# Remote Access **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=53 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 54 --- ## [Constant issue with remote access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/constant-issue-with-remote-access/820462)
**Author:** [@Jacob-and-Mandi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jacob-and-Mandi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/constant-issue-with-remote-access/820462 "2022-12-15T04:12:47Z")
Having too many issues as of late. Can’t access my Plex server remotely. If I reboot the server in Windows, works fine for the day and then has issues the following day. Anyone have this same issue with a resolution? I a… --- ## [Remote server working fine for all managed users but one](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-server-working-fine-for-all-managed-users-but-one/813775)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_hardcastle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Christopher_hardcastle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-server-working-fine-for-all-managed-users-but-one/813775 "2022-12-14T09:57:11Z")
I’m having a confusing issue. I share my plex server with my family as managed users so they can stream my library remotely. All has been working well for months however recently my mother can no longer access my server.… --- ## [Ability to remote control what is playing on connected devices via the plex media server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-remote-control-what-is-playing-on-connected-devices-via-the-plex-media-server/822594)
**Author:** [@itdi1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/itdi1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-remote-control-what-is-playing-on-connected-devices-via-the-plex-media-server/822594 "2022-12-13T17:55:40Z")
Is it possible from the Plex Media server to access and push what plays on connected devices that are logged into the account. Not finding anything as the devices connected are in a huge warehouse and video stops daily s… --- ## [Force DNS resolution in remote clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-dns-resolution-in-remote-clients/822459)
**Author:** [@pl76185](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pl76185)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-dns-resolution-in-remote-clients/822459 "2022-12-13T00:22:15Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: 4.96.2 Hello everyone, I’ve been playing with setting up external access to my plex server in my own ‘weird’ way. Instead of port forwarding on my local network I have my … --- ## [Solved my perplexing Remote Access problem with Mac-based server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-my-perplexing-remote-access-problem-with-mac-based-server/822387)
**Author:** [@jdigg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jdigg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-my-perplexing-remote-access-problem-with-mac-based-server/822387 "2022-12-12T01:41:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: 4.87.2 I’ve been frustrated with this for a while. Went through lots of hoops with my AT&T Nokia firewall. Tried multiple iterations of port forwarding and the like. Turns… --- ## [Remote access disconnects often after tightening security from CLI](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-disconnects-often-after-tightening-security-from-cli/822370)
**Author:** [@mohntr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mohntr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-disconnects-often-after-tightening-security-from-cli/822370 "2022-12-11T23:59:24Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: 1.29.2.6364 I have changed so many things the last couple days trying to correct whatever it is I messed up. My remote access was great up till the day before yesterday wh… --- ## [Cloudflare CDN can work in plex web and desktop. But not in IOS plex player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cloudflare-cdn-can-work-in-plex-web-and-desktop-but-not-in-ios-plex-player/819359)
**Author:** [@fengyang0317](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fengyang0317)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cloudflare-cdn-can-work-in-plex-web-and-desktop-but-not-in-ios-plex-player/819359 "2022-12-11T05:43:17Z")
Server Version#: ubuntu 1.30.0.6359 Player Version#: IOS 8.11.1 I set the “Custom server access URLs” (behind Cloudflare CDN) and turn off remote access. I am able to access the server using the Web client and desktop … --- ## [iOS app shows my libraries as offline from outside the network, but web app works fine](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-shows-my-libraries-as-offline-from-outside-the-network-but-web-app-works-fine/822094)
**Author:** [@indigochild](https://forums.plex.tv/u/indigochild)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-shows-my-libraries-as-offline-from-outside-the-network-but-web-app-works-fine/822094 "2022-12-10T08:04:40Z")
This is my setup: Plex server is running inside a Docker container on my NUC, with all the required ports published using the default bridge network mode. Nginx is running on the NUC on port 443, and it’s configured to… --- ## [Alexa can't access Plex server since latest update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-cant-access-plex-server-since-latest-update/821797)
**Author:** [@jaywood623](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jaywood623)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-cant-access-plex-server-since-latest-update/821797 "2022-12-08T19:15:26Z")
Server Version#: Version 4.95.2 Alexa was working fine remote accessing music on my server. But since I updated to new version, Alexa just says ‘your server appears to be online but not remotely accessible’ or similar … --- ## [Remote access works for several minutes then goes offline and Plex Server crashes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-works-for-several-minutes-then-goes-offline-and-plex-server-crashes/819139)
