# Plex Media Server **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=47 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [PMS Wont Start After Windows 10 Update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-wont-start-after-windows-10-update/938848)
**Author:** [@kburtonjr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kburtonjr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-wont-start-after-windows-10-update/938848 "2026-05-17T01:12:42Z")
Server Version#: Latest Player Version#: \ Not sure what to do I have tried an assortment of AI related suggestio… --- ## [Can't reach Plexserver setup PAge](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-reach-plexserver-setup-page/938822)
**Author:** [@sylrob434](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sylrob434)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-reach-plexserver-setup-page/938822 "2026-05-16T22:32:05Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2 Player Version#: N/A Good Morning My Plex server stopped suddenly 2 weeks ago and, after many attempts, I was unable to get it back up and running. I decided to restart my QNAP from scratch and … --- ## [One-time link for temporary access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-time-link-for-temporary-access/938864)
**Author:** [@LarsFPlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/LarsFPlex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-time-link-for-temporary-access/938864 "2026-05-16T20:25:08Z")
I would appreciate it if Plex introduced a feature that allows users to generate a temporary access link, valid for a configurable period of 1–7 days. This link could be used to share access to a specific file, playlist,… --- ## [Security Alert](https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-alert/938866)
**Author:** [@tiam745](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tiam745)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-alert/938866 "2026-05-16T19:51:38Z")
Server Version#:1.43.1.10611-1e34174b1 Player Version#: When trying to log into my local Plex Server, I get the following security alert. I have a VPN active but it does not match the location in the alert. I deleted m… --- ## ["429 Rate Limit" (API rate limit exceeded)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/429-rate-limit-api-rate-limit-exceeded/938860)
**Author:** [@drevilbob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/drevilbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/429-rate-limit-api-rate-limit-exceeded/938860 "2026-05-16T19:27:02Z")
Is anyone able to reset my certufucate for my server? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Issues with remote access on local network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-remote-access-on-local-network/938839)
**Author:** [@paulo3981](https://forums.plex.tv/u/paulo3981)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-with-remote-access-on-local-network/938839 "2026-05-16T17:57:11Z")
Server Version#:1.43.1.10611.720010611 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f (MacOS) I’m having issues connecting to my local plex server and seeing the errors below in the server logs: May 15, 2026 22:58:18.169 \[1407… --- ## [Windows PMS won't send Atmos/TrueHD audio to Shield Pro](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-pms-wont-send-atmos-truehd-audio-to-shield-pro/938861)
**Author:** [@justin1800](https://forums.plex.tv/u/justin1800)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-pms-wont-send-atmos-truehd-audio-to-shield-pro/938861 "2026-05-16T17:07:05Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 10.30.8.422 (58d01a81) on Nvidia Shield Pro I recently switched from hosting a PMS on my Shield Pro for videos to just using it as a player for everything coming from my W… --- ## [Video is transcoding instead of direct playing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-is-transcoding-instead-of-direct-playing/938805)
**Author:** [@hamspray](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hamspray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-is-transcoding-instead-of-direct-playing/938805 "2026-05-16T16:51:54Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 4.159.0 Videos are transcoding on my Plex app instead of direct playing. I’ve installed the latest version of the Plex server, but this issue is still occurring. I’d be gr… --- ## [Any chance that plex scanner recognizes a very special show?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-chance-that-plex-scanner-recognizes-a-very-special-show/938836)
**Author:** [@ulika8](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ulika8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-chance-that-plex-scanner-recognizes-a-very-special-show/938836 "2026-05-16T15:51:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Since Xmas I’m trying to make the scanner find this show in my library: https://watch.plex.tv/de/show/the-royal-institution-christmas-lectures/season/2025/ Ho do I have to name the folder… --- ## [Totally broken?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/totally-broken/938857)
**Author:** [@meclift](https://forums.plex.tv/u/meclift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/totally-broken/938857 "2026-05-16T15:31:52Z")
so, I messed up, I reformatted wrong drive and have lost my whole server, good thing my media is on NAS, but now when I installed plex server on new build pc it shows no media and i cannot figure out how to add any media… --- ## [Not available outside your network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-available-outside-your-network/938856)
