# Plex

Plex is a LinuxServer.io Docker container that runs Plex Media Server so home users can organize and stream personal video, music, and photo libraries to smart TVs, streaming boxes, and mobile devices. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/311/plex

## Description

Plex is a LinuxServer.io Docker container that runs Plex Media Server so home users can organize and stream personal video, music, and photo libraries to smart TVs, streaming boxes, and mobile devices.

## Platform availability

Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

82/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 19 days ago)
- Popular: 63 (1,440 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/plex
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=plex
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/utkuozdemir/plex
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Plex_Nvidia
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/plex/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/plex
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/plex-17hz8b81up8a4w?q=plex
- Official website: https://plex.tv
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-plex

## Common questions

### What Docker setup mistakes commonly cause permission or data-loss issues in Plex?

Set PUID and PGID to the host user that owns the media and config folders, and map persistent host folders to /config and /transcode. If these are not done, Plex can create unreadable files, lose its settings, or fill the container disk.

### Which port must be reachable for Plex apps and the web interface?

Plex uses port 32400 for the main web interface and client communication. Your firewall or router must allow devices to reach it, or the Plex apps cannot connect.

### What should I consider in a Plex plus torrenting setup?

The Reddit thread covers workflows involving VPNs, moving files, and renaming.

### How do I get Plex to find newly added movies and shows?

Place the media in the corresponding library directory and click 'update libraries' in Plex.

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- Universal Media Server: Universal Media Server is a media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/311/plex), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.