# Mac media server

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-media-server/839460>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-mac\
**Created:** [April 28, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-media-server/839460 "2023-04-28T15:17:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![marcelvanberkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marcelvanberkel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marcelvanberkel)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-media-server/839460/1 "2023-04-28T15:17:15Z")

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I have installed Plex on my IMAC and want to have access to this IMAC when I’m not at home. This connection worked before but since an update some months ago I’m not able to connect to my IMAC., I also wonder if I can install Plex in a way that I do not have to let my IMAC switched on at home?

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**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:** [April 28, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-media-server/839460/2 "2023-04-28T18:53:00Z")

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> [@marcelvanberkel](#):
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> This connection worked before but since an update some months ago I’m not able to connect to my IMAC.

It’s more likely there’s been some other change, e.g. by your ISP.  
Did you already have a look at the related troubleshooting support article?

[https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/](https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/)

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There’s also a guide with some more details

> [@The Basics of Remote Access Troubleshooting](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-basics-of-remote-access-troubleshooting/769517):
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> When it comes to remote access, there’s a lot of different factors which can impact your setup. Some are under your own control, others not so much. First off… there’s a dedicated [support article on troubleshooting your remote access](https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/). I strongly recommend you have a look at that. Find below some additional remarks on how to troubleshoot your remote access setup. Review your internet access / remote access configuration It’s good practice to review if Plex gets the correct public IP address…

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> [@marcelvanberkel](#):
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> I also wonder if I can install Plex in a way that I do not have to let my IMAC switched on at home?

Your server needs to be running somewhere. However there’s options if you don’t want to depend on your desktop to stay up & running all the time, e.g. using a NAS. That being said you should keep in mind that those tend to be significantly less powerful and might therefore not be able to transcode a video if needed.

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-media-server/839460/3 "2023-07-27T18:53:43Z")

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