Linux Overview

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Plex on Linux

Linux offers the most flexible Plex deployment with native packages, Docker support, and headless operation.

Why Linux?

Easy deployment and updates with Docker containers. Perfect for dedicated servers and NAS devices. Lower overhead compared to Windows/macOS. Full control over configuration and automation.

Supported Distributions

• Ubuntu 18.04+ / Debian 10+
• Fedora / CentOS / RHEL
• Arch Linux
• Most distributions via Docker

System Requirements

Minimum

• 64-bit Linux distribution
• Intel Core i3 or equivalent
• 2 GB RAM

Recommended

• Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or similar
• Intel Core i5+ with Quick Sync
• 4+ GB RAM
• SSD for database

Common Paths

Item	Location
Installation	/usr/lib/plexmediaserver/
Data	/var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server/
Logs	/var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server/Logs/
Config	/etc/default/plexmediaserver

Quick Navigation

1. Installation - Package or Docker install
2. Configuration - Server settings
3. Libraries - Add media
4. Optimization - Performance tuning
5. Remote Access - External streaming
6. Docker - Container deployment
7. Troubleshooting - Fix issues

Next Steps

Continue to Installation or Docker.