# Remote Access **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=56 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Bypassing an IP block on Plex Media Server (Enabling Direct Playback)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bypassing-an-ip-block-on-plex-media-server-enabling-direct-playback/814238)
**Author:** [@Trap](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Trap)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bypassing-an-ip-block-on-plex-media-server-enabling-direct-playback/814238 "2022-10-10T15:03:40Z")
I recently purchased a new server as part of an upgrade however the subnet it belongs to has a bad reputation; bad enough to be blocked by some ISPs which isn’t ideal. The server is powerful enough to transcode for the p… --- ## [Can't stream on my own account outside of network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-on-my-own-account-outside-of-network/814226)
**Author:** [@worghal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/worghal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-on-my-own-account-outside-of-network/814226 "2022-10-10T10:18:55Z")
Hi there, I have somewhat of a unique problem accessing streaming from my own server on my own account. Basically, every one I share with can watch without any hiccups, all my settings are correct, green and good, how e… --- ## [Can’t connect to server outside local network even if remote access is set-up manually](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-connect-to-server-outside-local-network-even-if-remote-access-is-set-up-manually/813223)
**Author:** [@Barnok](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Barnok)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-connect-to-server-outside-local-network-even-if-remote-access-is-set-up-manually/813223 "2022-10-09T19:18:09Z")
Version 1.29.0.6244 Lost the ability to connect to my plex server outside of my local network after latest update. The remote access is manually configured - public port is specified at 32400. I did manual port forwardin… --- ## [I cannot achieve direct remote access on either of my Asustor servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-achieve-direct-remote-access-on-either-of-my-asustor-servers/814003)
**Author:** [@2006bobm\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/2006bobm_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-achieve-direct-remote-access-on-either-of-my-asustor-servers/814003 "2022-10-08T06:26:17Z")
Server Version#: 4.87.2 Player Version#: 1.29.0.6244 --- ## [Remote Access Green and Red icon?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-green-and-red-icon/812711)
**Author:** [@spikemixture](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-green-and-red-icon/812711 "2022-10-08T03:09:11Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.29.0.6244 Player Version#: N/A I have been using plex for many many years and always update any new version. Currently Plex is installed on a TS-1277. This is not a new issue but has return… --- ## [Plex iOS fails downloading, pihole at home](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-fails-downloading-pihole-at-home/813741)
**Author:** [@mrdrew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mrdrew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-ios-fails-downloading-pihole-at-home/813741 "2022-10-07T12:10:56Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.29.0.6244 Player Version#: 8.9 iOS Download for offline stopped working. The show should be transcoded, shows the download circle filling in, then fails at the end of the download. I suspect… --- ## [Plex App Connection Errors with CDN](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-connection-errors-with-cdn/813803)
**Author:** [@ggulla](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ggulla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-connection-errors-with-cdn/813803 "2022-10-06T16:14:59Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.0.6244 Player Version#: iOS, 8.9 (Up to date) Hello, I know this may not be a supported configuration, but I’m just looking for insight if this is a problem with my configuration or if it’s an is… --- ## [Remote access drops so often that it's been unusable for years](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-drops-so-often-that-its-been-unusable-for-years/813415)
**Author:** [@dankulo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dankulo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-drops-so-often-that-its-been-unusable-for-years/813415 "2022-10-03T12:35:17Z")
Server Version#:current Player Version#:current Unfortunately this problem has been constant for years now, across multiple builds on unraid, windows and Linux. As well as across multiple ISP’s and routers. Somehow i… --- ## [Direct Stream Broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-stream-broken/813384)
**Author:** [@sawyermade](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sawyermade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-stream-broken/813384 "2022-10-03T03:18:21Z")
Server Version#: Current Player Version#: Current I can easily transcode my videos to a higher bitrate than the original and it will buffer enough to play but direct stream doesn’t work, doesn’t buffer enough and cause… --- ## [Remote Access stopped working unexpectedly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-stopped-working-unexpectedly/812016)
**Author:** [@Rec0n\_Sierra](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rec0n_Sierra)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-stopped-working-unexpectedly/812016 "2022-10-01T00:38:08Z")
ISSUE FIXED: It was related to a vpn blocking the Plex Media Server for remote access after the VPN App was updated. Applied an exemption to the VPN for Plex Media Server as well as MS Edge (browser) so the port can be … --- ## [Aaaaarrrrgh! CANNOT keep remote access working!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aaaaarrrrgh-cannot-keep-remote-access-working/812851)
