# \[Feature Request\] - PMS - Library control **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Suggestions\ **Created:** [May 24, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099 "2015-05-24T21:35:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![plexcabb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexcabb/32/9631_2.png) [@plexcabb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexcabb)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/1 "2015-05-24T21:35:54Z")
I wish if there was feature in Plex to hide ( not to display by default on the main screen ) or password protect a media library. to enable it in PMS.   To put it in a context --  I have a home video library with family videos which I would want to share only with my family and wouldn't want to show up on the main screen for others to see or know.    Not looking for multi-user PlexHome, Shared libraries just want the simple thing as mentioned above.    Thanks   ---
**Author:** ![pruitt62](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/pruitt62/32/5104_2.png) [@pruitt62](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pruitt62)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/2 "2015-05-25T00:59:09Z")
You can already do that. When you setup your User share, only share that Home Video library with the people you want to see it. Anyone who it is not shared with will never know it exists. I have many libraries that only I can see, or that specific friends or family members can see. ---
**Author:** ![plexcabb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexcabb/32/9631_2.png) [@plexcabb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexcabb)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/3 "2015-08-30T18:36:35Z")
Thanks but like I said I don’t want to use multi-user option because I’m the only person who manages the library. I just want the control for myself as I mentioned above. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![AsphyxNYC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9e8a1a/32.png) [@AsphyxNYC](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AsphyxNYC)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/4 "2015-08-30T20:48:12Z")
The problem is without different users there is no way to determine who can see what. If they are all just logging in as you then the server can only assume they ARE you and give you all the keys to the kingdom. You will have to use at least one LOWER USER account to do what you want in addition to your own ADMIN account. Then you share the lower access account with everyone else. I suggest actually three accounts gives the best result. One yours (Admin) One for Family One for Friends This would allow you to share most video and music with friends. Family sensitive content with just your family And keep the admin controls out of incapable hands. This method is a lot simpler than trying to manage multiple users each with their own account. ---
**Author:** ![plexcabb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexcabb/32/9631_2.png) [@plexcabb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexcabb)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/5 "2015-09-07T16:49:56Z")
Well my plex pass account is there and again I’m the only one who administers the Library. I would like to have the control. For others they don’t need to have accounts/passwords. They will see what I would like them to see. This can be done by providing an option in the “settings”. ---
**Author:** ![s1mpleman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/s1mpleman/32/6160_2.png) [@s1mpleman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s1mpleman)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2015, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/6 "2015-09-07T20:36:29Z")
@plexcabb Try this [http://forums.plex.tv/discussion/119217/rel-l0ck-for-plex#latest](http://forums.plex.tv/discussion/119217/rel-l0ck-for-plex#latest) It allows you to password protect certain Library’s and should do what you want. ---
**Author:** ![plexcabb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexcabb/32/9631_2.png) [@plexcabb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexcabb)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/7 "2015-09-15T05:22:53Z")
Thanks s1mpleman. That’s what I’m looking for. I just wish Plex provides it as an inbuilt option. ---
**Author:** ![s1mpleman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/s1mpleman/32/6160_2.png) [@s1mpleman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s1mpleman)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2015, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/8 "2015-09-15T08:23:48Z")
> @plexcabb said: > Thanks s1mpleman. That’s what I’m looking for. I just wish Plex provides it as an inbuilt option. Agreed, have given it a like ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/9 "2021-03-29T01:48:58Z")
Early 2021 clean-up: - “Plex way-of-working” implemented based on Plex Home / sharing w/ friends and managed users / parental controls / sharing restrictions - alternative 3rd party option pointed out in the thread ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-pms-library-control/104099/10 "2021-06-10T00:59:49Z")