Access without auth locally only works when using IP

Plex Media Server
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Hi everybody,

i want to have access in mal local LAN to my plex server without auth. I have specified the my local lan under “List of IP addresses and networks that are allowed without auth” and this works fine if I access the server via IP in the browser. If i set a local DNS record in my router to avoid using the IP I always get the message “This application is at [DNS name] and is not hosted by Plex. Continue only if you recognize this server and wish to grant access.” and I cannot access the server without auth. What am I doing wrong?

Regards

Server Version#: Version 4.87.2

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I have the same problem

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This is by design.

When you setup the server to allow your lan without authentication, it will not prompt for any.

The “Not hosted by” is plex/web telling you it’s not Plex’s server (because it’s your server). You’re seeing an attempt to authenticate. (app.plex.tv ??)

You can only use IP addresses / DNS names which you create and manage including any remote access by yourself. The server is in full manual operation mode.