**Author:** [@razathlab](https://forums.plex.tv/u/razathlab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aaaaarrrrgh-cannot-keep-remote-access-working/812851 "2022-09-30T02:37:37Z")
I had posted a week or so ago because I could not get remote access to stay green. I thought I had it figured out, but the people with whom I’m sharing keep telling me they don’t have access. So I go to my Plex settings … --- ## [Two servers and only one reachable with Samsung TV UE55J5550SU](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-servers-and-only-one-reachable-with-samsung-tv-ue55j5550su/812947)
**Author:** [@Chronos81](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Chronos81)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-servers-and-only-one-reachable-with-samsung-tv-ue55j5550su/812947 "2022-09-29T20:11:50Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.0.6244 Player Version#: 2,012 Hey Guys, I tried to access my Plex Media Server (Windows) remote at my brothers TV but it doesn’t work. I have also another Plex Media Server running on the same n… --- ## [Cannot access Plex server on Nvidia Shield anymore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-access-plex-server-on-nvidia-shield-anymore/812112)
**Author:** [@arnoud69](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arnoud69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-access-plex-server-on-nvidia-shield-anymore/812112 "2022-09-29T06:45:53Z")
Hello, I have a NAS running and Plex Server on the Nvidia Shield. Everything worked well up to recently. On the Shield everything runs still well. HOWEVER, through the app.plex.tv access or a IOS app on the iPad I canno… --- ## ["Fully accessible outside your network" but I can't access it through my phone's LTE](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fully-accessible-outside-your-network-but-i-cant-access-it-through-my-phones-lte/808135)
**Author:** [@GabCM](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GabCM)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fully-accessible-outside-your-network-but-i-cant-access-it-through-my-phones-lte/808135 "2022-09-26T14:33:13Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6106 (TrueNAS Core, manual install in a jail) Player Version#: Android 9.7.0.34811 (e3f8b122) - also the latest web version from another computer While my remote access settings tells me constan… --- ## [Media-Server Remote Access - "Not available outside of your network"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-server-remote-access-not-available-outside-of-your-network/787262)
**Author:** [@SackMonkey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SackMonkey)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-server-remote-access-not-available-outside-of-your-network/787262 "2022-09-26T08:08:24Z")
Server Version 4.76.1 My media server remote access keeps failing. It will be on and active for a few minutes then turn off saying “Not available outside of your network” If I disable remote access and then reenable it,… --- ## [Help Regarding Reverse Proxy for Garmin SubMusic Addon & Docker (unRAID)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-regarding-reverse-proxy-for-garmin-submusic-addon-docker-unraid/812408)
**Author:** [@thekiefs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thekiefs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-regarding-reverse-proxy-for-garmin-submusic-addon-docker-unraid/812408 "2022-09-25T23:02:07Z")
Hi all - Garmin SubMusic plugin released an update that supports Plex API, however Garmin SDK only supports Port 80 and 443. Normally, I would just change those ports inside the Plex settings to expose 443, but I’m runn… --- ## [QNAP TS431X - Not enough bandwidth even if set to unlimited](https://forums.plex.tv/t/qnap-ts431x-not-enough-bandwidth-even-if-set-to-unlimited/812306)
**Author:** [@Jethro97](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jethro97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/qnap-ts431x-not-enough-bandwidth-even-if-set-to-unlimited/812306 "2022-09-25T18:52:43Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: iOS v. 8.9, various other. Hello everyone, I’m trying to setup Plex to be reachable via remote access: everything done but I can’t play anything on my smartphone (iPhone 1… --- ## [Hue Bridge disables Plex Media Server Remote Access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hue-bridge-disables-plex-media-server-remote-access/811742)
**Author:** [@simon\_sanghera\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/simon_sanghera_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hue-bridge-disables-plex-media-server-remote-access/811742 "2022-09-25T16:54:22Z")
Hi, I have been running my Plex Media Server on a Synology DS1019+ just fine for over a year. Well, I say just fine but I needed a very quick crash course on how to set up port-forwarding and what that meant. As well as … --- ## [Plex Issue: Pfsense & Unraid](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-issue-pfsense-unraid/812128)
**Author:** [@MacTheOneAndOnly](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MacTheOneAndOnly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-issue-pfsense-unraid/812128 "2022-09-23T23:55:48Z")
I am running my Plex server on a Dell PowerEdge R730XD server via Unraid. Everything works well. I have, however, noticed the occasional remote device showing up as indirect connection. I have done research and applied t… --- ## [Can my Plex server be a Gallery?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-my-plex-server-be-a-gallery/812087)
