-80.png\" alt=\"File syncing with Resilio Sync.\" class=\"wp-image-11920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-80.png 595w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-80-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rapidseedbox.com\/features\/file-synchronization\/how-to-sync-your-files-with-btsync-resilio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once your application is operational on both sides (server\/client), you can start adding content to synchronize. If you installed it correctly, you can open it via your web browser by typing: &#8220;http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8888&#8221;. But if you installed it on a VPS\/Seedbox, you can open the app via http:\/\/(IP of Server):8888.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the opening window, you can add the folder that you want to sync. You can select a \u201cDownloads\u201d folder or a \u201c Plex Media\u201d folder in your seedbox and set this as a Sync File.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"997\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-81.png\" alt=\"File syncing with Resilio Sync.\" class=\"wp-image-11921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-81.png 997w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-81-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rapidseedbox.com\/features\/file-synchronization\/how-to-sync-your-files-with-btsync-resilio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you can synchronize files, you need to provide a sharing method and its security.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the \u201cShare\u201d option on the folder, then select its permission and security.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the link displayed under the \u201cKey\u201d tab and open it on your local machine (or share it with anyone).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, you can grab the QR Code and send it to anyone who wants to open it with a mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-82.jpeg\" alt=\"File syncing with Resilio Sync.\" class=\"wp-image-12136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-82.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-82-300x129.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rapidseedbox.com\/features\/file-synchronization\/how-to-sync-your-files-with-btsync-resilio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resilio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can set up Resilio\/Sync to automatically transfer new files found on your seedbox to your local Plex Media Server folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F. Managing Plex with Plex WebTools.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ukdtom\/WebTools.bundle\/wiki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex WebTools<\/a> is a plugin that centralizes a bundle of tools made especially for the Plex Media Server. WebTools helps Plex Media users maintain their media and server. This plugin works based on modules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest version of WebTools includes the following modules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced subtitle management. <\/strong>It allows you to keep track, modify, or delete all subtitle files that were obtained with the media file or downloaded via OpenSubtitle.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plex Media Server logs.<\/strong> This module gives you access to all logs generated by Plex Media Server or third-party plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsupported App Store. <\/strong>This tool will show you the plugins that are unsupported by the Plex Media Server. You can install, update, and remove any \u201cunofficial Plex plugin\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find Media.<\/strong> It will help you find media that is either lost from the database or mounted on another hard drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playlists.<\/strong> Manage all Plex Media playlists. Copy, share, import, export, and remove playlists.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to start with Plex Web Tools?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To install the Plex WebTools, you need to download the plugin from its <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/dagalufh\/WebTools.bundle\/releases\/latest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official WebTools GitHub<\/a>. Download the latest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ukdtom\/WebTools.bundle\/releases\/download\/3.0.0\/WebTools.bundle.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebTools.bundle.zip<\/a> and unzip it to the plugins folder (as shown previously in the Plex Plugins section).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plugin will be displayed in the \u201cPlugins\u201d tab. You can change the settings by clicking the gear icon in the WebTools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-83.jpeg\" alt=\"Plex Plugins: WebTools\" class=\"wp-image-12156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-83.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-83-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ukdtom\/WebTools.bundle\/wiki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex WebTools<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When you finish installing the plugin, you can open it through your web browser via the default parameters, &#8220;http:\/\/127.0.0.1:33400&#8221;, or your server IP followed by &#8220;:33400.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your regular Plex credentials to open the application. WebTools v3.0.0 is the latest version. You can access all the tools mentioned above from the right-hand panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-84.jpeg\" alt=\"Plex Plugins: WebTools\" class=\"wp-image-12164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-84.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-84-300x153.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ukdtom\/WebTools.bundle\/wiki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex WebTools<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"010\">10. Fixing Plex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are four common problems with Plex that seem to happen frequently. The troubleshooting cases will show the display message, the causes, and how to solve them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. Plex Server is Unavailable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After launching the application from a Plex client, the server is not found, it is unreachable, or unavailable. From the Server console, you will likely see \u201cThe server \u2026 is unavailable, Plex will automatically try to reconnect to this server\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-95.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Server is unavailable. \" class=\"wp-image-12145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-95.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-95-300x161.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that you are using the latest version of Plex Media on your Server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; General. If you need to update your Server, click the \u201cCheck for Updates\u201d button or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex downloads<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-94-1-1024x362.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Server is unavailable. \" class=\"wp-image-12159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-94-1-1024x362.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-94-1-300x106.