# I'm done with Plex **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Tags:** server-unraid\ **Created:** [March 23, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217 "2022-03-23T01:40:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tevi0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tevi0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tevi0)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/1 "2022-03-23T01:40:28Z")
In this digital age of software that requires internet connectivity… I’m cutting the Plex cord. I have now setup Emby and it requires no internet connection. I have paid for the lifetime plex pass and I’m giving it up. Bye Plex, wish you didn’t require a login and internet to function… -Tevis ---
**Author:** ![sixxnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@sixxnet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixxnet)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/2 "2022-03-23T01:45:35Z")
You can set up Plex to function without internet btw. ---
**Author:** ![zero269](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/da6949/32.png) [@zero269](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zero269)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/3 "2022-03-23T02:10:45Z")
> [@sixxnet](#): > > You can set up Plex to function without internet btw. That’s some amazing insight. Perhaps expanding on that might be helpful to others who feel the same. Also, from what I’ve see, both Plex Media Server and the Plex client prompts for a LOGIN the moment you _first_ open it… So, when you say it can be configured to work without Internet, you didn’t mention that it requires Internet to get to _your_ step. ---
**Author:** ![sixxnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@sixxnet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixxnet)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/4 "2022-03-23T02:21:36Z")
So what. Plex can work without internet if setup correctly. I don’t need to expand on anything. There are step by step guides to follow. ---
**Author:** ![SE56](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/se56/32/222425_2.png) [@SE56](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SE56)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/5 "2022-03-23T03:28:21Z")
Yes there are caveats for Plex authorisation in a internet outage. My recent experience of two days no internet, I tried Tethering to my Mobile phone using a hotspot. This worked a treat and had an active Plex account as i liked it. Happy Plexing… ---
**Author:** ![mspacek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mspacek](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mspacek)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/6 "2022-03-23T03:43:28Z")
Here’s the link I bookmarked, although I haven’t tried it yet. If anyone has better, please share. [How to use Plex without Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325) ---
**Author:** ![zero269](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/da6949/32.png) [@zero269](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zero269)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/7 "2022-06-20T00:17:50Z")
Thanks for drawing up this guide to include various helpful resources. I read through it and it was very informative, and even highlights the flaws built into the plex authentication process for local only access when needed. It’s unfortunate Plex users have to jump through so many “workaround” hoops to keep access to their personal media during Internet outages; many due to blackouts that can last for extended periods of time; like days, or weeks for more extreme circumstances. This is why I use [Infuse](https://firecore.com/infuse) on my AppleTV (+ other devices) to access my media where Plex fails. Plex developers need to fix this issue. Authenticating directly with the local Plex server should always be an option when Internet-based resources are not being utilized. A local SAM database should be more than sufficient. Again, thanks for posting your guide… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-done-with-plex/782217/8 "2022-09-18T00:18:33Z")
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