I would like to see a local authentication server built into Plex that would perform a couple functions: Mirrors the functionality of plex.tv for authentication purposes. Replicates from Plex.tv only the account data needed for our own PMS server (main account and friends). This service sh…

hi even i have a plex lifetime plexpass & i fell that this is the most important part of plex because it lockes us users out of our own server just by not having internet which defeats one of the most important feature of having a local hosted server.

My internet went down for several days. I couldn’t watch my local movies. What a bummer. Im not sure what approach should be taken to solve this issue, but some way to access the plex library in case of external authentication error would be welcome.

We really need this local authentication feature. Due to certain reasons, some regions in mainland China are currently unable to access Plex.tv or related services. This has caused many users to experience issues such as being unable to scrape metadata, log in to the Plex client, or connect to their…

@OttoKerner would it be possible to know if this feature is something that’s on the roadmap? It’s almost 10 years since it was created and it seems like a simple way to fix a lot of issues, as it seems like a REALLY low hanging fruit.

Why does a self-built media library need extranet authentication? This is wrong in itself. Without the network world, you can’t see your own media library.

This is crucial for users in China, as changes in Internet censorship may result in Plex’s online services being interrupted at any time.

I don’t know how this basic function was not implemented by 2025 Why do personal media servers require mandatory binding of online user authentication Jellyfin and Emby are both fully deployed locally. Emby is only limited to membership authentication. User management is completely localized. It u…

[Feature-Request] Built in local authentication server (prevent plex.tv outage)

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therealknewman November 24, 2025, 2:24am 90

Deafening silence.

Internet down - plex clients stop working? Intent?

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No Internet = Bypass Plex home and connect to Local Intranet (offline mode) Feature Suggestions	39	1229	March 4, 2020
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[Feature-Request] Built in local authentication server (prevent plex.tv outage)

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