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-94-1.jpeg 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign out from your account, from both the <\/strong>server and the client. Restart the Plex Application, sign in first to the Plex Server and second to the Client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure that the Plex Media application on<\/strong> the server is up and running. The Plex icon is shown in the bottom right corner of the taskbar of a Windows PC. This icon means that the application is up and running. If not, open it from the Applications Menu. You might also have to check whether the Plex service is running.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If, after taking the above steps, your server is still unavailable, check whether your connection is blocked. Make sure that no firewall between the server and the client is not blocking the communication for Plex. If you are using a VPN or proxy to connect both ways, disable it and test again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. Playback Errors and Content Unavailable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are trying to play a media file, and the message \u201cThere was a problem playing this item\u201d appears on the video player, or the \u201cUnavailable\u201d box is shown on the media description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or an error occurred trying to play \u201cmovie\u201d. Error code: s1001 (Network).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"528\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-92.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Playback error.\" class=\"wp-image-11932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-92.png 528w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-92-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or the message \u201cPlease check that the file exists and the necessary drive is mounted\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-91.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"466\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-91.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Playback error.\" class=\"wp-image-11931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-91.png 466w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-91-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check and do the following:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Re-scan all your media and refresh libraries. <\/strong>This will ensure that Plex Media Server searches in its folders and subfolders for any new, changed, or removed media files. If, during this scan, it finds new data, it will fetch all metadata related to it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To scan all library files, go to Libraries &gt; (Choose your library) &gt; \u2026 &gt; Scan Library Files. This procedure will take some time, depending on the size of your folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check the media info.<\/strong> Open \u201cMedia Info\u201d from the top right corner by clicking \u201c\u2026\u201d, then Get Info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-89.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Playback error.\" class=\"wp-image-12148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-89.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-89-300x193.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Record this information and check whether:\n<ul>\n<li>The name of the file in the folder has changed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The file has been moved or removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The drive where the file has been mounted has changed its name. For more information, check <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201806463-Why-does-Plex-Media-Server-say-my-content-is-unavailable-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0111\u00e2y<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To find out if the drive with all the media content changed its name, go to Manage &gt; Libraries &gt; Edit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-88.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Playback error.\" class=\"wp-image-12143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-88.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-88-300x146.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Compare with the Plex Media Server, as the mounted drive could have changed its name. To avoid this problem, eject drives and USBs properly. Make sure the drive is the same as in the Media Info description. If not, change it accordingly in your properties. If you do this, you will need to rescan your media again.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"726\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-87.png\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Playback error.\" class=\"wp-image-11927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-87.png 726w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-87-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Conversion failed. Transcoder crashed or failed to start.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following message, <em>\u201cConversion failed. A required codec could not be found or failed to install,\u201d appears when trying to play a media file.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all video formats and codecs are available on Plex Media Player. Codecs are usually received from plex.tv as it needs them. If you are playing a movie locally and without the Internet, and the video codec is not supported, Plex Media Player will not always be able to play the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The first step is to connect to the Internet and try playing the video file once again. Plex will try to download the necessary codecs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your server might not be reaching plex.tv.<\/strong> If connecting to the Internet didn\u2019t solve your problem, then your server might not be able to reach plex.tv. Find out whether your server is located under a Proxy server, VPN, or Firewall that could be blocking the connection. Test whether DNS is resolving with an nslookup plex.tv<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution?<\/strong> You can manually download the codecs and put them on \u201cC:\\Users\\Username\\appdata\\local\\Plex media server\\codecs,\u201d try updating your Plex Media software or creating the appropriate firewall rules to grant Plex access to the web.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Plex Server settings are unavailable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot access the Plex Media settings, following a message \u201cServer Settings are unavailable\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-85.jpeg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Plex Media Server: Server settings are unavailable. \" class=\"wp-image-12135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-85.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-85-300x103.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u1ea2nh ch\u1ee5p b\u1edfi <a href=\"http:\/\/plex.tv\">Plex<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that you are using the latest version of Plex Server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; General. If you need to update your Server, click the \u201cCheck for Updates\u201d button or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex downloads<\/a>. Make sure to restart the server so that all changes take effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If after restarting the computer, the problem persists, you might have to check and delete certain plugins. Plugins may alter whatever Plex does (including settings).