# Internet goes down, Plex stops working

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/internet-goes-down-plex-stops-working/722175>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-qnap, apple-tv, lg-webos\
**Created:** [June 12, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/internet-goes-down-plex-stops-working/722175 "2021-06-12T17:56:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![beckfield](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/beckfield/32/7227_2.png) [@beckfield](https://forums.plex.tv/u/beckfield)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/internet-goes-down-plex-stops-working/722175/2 "2021-06-12T18:10:42Z")

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Here’s one from the forum, and one from another site:

> [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325):
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> I’ve seen far too many posts regarding “can’t connect to Plex with no internet”, and an uprising/outcry always ensues. It eventually settles down, but the lack of single point resources can be frustrating. I’ve been there, no internet - can’t google anything from a computer so a phone will have to do, but navigating through results and trying “solutions” can be daunting. I’m creating this How-To to help alleviate those posts and help everyone access their servers when the net is down. Couple of …

> **[How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access](https://www.howtogeek.com/303282/how-to-use-plex-media-server-without-internet-access/)**
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> Plex can work without an internet connection, but you'll want to set it up ahead of time.

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