Apple M4 Chip Plex Media Server

Trying to download the following version on my brand new MacBook Air (M4 Chip):

Plex Media Server for MacOS
-OS X 10.13 High Sierra or newer
-v.1.41.8.9834-071366d65
-May 27, 2025

I downloaded the app, deleted it, reinstalled it, restarted my device, etc. etc. etc. I cannot get it to open. The furthest I get is “This is an app from the internet, are you sure you want to open?” I click yes and then nothing. I try to double click, clear cache, etc. Anyone else having this issue? I just bought the lifetime subscription and will be pretty upset if I cannot use it to upload family videos from my Mac.

Are you giving it Security

Privacy and security/ Security/ App store and known developers

Yes, it is set to “App Store and Known Developers”

Follow these instructions, making sure you using the correct Library Directory.

~ Tilde means User / Home Library

https://support.plex.tv/articles/201941078-uninstall-plex-media-server/

Then download the Server app again.

https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?cat=computer&plat=macos#plex-media-server

When installed add this to a Browser add bookmark. For me, I have added it to Safari as a Homepage as I use another Browser for my everyday needs as a default. I don’t use the Chevron in Menu bar to Open Plex.

Copy and paste into a Browser.

https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/

Keep in mind that the server does not have a user interface. Running will do nothing except you’ll see the Plex icon in the taskbar. You open the web client, either local copy or online version, to manage the server.