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stop Plex Media Server. Go into the plug-ins folder; If you are using Windows, navigate to \u201c%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Plex Media Server\\Plug-ins\\\u201d. If you are using Linux, go to: \u201c$PLEX_HOME\/Library\/Application Support\/Plex Media Server\/Plug-ins\u201d. For OSX, \u201c~\/Library\/Application Support\/Plex Media Server\/Plug-ins\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete the directories: <\/strong>Delete .bundles that are not native to Plex. Restart the Plex Media Server. For more information on Plex Media Setting lockouts, click <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/204281528-Why-am-I-locked-out-of-Server-Settings-and-how-do-I-get-in-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0111\u00e2y<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some server settings might be hidden.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many settings that are only available for the Plex Media Server. These are usually advanced settings and are not available in the normal interface. Traditionally, you would not need to alter these settings, but if you keep getting the \u201cServer Settings are unavailable\u201d, try it as a last resort. For how to locate advanced hidden settings, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.plex.tv\/articles\/201105343-advanced-hidden-server-settings\/?_ga=2.83115222.1911128585.1552301384-1763669394.1552301384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plex&#8217;s official guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"click-trigger-button\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"024e899c-4138-4ab4-8ad3-7f2bd7e15646\" style=\"background-color:#2a70e0\">Nh\u1ea5p v\u00e0o \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 nh\u1eadn ngay GI\u1ea2M GI\u00c1 25% v\u00e0 nh\u1eadn Kh\u00f3a h\u1ecdc T\u1ed1i \u01b0u h\u00f3a Seedbox 5 ng\u00e0y MI\u1ec4N PH\u00cd. \ud83e\udd11<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\">Plex Server FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a. How many simultaneous streams can the Plex Server handle?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex uses a lot of processing power to be able to transcode files (change media formats on-the-fly) and stream to many users at the same time. But as mentioned earlier, the \u201crequired power\u201d depends on how you expect to use Plex. If you have tons of high-definition WMV or MOV movies wanting to stream to many people using mobiles, your CPU would probably need to be upgraded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. How to run Plex Media Server on Nvidia Shield?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/shield\/\">NVIDIA Shield<\/a> is a series of digital media player devices, like TVs and Android-based gaming tablets, produced by NVIDIA Corporation. These devices are designed to be a central hub for streaming and playing media, including movies, TV shows, music, and video games. The NVIDIA Shield TV is the most recent iteration of the Shield and the most popular. <strong>It is one of the best streaming media players that runs on the Android TV operating system, and it supports various streaming services, including Plex Media Server.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use the NVIDIA Shield as a Plex Media Server, you can access your media collection from anywhere in the home and even remotely through the internet. The NVIDIA Shield&#8217;s powerful processor and storage capabilities make it an ideal platform for hosting a media server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>c. What is the best NAS for Plex?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are aiming for a Plex NAS, there are fantastic NAS options on the market with the right CPU and RAM. For example, Synology DiskStation DS220+ and QNAP TS-453D NAS both use Intel Celeron J4125 with 4GB DDR4 RAM. Another NAS outside Intel is the WD Diskless EX4100 NAS, which uses Marvell Armada 388 with 2GB DDR4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>d. Can you turn a Raspberry Pi into a Plex Server?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can create your own mini media server with a Raspberry Pi and a Plex Server. It is installed on Raspberry Pi 3 or 4, but could also run on Raspberry Pi 2 (without transcoding). Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/pimylifeup.com\/raspberry-pi-plex-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raspberry Pi Plex Server guide<\/a> to learn how to set it up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e. Are there some alternative best services to Plex Media Server?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are several best alternative media server services to Plex. Some of them are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/emby-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emby<\/a>\u2014 a media server platform that supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and NAS devices. <a href=\"https:\/\/jellyfin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jellyfin<\/a>\u2014 an open-source media server that allows users to stream media content on multiple devices. It offers features like live TV, parental controls, and mobile syncing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/guide-to-kodi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kodi<\/a>\u2014 a free and open-source media player that allows users to play local and network media files on multiple devices. Check the following post for an in-depth comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/blog\/jellyfin-vs-plex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jellyfin vs Plex<\/a> v\u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/blog\/emby-vs-plex\">Emby vs. Plex<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhance your media streaming with RapidSeedbox&#8217;s high-performance seedboxes. Enjoy smooth, high-speed streaming and seamless access to your media library, all backed by our reliable support and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b0f2b6\"><strong>Want the ultimate Plex experience?<br><br>Beef up your media streaming experience with RapidSeedbox&#8217;s high-performance seedboxes. Enjoy smooth, high-speed streaming and seamless access to your media library. Our reliable support backs all of this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" style=\"background-color:#22c55e\"><strong>Get RapidSeedbox now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"011\">L\u1eddi k\u1ebft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this guide to Plex is quite massive and comprehensive, we have probably only landed on the tip of this Plex iceberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plex is amazing and has so much to offer that you will have to discover it yourself. Plus, Plex gets even better when you get your hands dirty on sa treaming project and integrate it with plugins and other systems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidseedbox.com\/vi\/?blog=plex-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seedboxes<\/a>, automated downloaders, schedulers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this Plex guide was useful to you and that you can put your newest Plex skills to good use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy streaming! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And please, don&#8217;t forget to leave your comments below.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A media player system such as Plex, allows you to build your own Netflix with your own media collection. 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