**Author:** [@dkawriti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dkawriti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-my-plex-server-be-a-gallery/812087 "2022-09-23T20:04:08Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Hello. I run a website that posts screencaps for a video game series. I used to upload my photos to Google but since the changes, Google is no longer a good option for this project. … --- ## [Server update Channel 'unknown'](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-update-channel-unknown/810829)
**Author:** [@roger\_w5](https://forums.plex.tv/u/roger_w5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-update-channel-unknown/810829 "2022-09-19T23:55:06Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: 4.87.2 Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (configured as a headless server) I am unable to claim the server on this machine. I am prompted to update in Settings \> Genera… --- ## [I can't watch plex on tv without the plex on pc open](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-watch-plex-on-tv-without-the-plex-on-pc-open/807769)
**Author:** [@popiele](https://forums.plex.tv/u/popiele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-watch-plex-on-tv-without-the-plex-on-pc-open/807769 "2022-09-16T19:30:13Z")
Hello, I have a plex server installed on my raspberri pi and a plex client on an amazon fire tv that is even on the same local network. The problem is that if I don’t have the plex open in my PC’s browser, I can’t acces… --- ## [What is the best way to share Plex with my friends?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-share-plex-with-my-friends/810605)
**Author:** [@razathlab](https://forums.plex.tv/u/razathlab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-share-plex-with-my-friends/810605 "2022-09-13T05:57:08Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: 4.87.2 I’ve had PLEX for several years, and I’ve successfully shared my library with folks, but they are frequently telling me they tried to access it, but it wasn’t availa… --- ## [New server build - remote access just stopped working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-server-build-remote-access-just-stopped-working/810532)
**Author:** [@leo\_037](https://forums.plex.tv/u/leo_037)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-server-build-remote-access-just-stopped-working/810532 "2022-09-12T20:27:51Z")
Server Version#:1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: all verions/clients affected Sep 12, 2022 11:12:13.419 \[4136\] DEBUG - \[Req#2198f\] MyPlex: Got response for 51cd5ef4e63e03d48a0a83a88c1efba8fddd8b2a ~ registered :0 Sep 12, … --- ## [Plex library not "available" to shared accounts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-library-not-available-to-shared-accounts/809795)
**Author:** [@heavenzfury](https://forums.plex.tv/u/heavenzfury)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-library-not-available-to-shared-accounts/809795 "2022-09-07T12:22:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: 4.90.1 I am running a HP Proliant DL380eGen8 Series Server with Windows Server 2016 Standard and really haven’t had many if any issues out of it until I just found out from… --- ## [After PW change, server claimed, can access locally, but Plex.tv says "unable to connect securely"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/after-pw-change-server-claimed-can-access-locally-but-plex-tv-says-unable-to-connect-securely/806017)
**Author:** [@Chez-Leopolds](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Chez-Leopolds)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/after-pw-change-server-claimed-can-access-locally-but-plex-tv-says-unable-to-connect-securely/806017 "2022-09-07T11:31:24Z")
PW changed, server claimed, can access locally, but Plex.tv now says “unable to connect securely” Server Version#: 1.28.1.6104 server Secure connections setting: Preferred (unchanged) --- ## [Server alternating between working and "unable to connect securely"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-alternating-between-working-and-unable-to-connect-securely/809785)
**Author:** [@sparkyjf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sparkyjf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-alternating-between-working-and-unable-to-connect-securely/809785 "2022-09-07T09:25:10Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.2.6151-914ddd2b3 Player Version#: 4.90.1 Hi there I have a Plex Media Server which I’ve been running for years with absolutely no problems - until recently. The server runs on Linux, and sits b… --- ## [How to enable remote access but disable the web page](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-enable-remote-access-but-disable-the-web-page/809673)
**Author:** [@sidskang](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sidskang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-enable-remote-access-but-disable-the-web-page/809673 "2022-09-07T08:43:58Z")
Hi all, I live in China, and ISP in my city would check any web page service on the WAN side. So I want to enable pms remote access to the internet while the web page of pms is disabled or unable to be accessd from the W… --- ## [Plex user not appearing under 'Manage Library Access'](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-user-not-appearing-under-manage-library-access/809758)
**Author:** [@cawiebe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cawiebe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-user-not-appearing-under-manage-library-access/809758 "2022-09-07T03:58:46Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.28.2.6151 Player Version#: n/a The user shows up when you Switch User. User can access libraries without issue. I wanted to give the person access to another library, but they don’t show up. --- ## [Full Resolution Remote Access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/full-resolution-remote-access/809754)
**Author:** [@maithaihoa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/maithaihoa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/full-resolution-remote-access/809754 "2022-09-07T01:43:40Z")
How do I play media files at full resolution when I’m not directly connected to my home network? I’ve changed every setting possible but have not been successful at making it work. [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=55) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-media-server/remote-access/123.md?page=57)