# Plex Media Server

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## [Cannot claim plex server on Mac or QNAP and boy have I tried](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-claim-plex-server-on-mac-or-qnap-and-boy-have-i-tried/897392)

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**Author:** [@webbles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/webbles)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-claim-plex-server-on-mac-or-qnap-and-boy-have-i-tried/897392 "2024-12-01T01:27:27Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: Hello - I am trying to claim my plex server, as it seems to have been uncoupled, and I cannot access it. I am mostly trying to do this on a QNAP, but out of desperation, I …

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## [Plex Docker container, getting permissions error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-docker-container-getting-permissions-error/897500)

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**Author:** [@Brodieman37](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Brodieman37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-docker-container-getting-permissions-error/897500 "2024-11-30T23:44:14Z")

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I am trying to create a Docker container for Plex using the official container. I have a bind mount for /config to the host. I am getting libc++abi: terminating with uncaught exception of type boost::filesystem::file…

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## [Synology Update Breaks PMS - already updated to latest version and nothing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-update-breaks-pms-already-updated-to-latest-version-and-nothing/897257)

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**Author:** [@rmdg0311](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rmdg0311)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-update-breaks-pms-already-updated-to-latest-version-and-nothing/897257 "2024-11-30T16:28:02Z")

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Server Version#: v.1.41.2.9200-c6bbc1b53 also tried beta v.1.41.3.9232-434341a9d Player Version#: 1.105.1.257-3bc35ab9 Not sure how to get the server logs. I like everyone else updated to 7.2.2 and now my Plex is bonk…

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## [Please check that the file exists and the necessary drive is mounted.](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-check-that-the-file-exists-and-the-necessary-drive-is-mounted/897445)

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**Author:** [@rob\_mi34](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rob_mi34)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-check-that-the-file-exists-and-the-necessary-drive-is-mounted/897445 "2024-11-30T14:49:02Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.1.9057 Player Version#: 4.138.0 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\>

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## [Plex Server Showing High Utilization While Idle](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-showing-high-utilization-while-idle/897434)

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**Author:** [@Erpels](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Erpels)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-showing-high-utilization-while-idle/897434 "2024-11-30T13:40:51Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 My plex server shows quite some activity (30%) even though the dashboard states that it does nothing. My log is flooded with entries of UltraBlurProcessor\]followed by errors. I can’t find a…

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## [New to Synology NAS, cant find my media](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-to-synology-nas-cant-find-my-media/897422)

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**Author:** [@marcplex1965](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marcplex1965)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-to-synology-nas-cant-find-my-media/897422 "2024-11-30T11:02:13Z")

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Server Version#: 4.132.2 Player Version#: \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> I have used Plex now for several years, happy with it. But in the past I…

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## [Synology DSM 7.2.2 and Latest Plex - constant buffering on end devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-2-2-and-latest-plex-constant-buffering-on-end-devices/897375)

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**Author:** [@Gards1874](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gards1874)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synology-dsm-7-2-2-and-latest-plex-constant-buffering-on-end-devices/897375 "2024-11-29T21:11:01Z")

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Server Version#:7.2.2 Player Version#:1.41.2.9200 Since upgrading to Synology 7.2.2 (and updating to latest plex media server), video on my end devices continually buffer and are unwatchable. I suspect this is to do w…

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## [Plex on my TV cannot connect to my server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-my-tv-cannot-connect-to-my-server/897252)

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**Author:** [@Koncinaa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Koncinaa)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-my-tv-cannot-connect-to-my-server/897252 "2024-11-29T20:56:35Z")

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App on my tv suddenly stopped working… it give me white screen with text that connection to app.plex.tv is not secure and i should not proceed. If i press procced anyways button, it shows the plex logo and then blank scr…

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## [Not seeing my library after reinstall on truenas](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-seeing-my-library-after-reinstall-on-truenas/897247)

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**Author:** [@jpk1a873](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jpk1a873)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-seeing-my-library-after-reinstall-on-truenas/897247 "2024-11-29T20:06:56Z")

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Server Version#:Truenas Scale Dragonfish-24.04.2.5 Player Version#: 1.41.2.9200 I had to reinstall Truenas so I upgraded to Scale. Now after numerous adjustments have installed Plex on it. So I click the open Web por…

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## [Various Artists getting split (almost) per song](https://forums.plex.tv/t/various-artists-getting-split-almost-per-song/897284)