**Author:** [@Shadowfax-Master](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Shadowfax-Master)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-works-for-several-minutes-then-goes-offline-and-plex-server-crashes/819139 "2022-12-07T22:45:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 on Mac Hello I’ve searched this forum already but could not find a solution. Problem I’m having since yesterday (no changes on my side): Remote Access does not work anymore. I have to resta… --- ## [Plex iOS app does not work connecting to server behind reverse proxy](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-app-does-not-work-connecting-to-server-behind-reverse-proxy/818815)
**Author:** [@RickGW](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RickGW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-app-does-not-work-connecting-to-server-behind-reverse-proxy/818815 "2022-12-07T15:36:03Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364-7000 (Synology) Player Version#: 8.11.1 (iOS) So yesterday I decided to put my Plex server behind a reverse proxy running on my Synology DS920+. I created a subdomain https://plex..synology… --- ## [Plex.tv URL not working, but using the external IP address works fine](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-url-not-working-but-using-the-external-ip-address-works-fine/821727)
**Author:** [@ben\_yayameen\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ben_yayameen_com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-url-not-working-but-using-the-external-ip-address-works-fine/821727 "2022-12-07T04:28:57Z")
Plex.tv cannot access my Plex server running on Windows, but I can type my home IP into the same web browser and it works fine. The server settings display that I have full remote access, which is correct. I just cannot… --- ## [Whole house loses internet when remote access enabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whole-house-loses-internet-when-remote-access-enabled/821259)
**Author:** [@PonchoGuy42](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PonchoGuy42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/whole-house-loses-internet-when-remote-access-enabled/821259 "2022-12-04T05:16:04Z")
Server Version#:1.30.0.6406 Player Version#:4.87.2 Ok. So Plex is running in TrueNAS Core. Version TrueNAS-12.0-U8.1 I have solid connections all through my house. And can connect remotely if I VPN into my network. I … --- ## [Remote Access Shows Green, Android Plex App Works out of Network, iOS app does not](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-shows-green-android-plex-app-works-out-of-network-ios-app-does-not/818482)
**Author:** [@jer43](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jer43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-shows-green-android-plex-app-works-out-of-network-ios-app-does-not/818482 "2022-12-03T03:42:27Z")
Remote access shows green, and Andoid App works outside of network. Also, verified ports are open via: Open Port Check Tool - Test Port Forwarding on Your Router (yougetsignal.com) On the iOS app, I can access the serv… --- ## [Remote access shows all files missing, but present locally](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-shows-all-files-missing-but-present-locally/819467)
**Author:** [@matthewfickett](https://forums.plex.tv/u/matthewfickett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-shows-all-files-missing-but-present-locally/819467 "2022-12-01T19:10:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: 4.94.2 I’ve been running a Plex server on a succession of Mac Minis for many years. I just migrated the server to new hardware (a new Mac Mini) and have encountered thi… --- ## [Remote access not secure for Web Client/Casting unless Enable Relay is checked](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-not-secure-for-web-client-casting-unless-enable-relay-is-checked/820963)
**Author:** [@quiet\_core](https://forums.plex.tv/u/quiet_core)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-not-secure-for-web-client-casting-unless-enable-relay-is-checked/820963 "2022-12-01T12:57:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Server is running in a docker container on an linux server and port forwarding is setup. Docker container is setup with network mode as host. Local access works correctly without issues. i… --- ## [Plex Media Unplayable Remotely](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-unplayable-remotely/820654)
**Author:** [@Tweakk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tweakk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-unplayable-remotely/820654 "2022-11-30T19:29:37Z")
Any media on my Plex server is unplayable on a remote connection. It takes forever to load and then once it finally does it will play for 2-5 seconds before it starts buffering again. Ports, router and internet are all c… --- ## [Remote video play in Android browsers works, android app fails](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-video-play-in-android-browsers-works-android-app-fails/820759)
**Author:** [@FDT](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FDT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-video-play-in-android-browsers-works-android-app-fails/820759 "2022-11-30T09:25:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.30.0.6442 Player Version#: 9.11.1.36576 Hello, I have all my movies that can be played without any issues in Android Edge and Chrome but that are not even starting when trying to play them in the A… --- ## [Help me Troubleshoot MullvadVPN Remote Access (RA is dicey with or without VPN)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-me-troubleshoot-mullvadvpn-remote-access-ra-is-dicey-with-or-without-vpn/820425)
**Author:** [@luke\_har7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/luke_har7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-me-troubleshoot-mullvadvpn-remote-access-ra-is-dicey-with-or-without-vpn/820425 "2022-11-28T16:27:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2 Player Version#: Various Hey all, my remote access is hit or miss when I have my VPN off and nearly unusable with it on. I have port forwarding on in MullvadVPN for Plex Server. Nokia bgw320-505… --- ## [When I open the Plex app on my PC, my internet is disabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-i-open-the-plex-app-on-my-pc-my-internet-is-disabled/820320)
**Author:** [@noobsaibot8888](https://forums.plex.tv/u/noobsaibot8888)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-i-open-the-plex-app-on-my-pc-my-internet-is-disabled/820320 "2022-11-28T01:16:44Z")
Weirdest issue: I have internet until I run the Plex app. I’ve tested this a bunch, wasn’t sure at first why my connection kept getting disabled. It wasn’t until I installed Plex on a different computer and ran the app… --- ## [Force Remote access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-remote-access/820231)
