Is access to media server via plex.tv direct or is there a middle man

I have been using a service to directly access my server via a hostname, similar to how I remote desktop.

I know you can use plex.tv to launch the app and connect to media server. Is this direct connection or being passed through?

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The Hosted App at Plex.tv connects to your server directly - the internet is in the middle between you (where-ever you are) and your server.

https://app.plex.tv/desktop
Is secure - meaning no one can get between you, Plex and your server - unless they, for some reason, have your log in credentials.

@JuiceWSA thank you, all i needed

Use the hosted app - if you need to away from home.

At home, use the local app.
Some things can’t be done with the hosted app anyway.
The Hosted app is just a very convenient way to access your server from a remote location.

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