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[ COMMUNITY ] - c/Plex Sunday Advice / NSQ Post - 2023-08-20 (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by BrooklynMan@lemmy.ml to c/plex@lemmy.ml
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Weekly Advice / No Stupid Questions Post

This is part of a weekly series of Plex Advice threads for novices and pros alike to ask questions, give advice, troubleshoot, and share knowledge and resources! Please be polite and helpful to beginners just getting started out, and we want to be as welcoming as we can to newcomers to this community.

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  • Plex Media Server setup
  • System requirements and advice buying components
  • Advice choosing the operating system that's right for you
    • Getting started with a new operating system (eg. Linux, macOS, etc.)
  • Advanced setup and configuration
  • Help with PMS add-ons:
    • Docker
    • VPN advice
    • Setup / configuration of the *arr family of apps (Sonarr, Radarr, etc.)

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[–] Sharmat@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No, you don’t need a VPN If you open the port that plex uses. Then users can just log on their accounts and it should pull everything!

Edit for accuracy.

[–] SiriusCybernetics@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, so I should do some Googling and find some options. I do have a VPN service but I don’t usually keep it on.

[–] Sharmat@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nvm, I misread your question. Using a VPN is only necessary if your server is behind a CGNAT or your ISP disallows you to open ports manually.

[–] SiriusCybernetics@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, Jellyfin people are always talking about reverse proxies and whatnot. That’s what I’ve been assuming isn’t necessary for Plex. I’m under the impression Plex is safer by default.