# I can't create libraries

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-create-libraries/932681
**Category:** General Discussions
**Created:** [October 20, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-create-libraries/932681 "2025-10-20T17:52:26Z")
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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: [October 20, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-create-libraries/932681/3 "2025-10-20T18:06:03Z")

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Did you actually install “Plex Media Server”, and not just “Plex for Windows”? The latter is a pure client and doesn’t provide server functionality.

If you have installed the server, verify that you see the Plex logo in your task tray area.  
Double-click it, then continue here: [New Claiming Requirement for Windows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-claiming-requirement-for-windows/839096/1)

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