**Author:** [@Bubaky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bubaky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-available-outside-your-network/938856 "2026-05-16T15:27:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Plex server OS: Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (LXC container, Proxmox 9.1.9) Router: Fritz!Box 5690 Pro (port forwarding configured) iOS Client: 2026.9.0 (1704), Platform 26.4.2 Plex Web everytime … --- ## [Plex does not see the \\media folder mounted in the truenas contenter](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-does-not-see-the-media-folder-mounted-in-the-truenas-contenter/938859)
**Author:** [@Xluca](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Xluca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-does-not-see-the-media-folder-mounted-in-the-truenas-contenter/938859 "2026-05-16T14:54:23Z")
Hi, I installed apps in my truenas 25.10.1 server But when I launch the Plex GUI and try to add the contents of movies or TV series I have in the \\media folder, it doesn’t see anything. Is this a known bud … --- ## [Episode order in Plex doesn't match TheTVDB](https://forums.plex.tv/t/episode-order-in-plex-doesnt-match-thetvdb/938854)
**Author:** [@ogr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ogr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/episode-order-in-plex-doesnt-match-thetvdb/938854 "2026-05-16T10:40:03Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.1.10611 trying to match an old Israeli tv series. No matter which order i choose (aired, dvd, etc) Plex is showing a different order than the one shown on TheTVDB site. Tried matching the … --- ## [Metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata/938849)
**Author:** [@Ric1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ric1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata/938849 "2026-05-16T06:38:07Z")
Why Plex does not use correct/my Tag3 metadata for my music, don’t get me wrong if I have a normal music Album everything its ok (album art, artists, song, etc) but as soon I make/build my own playlists/album of random s… --- ## [What's the status of the internal ticket on fixing spoiler descriptions from IMDB storylines?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whats-the-status-of-the-internal-ticket-on-fixing-spoiler-descriptions-from-imdb-storylines/938834)
**Author:** [@mestreet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mestreet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whats-the-status-of-the-internal-ticket-on-fixing-spoiler-descriptions-from-imdb-storylines/938834 "2026-05-16T02:14:22Z")
When can we expect more reliable and appropriate metadata? Having episodes spoiled before watching them is starting to get V old and become quite problematic. I hate that I paid for a lifetime subscription, because I ca… --- ## [Docker PMS stuck in "Mapped - Not Published" — persistent 429 on /servers.xml and 403 on /api/v2/ser](https://forums.plex.tv/t/docker-pms-stuck-in-mapped-not-published-persistent-429-on-servers-xml-and-403-on-api-v2-ser/938824)
**Author:** [@cstrike2txst](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cstrike2txst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/docker-pms-stuck-in-mapped-not-published-persistent-429-on-servers-xml-and-403-on-api-v2-ser/938824 "2026-05-15T20:01:52Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: N/A - unable to connect to the server. Machine identifier: 22252f3e8da2799c7d083e2a69bdb0d3b490a1b9 Account: cstrike2txst I’m new to setting this up, I’m trying to get m… --- ## [Incorrect episode thumbnails](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-episode-thumbnails/938755)
**Author:** [@johnnyb613](https://forums.plex.tv/u/johnnyb613)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-episode-thumbnails/938755 "2026-05-15T19:38:09Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 I am having an issue with the episode thumbnails in Plex. Currently I am working on Cutthroat kitchen. For example, the thumbnail for S12E01 “The one with William Shatner” has a thumbnail w… --- ## [Plex apps not finding my PMS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-apps-not-finding-my-pms/938814)
**Author:** [@Image01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Image01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-apps-not-finding-my-pms/938814 "2026-05-15T19:21:10Z")
I recently migrated from Truenascore to Truenascale and now my plex apps cannot find my server locally. I can connect to PMS via the web portal if I use the IP address and I can connect to my server if I use a remote co… --- ## [Series - Show title and description matches but episodes won't match](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-show-title-and-description-matches-but-episodes-wont-match/938829)
**Author:** [@freezegunn47](https://forums.plex.tv/u/freezegunn47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-show-title-and-description-matches-but-episodes-wont-match/938829 "2026-05-15T17:18:21Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Hello! I’ve got a few shows I found in my library that just won’t properly match. The Series main metadata works, description, actors, etc but the episodes all say 1, 2, 3 etc and no metada… --- ## [Server certificate stuck — Failed to upload CSR: 429 for 40+ hours, fresh keypair doesn't help](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-certificate-stuck-failed-to-upload-csr-429-for-40-hours-fresh-keypair-doesnt-help/938806)
**Author:** [@nicktripp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nicktripp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-certificate-stuck-failed-to-upload-csr-429-for-40-hours-fresh-keypair-doesnt-help/938806 "2026-05-15T13:01:16Z")
Hi @ChuckPa / @BigWheel. Could one of you please reset the certificate state for this server? I have a stuck-cert situation that’s been generating 429s for 40+ hours and won’t clear via any client-side action. Happy to … --- ## [Proxmox 9.1 LXC Hardware transcoding not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proxmox-9-1-lxc-hardware-transcoding-not-working/938813)