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**Author:** [@krankimkopf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krankimkopf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/various-artists-getting-split-almost-per-song/897284 "2024-11-29T18:28:24Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: 1.103.1.238-223cbba6 (Plex for Windows) I write this with 1 album as example, but this behaviour I have for almost 2 dozen suchlike albums and is as follows. Source inform…

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## [Dynamic ip update for domain](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dynamic-ip-update-for-domain/897355)

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**Author:** [@akp72](https://forums.plex.tv/u/akp72)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dynamic-ip-update-for-domain/897355 "2024-11-29T17:35:25Z")

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I know it is not part of Plex’s scope of service but hear me out. Right now I can log in from anywhere and see my hosting IP address because Plex has updated it already. Now, I have a domain name that I would like to use…

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## [Plexamp and PlexDash not finding server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-plexdash-not-finding-server/897346)

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**Author:** [@hockeyrcks9901](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hockeyrcks9901)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-plexdash-not-finding-server/897346 "2024-11-29T15:05:12Z")

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Trying to setup Plexamp and PlexDash (I am a PlexPass lifetime sub), but both of these apps don’t find my server. I’m on my LAN but also have remote access enabled and that works too. Any tips/advice are appreciated.

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## [Download views not syncing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-views-not-syncing/897343)

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**Author:** [@pjft81](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pjft81)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-views-not-syncing/897343 "2024-11-29T14:22:16Z")

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Server Version#: Version 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: Plex for Mac Version 1.41.2.9200 I have a set of large music movies that I like to watch/listen to throughout the day. I have them downloaded rather than streaming …

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## [Do devices have to be connected to Internet to log in and use locally](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-devices-have-to-be-connected-to-internet-to-log-in-and-use-locally/897338)

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**Author:** [@wills154](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wills154)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-devices-have-to-be-connected-to-internet-to-log-in-and-use-locally/897338 "2024-11-29T13:56:08Z")

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Hi folks, New kid question here. If I’m setting up a local area network - based Plex “household” in which all I want to do is manage and play files stored locally. Do any of the devices (server, phones, smart TVs) have …

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## [One Show Never Gets Episode Titles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-show-never-gets-episode-titles/895979)

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**Author:** [@nurbles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nurbles)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-show-never-gets-episode-titles/895979 "2024-11-29T10:40:43Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: Plex for Windows, 1.104.0.241-2164c90a \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> Logs: Plex Media Server Lo…

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## [Plex Commercial Skipper.exe constantly running using CPU](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-commercial-skipper-exe-constantly-running-using-cpu/892765)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Adit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dr_Adit)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-commercial-skipper-exe-constantly-running-using-cpu/892765 "2024-11-29T10:06:30Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.0.8994 Player Version#: \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> Hi - I have an instance of Plex Media Server running on Windows Serv…

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## [Intermittently can't access server or media library from local devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittently-cant-access-server-or-media-library-from-local-devices/897306)

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**Author:** [@c.webste\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/c.webste_gmail.com)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/intermittently-cant-access-server-or-media-library-from-local-devices/897306 "2024-11-29T06:33:50Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.0.8994-70008994 Player Version#: Web Version 4.136.1 I have been running Plex without issue on my current set up for several years. Recently I’ve had two instances where I lost access to the medi…

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## [Server is Currently Unavailable and corrupt Preferences.xml after power loss](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-is-currently-unavailable-and-corrupt-preferences-xml-after-power-loss/896573)

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**Author:** [@everell](https://forums.plex.tv/u/everell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-is-currently-unavailable-and-corrupt-preferences-xml-after-power-loss/896573 "2024-11-29T03:16:24Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: 10.24.0.2257 Hello, I’ve been having a problem connecting to my Plex Server since this morning. At around 2:30 AM I lost power for a few minutes and ever since then, I have…

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## [Server disconnected after Plex pass upgrade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-disconnected-after-plex-pass-upgrade/897282)

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**Author:** [@BillyHow](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BillyHow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-disconnected-after-plex-pass-upgrade/897282 "2024-11-29T00:59:13Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200-c6bbc1b53 Player Version#: 1.105.1.257-3bc35ab9 HDhomerun version 20240625 app 20241031 ui The plex server app is running on well configured Win 11 Pro Intel I7 machine connecting with HDh…

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## [Error 60 certificate, cant reclaim server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-60-certificate-cant-reclaim-server/897279)