**Author:** [@furflix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/furflix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-remote-access/820231 "2022-11-27T13:59:16Z")
Hi there! short long story. I have a PMS on my local network, but in a diff VLAN than the TV. Since I want to keep it isolated from my local network, I would like my TV to connect my PMS as Remote Access, and not as Near… --- ## [Port forwarded successful but it will show "" is currently unavailable when I click on folder](https://forums.plex.tv/t/port-forwarded-successful-but-it-will-show-is-currently-unavailable-when-i-click-on-folder/820064)
**Author:** [@leeahtze\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/leeahtze_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/port-forwarded-successful-but-it-will-show-is-currently-unavailable-when-i-click-on-folder/820064 "2022-11-26T07:28:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.30.0.6406 Player Version#: 8.12 1.30.0.6406 Hi, I have already port forward the Plex server on the QNAP and it already show Fully accessible outside your network but once use cellular or outside in… --- ## [PlexServer unable to handle multiple IPs?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexserver-unable-to-handle-multiple-ips/819468)
**Author:** [@PlexUser01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexUser01)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexserver-unable-to-handle-multiple-ips/819468 "2022-11-25T06:18:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: Web & iOS I have Plex installed on a QNAP NAS. The NAS has two network adapters: Adapter1: Connected to a router providing 10.0.0.x private addressing Adapter2: Connected… --- ## [Plex media server runs but app wount open](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-runs-but-app-wount-open/819841)
**Author:** [@wickedwebd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wickedwebd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-runs-but-app-wount-open/819841 "2022-11-24T18:23:25Z")
Please help. Ive been using Plex for years, but since few month back when the new update and design change rolled around somethi9ng glitched out and media server app wount open. I have a lifetime pass and I cant use the… --- ## [Last update (PlexMediaServer-1.29.2.6364-6d72b0cf6-x86) broke remote access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-update-plexmediaserver-1-29-2-6364-6d72b0cf6-x86-broke-remote-access/819223)
**Author:** [@jebrown7015](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jebrown7015)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-update-plexmediaserver-1-29-2-6364-6d72b0cf6-x86-broke-remote-access/819223 "2022-11-23T21:44:52Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: I didn’t get logs, I just rolled back to the previous version --- ## [Remote Access over VPN?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-over-vpn/819492)
**Author:** [@arskin\_fe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arskin_fe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-over-vpn/819492 "2022-11-23T07:44:11Z")
Server Version#: Latest stable In this thread I discussed an issue I had with what seemed to be weird IP address issues. It turned out the extra IP addresses were related to how the VPN was started up automatically. A… --- ## [Came in with unrecognized plex.direct SNI name '](https://forums.plex.tv/t/came-in-with-unrecognized-plex-direct-sni-name/819603)
**Author:** [@pwrqwest](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pwrqwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/came-in-with-unrecognized-plex-direct-sni-name/819603 "2022-11-22T21:39:15Z")
Server Version#: 1.30.0.6406 Player Version#: 4.87.2 MacOS version 13.0.1 Nov 22, 2022 13:35:06.879 \[0x16df1b000\] WARN - \[CERT\] TLS connection from 172.16.0.10:40186 came in with unrecognized plex.direct SNI name ‘172… --- ## [Plex Remote Access IP Address Confusion](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-remote-access-ip-address-confusion/819354)
**Author:** [@arskin\_fe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arskin_fe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-remote-access-ip-address-confusion/819354 "2022-11-22T00:07:29Z")
Server Version#: Latest Player Version#: n/a The Plex Media Server is on static IP 192.168.1.1.18 (Linux) Port forwarding is enabled. The router shows 192.168.1.18:32400 I enable remote access in PMS After some acti… --- ## [Another remote access post](https://forums.plex.tv/t/another-remote-access-post/819460)
**Author:** [@molaker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/molaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/another-remote-access-post/819460 "2022-11-21T22:47:44Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: I’ve got what I assume is a double\_NAT error, but can’t seem to locate the culprit. My Plex Server is located on a Synology 920+ NAS. It is connected to a Deco me… --- ## [Need a reset of ssl cert for my server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-a-reset-of-ssl-cert-for-my-server/819348)
**Author:** [@wonkasan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wonkasan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-a-reset-of-ssl-cert-for-my-server/819348 "2022-11-21T17:55:02Z")
Server Version#: 1.30.0.6406 I own the server that was under discussion in thread Libraries are shared but nothing is showing up in menu, but wanted to bring to the top that it looks like I need a cert reset. DEBUG - C… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=52) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=54)