**Author:** [@wwilsonxp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wwilsonxp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/proxmox-9-1-lxc-hardware-transcoding-not-working/938813 "2026-05-15T10:19:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10623 Player Version#: Plex Web 4.159 Proxmox 9.1.9 OS: Ubuntu 24.04LTS LXC privileged CPU: i9-10900K (Comet Lake) This Plex server had hardware transcoding working for the last few years. It… --- ## [How to add search hints for Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-search-hints-for-plexamp/938815)
**Author:** [@squishy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/squishy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-search-hints-for-plexamp/938815 "2026-05-15T09:52:49Z")
How can I add a search hint to a music track to make it easier to find when using Plexamp? Is this possible? Just to make it clear: I do not want to change the title of the track! --- ## [LG webOS app fails to launch (Error -102) due to routing/CDN blocks in Russia - Local bypass ignored](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-webos-app-fails-to-launch-error-102-due-to-routing-cdn-blocks-in-russia-local-bypass-ignored/938817)
**Author:** [@luntegg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/luntegg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-webos-app-fails-to-launch-error-102-due-to-routing-cdn-blocks-in-russia-local-bypass-ignored/938817 "2026-05-15T09:17:47Z")
Hello Plex Community and Support Team, I am experiencing a critical issue with the Plex app on my LG webOS TVs. The app fails to launch entirely, making it impossible to access my local media. The Symptom: The app does… --- ## [Since updating to v1.42.2.10156 getting subtitle crash issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/since-updating-to-v1-42-2-10156-getting-subtitle-crash-issue/932895)
**Author:** [@agftech](https://forums.plex.tv/u/agftech)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/since-updating-to-v1-42-2-10156-getting-subtitle-crash-issue/932895 "2026-05-15T07:44:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2 Player Version#: \ Since updating to the latest version, I’m getting “conversion failed. The… --- ## [Upload Speed issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upload-speed-issues/938812)
**Author:** [@Doce1964](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Doce1964)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upload-speed-issues/938812 "2026-05-15T03:08:57Z")
Boy i just got screwed.I switched from Comporium to Spectrum to save alot of $$$ but Spectrum doesnt have reciprocal something or other in my area yet…my upload speed with Comporium was 945.27 with Spectrum it is 38.34. … --- ## [Need help with Remote Access, new Internet service](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-help-with-remote-access-new-internet-service/938810)
**Author:** [@Doce1964](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Doce1964)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-help-with-remote-access-new-internet-service/938810 "2026-05-15T03:05:16Z")
I have two PCs, my plan was to download on one and have my Plex server on the other. After some work dealing with the VPN company. I set up split tunneling and all of my friends and family were able to reach and use my P… --- ## [Media disappeared from library, files still exist. Also scanning not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-disappeared-from-library-files-still-exist-also-scanning-not-working/938804)
**Author:** [@joeymccrea99\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joeymccrea99_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-disappeared-from-library-files-still-exist-also-scanning-not-working/938804 "2026-05-14T20:27:43Z")
Hi, I was working on trying to move my metadata files to a different drive, but after a regedit and everything, I couldn’t get plex to point towards the new location (for whatever reason, I checked and double checked ev… --- ## [PLEX server quit working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-quit-working/938802)
**Author:** [@reowensmn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/reowensmn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-quit-working/938802 "2026-05-14T16:32:35Z")
Server Version#: -1.43.1.10611-1e34174b1-x86\_64 Player Version#: Shut Plex computer down and it was working great. Restarted the next morning and all my libraries had orange tri-angles buy them. Restarted a few times… --- ## [Considering Moving from Win11 to Linux for PLEX](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-moving-from-win11-to-linux-for-plex/938560)
**Author:** [@freezegunn47](https://forums.plex.tv/u/freezegunn47)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-moving-from-win11-to-linux-for-plex/938560 "2026-05-14T15:38:34Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Hello! I’ve been thinking of moving my PLEX server from Windows to Linux. It’s one of those small NUC mini PC boxes that has Win11 on it literally just for PLEX to run. I’ve used Linux at w… --- ## [Getting "503 Server Unavailable" Every Day](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-503-server-unavailable-every-day/938800)
**Author:** [@macstainless](https://forums.plex.tv/u/macstainless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-503-server-unavailable-every-day/938800 "2026-05-14T14:58:58Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 For the past 3-4 days I’ve found my plex server unavailable. When I remote into my Mac, the server software is running, but hovering over the icon in the menubar gives me a beachball (indic… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=46) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/114.md?page=48)