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**Author:** [@Smykin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Smykin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-60-certificate-cant-reclaim-server/897279 "2024-11-28T22:06:03Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 My server just randomly said i need to claim it, but when i press the button nothing happens. In the logs i see these errors: \[HttpClient/HCl#41\] HTTP error requesting GET https://plex.tv/…

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## [Unable to Connect Securely](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-securely/897249)

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**Author:** [@kevdroid7316](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kevdroid7316)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-securely/897249 "2024-11-28T17:31:52Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: 10.24.0.2257 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> WHAT I HAVE: -Nvidia Shield connected to gateway via e…

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## [War and Peace (1956) has no poster art](https://forums.plex.tv/t/war-and-peace-1956-has-no-poster-art/887277)

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**Author:** [@SeekingAdvice](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SeekingAdvice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/war-and-peace-1956-has-no-poster-art/887277 "2024-11-28T15:25:13Z")

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The film War and Peace (1956) has no poster art: https://watch.plex.tv/movie/war-and-peace (Before anyone replies, I am aware both that I can set my own poster art – I did – and that this is part of a problem where som…

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## [Library Autoscan Not Working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-autoscan-not-working/897128)

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**Author:** [@wrldtvlr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wrldtvlr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-autoscan-not-working/897128 "2024-11-28T14:31:10Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 I recently upgraded the drives I use to store media on (not the Plex config files) on my DS918+. Since then, the Plex autoscan function isn’t working. I have to manually initiate a library s…

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## [How to migrate from Windows 11 to MAC OS Sequia Plex Media Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-migrate-from-windows-11-to-mac-os-sequia-plex-media-server/897192)

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**Author:** [@Pulpi1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Pulpi1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-migrate-from-windows-11-to-mac-os-sequia-plex-media-server/897192 "2024-11-28T14:17:07Z")

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Server Version#: 4.142.1 Player Version#: \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> I have an existing running Plex Media Server on a Windows 11, I would li…

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## [Can't Stream My Server!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-my-server/896988)

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**Author:** [@ToddBuster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ToddBuster)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-my-server/896988 "2024-11-28T13:54:25Z")

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Server Version#: 1.41.3.9232 Player Version#: 4.141.0 I tried to start from scratch by deleting my previous servers and all info related to them. When I installed the new server, it never got to the PUBLISH stage. …

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## [Migrating a media server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrating-a-media-server/897184)

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**Author:** [@and4554](https://forums.plex.tv/u/and4554)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/migrating-a-media-server/897184 "2024-11-28T10:47:57Z")

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Hi Plexians. I’ve set up a new media server (NAS device) to replace my old windows media server. I’ve copied all the files across to the new server and I can see the new server in my Plex media player (Roku) along with…

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## [Entire artist not matching properly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/entire-artist-not-matching-properly/895853)

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**Author:** [@bowse3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bowse3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/entire-artist-not-matching-properly/895853 "2024-11-28T10:36:09Z")

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Server Version#: 4.140.0 I have added a number of albums by the artist Black Dice, and at first they were all being matched as Various Artists. When I edited one of the albums’ metadata manually to be Black Dice, it now…

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## [Screen control for user](https://forums.plex.tv/t/screen-control-for-user/897211)

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**Author:** [@Dragon\_Serv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dragon_Serv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/screen-control-for-user/897211 "2024-11-28T09:34:19Z")

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Server Version When the Plex guys go to put screen control for the users of a server? I would find this very interesting because we would have a little more control for some exaggerated family members.

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## [Something went Wrong](https://forums.plex.tv/t/something-went-wrong/883890)

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**Author:** [@LeviDavis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/LeviDavis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/something-went-wrong/883890 "2024-11-28T07:37:39Z")

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I was told that placing this thread here might help me so here it is. Background first. I run 2 Synology NAS drives with a Plex Media Server on each one. But, about a year ago, I purchased a new Mac Studio to be used …

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## [Watch Together ANDROID BROKEN CONSTANT OPUS TRANSCODE](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-android-broken-constant-opus-transcode/876577)

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**Author:** [@TheCritic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheCritic)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-android-broken-constant-opus-transcode/876577 "2024-11-28T03:14:21Z")

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Server Version#: v1.40.2.8395-c67dce28e Been having nonstop issues on Watch together. Sometimes it will buffer a lot now…cant rewind as I used to. It makes no bloody sense. Above was playing fine…paused the movie f…

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