# I cannot access the settings menu

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-windows\
**Created:** [April 23, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717 "2022-04-23T12:12:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![cemadar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cemadar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cemadar)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/1 "2022-04-23T12:12:40Z")

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Server Version#: 1.26.0.5715-8cf78dab3  
Player Version#:

I just installed Plex Media Server. I can’t see the settings menu to configure it. For this reason, I cannot add any media to my library. As you can see in the screenshot, I click on the account section in the upper right corner, but there are no settings in the left menu. What am I missing? I’m new to Plex so I need help.

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**Author:** ![cemadar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cemadar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cemadar)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/2 "2022-04-23T12:17:30Z")

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![plex](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/4X/a/a/f/aafd4237324d32cb67623e64bf4546e91ece0537.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![cemadar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cemadar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cemadar)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/3 "2022-04-23T12:31:30Z")

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If I click on your media option I get a message telling me to get a Plex media server.  
Whereas Plex Media Server is already installed.

 ![plex2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/4X/2/f/4/2f43d9e1cf5389d39e5166e008069f1ac7c6e3af.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/4 "2022-04-23T12:53:47Z")

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> **[Why am I locked out of Server Settings and how do I get in? | Plex Support](https://support.plex.tv/articles/204281528-why-am-i-locked-out-of-server-settings-and-how-do-i-get-in/)**
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> In some rare situations, you may find yourself “locked out” from being able to access your Plex Media Server and...

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**Author:** ![cemadar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cemadar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cemadar)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/5 "2022-04-23T14:30:17Z")

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Thanks Otto,  
By article definitely solved my problem

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-access-the-settings-menu/789717/6 "2022-07-22T14:30:33Z")

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