# Local clients not finding server unless internet is up **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-linux\ **Created:** [August 31, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-clients-not-finding-server-unless-internet-is-up/852093 "2023-08-31T05:20:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-clients-not-finding-server-unless-internet-is-up/852093/2 "2023-08-31T05:32:37Z")
You probably might want to have a look at this thread from the tips & tricks section. > [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325): > > 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 … --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-clients-not-finding-server-unless-internet-is-up/852093)._