Installation & Setup
Step-by-step guides to install Plex Media Server and configure your first library.
Plex Documentation
Your complete guide to building the ultimate media server. Choose your platform and start streaming.
Choose Your Platform
Section titled “Choose Your Platform”Select your operating system to access platform-specific documentation.
🪟 Windows Complete Windows setup guide with PowerShell scripts and optimization tips.
🍎 macOS Native macOS installation with Homebrew and Apple Silicon optimization.
🐧 Linux Full Linux guide including Docker deployment and systemd services.
What You’ll Learn
Section titled “What You’ll Learn”Library Organization
Best practices for naming conventions, folder structures, and metadata management.
Remote Access
Secure remote streaming setup with port forwarding, SSL, and dynamic DNS.
Performance Optimization
Hardware transcoding, database optimization, and network tuning for smooth playback.
Automation
Integrate with Sonarr, Radarr, Kometa, and other tools for automated media management.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions to keep your server running smoothly.
Quick Links
Section titled “Quick Links” Quick Start Guide Get Plex running in 10 minutes or less.
Naming Conventions Ensure Plex matches your media correctly.
Hardware Transcoding GPU-accelerated encoding for better performance.
FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions.