# Linux server setup problems **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-linux\ **Created:** [May 18, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883 "2024-05-18T02:32:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GrandpaRob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58956e/32.png) [@GrandpaRob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrandpaRob)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/1 "2024-05-18T02:32:17Z")
Server Version#:1.21.1.3830-6c22540d5.x86\_64 Player Version#: 1.92.1.140-8e1f68f5 OS: Linux Fedora Budgie Atomic I am trying to set up plexmediaserver on linux, which I am not familiar with at all. I installed, started, and enabled it but it will not connect on [http://127.0.0.1:32400/web/index.html#!/](http://127.0.0.1:32400/web/index.html#!/) on my web browser (Firefox). I did get it to work once, but now it won’t at all. I would greatly appreciate any help so I can get back up and running. ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/2 "2024-05-18T07:02:47Z")
First , and most important question – Are you familiar and confident with Linux? If you do not have a mastery of Linux, this is an uphill battle. We are here to help with Plex on Linux but not equipped to teach Linux. Starting point for tips & tricks you’ll need is here. > [@Linux Tips](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247): > > Tips & Tricks of the Linux trade. Below, you’ll find a collection of tips, tricks, and how-to’s to help make setting up, administrating, and using Plex Media Server on Linux a little easier. [Reporting problems](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/20)[Using other hard drives (Windows or Linux) with PMS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/2)[Customizing your Plex configuration on systemd based systems](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/3)[Using other EXT4, NTFS, or other drives (internal or USB)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/2)[Mounting CIFS + SMB network shares for Plex use](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/4)[Mounting NFS network shares for Plex use](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/5)[Moving…](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/6) ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaRob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58956e/32.png) [@GrandpaRob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrandpaRob)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/3 "2024-05-18T13:35:19Z")
Thank you for your quick reply ChuckPa. I am not familiar or confident with Linux at all. I have been a Windows user since the beginning, and DOS before that. I had set up Fedora on a second drive to slowly migrate away from windows, as I learn Linux. However, I recently had a power failure during a forced windows update, and now I cannot get windows to run at all, even from a restore point or a reinstallation. I was planning a gradual transition to Linux, but it seems that I am now committed to make an immediate transition. Fortunately, the Linux terminal has a somewhat familiar feel due to my DOS experience. I really just need someone to point me in the right direction. I will check the Linux tips you recommended, I think that may be exactly what I need. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![ChuckPa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chuckpa/32/79710_2.png) [@ChuckPa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ChuckPa)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/4 "2024-05-18T14:11:53Z")
When you have a complete failure of Windows, because of what it writes to the HDD in hidden partitions, you need to WIPE the drive (delete all partitions and zero the first part of the drive) and install on (what looks like) a new HDD. Only then will it start over, from scratch, as you want. ---
**Author:** ![napolij](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a4c791/32.png) [@napolij](https://forums.plex.tv/u/napolij)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/5 "2024-05-18T23:23:29Z")
On your linux box, verify that plex is running with systemctl status plexmediaserver You want to see that it is enabled and running. What error do you see when you try and connect?? ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaRob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58956e/32.png) [@GrandpaRob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrandpaRob)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/6 "2024-05-19T15:11:13Z")
Hi napolij, thank you for responding! I enable and start plexmediaserver, then check the status, which shows enabled and activating. When I check the status again it says failed. It seems it is having trouble starting it for some reason. The message I see is, “Unable to connect. Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:32400.” ---
**Author:** ![JKalchik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@JKalchik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JKalchik)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/7 "2024-05-19T15:26:28Z")
That smells like a local firewall issue on your server ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaRob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58956e/32.png) [@GrandpaRob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrandpaRob)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/8 "2024-05-19T16:13:52Z")
I will check that! Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaRob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58956e/32.png) [@GrandpaRob](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GrandpaRob)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/9 "2024-05-20T21:21:26Z")
I finally have Plex running on Fedora 40! It took alot of reading over the last few days, but I was able to learn enough to troubleshoot and get it running. In the end, it was all related to permissions! Thank you ChuckPa and napolij for your responses. ---
**Author:** ![napolij](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a4c791/32.png) [@napolij](https://forums.plex.tv/u/napolij)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/10 "2024-05-20T23:42:37Z")
Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-server-setup-problems/877883/11 "2024-08-18T23:42:58Z")
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