There are numerous streaming services that allow you to stream movies, music and other content directly from the cloud. Netflix, for example, is the world’s largest streaming service for media consumption. Services like this usually charge you monthly, and you’re limited to the content available on them. But what if you want to stream your own media content that is already on your computer? This is where Plex comes in. It is a client-server based media player system that uses your computer to distribute content to all your devices. It has been nearly 8 years since Plex Media Server was first introduced and it has evolved a lot over the years. So, are you interested in setting up your own Plex server? We can help you with this. Without further ado, let’s take a look How to set up Plex Media Server and access it from any device:
Setting Up Plex Media Server on Your PC
Plex Media Server is available for all desktop platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD. So, no matter what operating system you’re running, installing Plex won’t be a problem. This is a fairly simple process and only takes a few minutes. However, make sure you follow the steps correctly to avoid confusion:
1. First, go ahead and download Plex Media Server from their website. Web site. It can be used for: Free.
2. After downloading and installing Media Server, open it and “Register” with yours Plex account. If you don’t have an account, click “Sign Up” and create one.
3. After logging in, you will receive a name for your new Plex server. After entering the name, click “Next”.
4. Next, you will proceed to the “Server Setup” process that you will be prompted for. add your media library. click “Add Library”.
5. On the next page you will be able to: choose your library type and you’ll be able to add folders you want Plex to search for and add content to. After selecting the type of library you want, click “Next”.
6. Now, click on “Browse Media Folder”so you can choose from which folders you want Plex to fetch the content from.
7. After selecting a folder, click on it. “Next” to complete this process.
8. You will now be redirected to the Server Setup page again. just click “Next” to complete the whole process.
All right, that’s it. You have successfully created your own Plex Media server on your PC. Your Plex Media Server dashboard looks like this:
Accessing Plex Library from Any Device
Now that you have finished setting up your own Plex Media server, here is how you can access it from any device by following these steps:
- The Plex app can be downloaded for free at: iOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One, Windows and several other devices. After downloading the application to your device, just Sign in using your Plex account.
- After logging in, you will have immediate access to everything in your Plex Media library.
- Simply tap on a specific media file to start streaming using Plex’s built-in player, which is pretty neat on its own.
If you want stream your content across your devices without limitsyou will need Plex Gateway Membership priced at $4.99 and $39.99 per month or year, respectively. You can also purchase a lifetime pass for $119.99.
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Stream Your Content on Multiple Devices with Plex
We’re pretty sure the installation process only takes a few minutes. The Plex software is pretty clean, and if you’re prepared to pay for a Plex pass subscription, you’ll be able to access all of your content on all your devices. So, have you tried Plex? Let us know your thoughts and doubts about Plex in the comments section below.
