# Make Plex Work in Local Only Mode

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-mac, ios-legacy\
**Created:** [October 31, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880 "2020-10-31T14:30:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Space-Debris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Space-Debris](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Space-Debris)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880/1 "2020-10-31T14:30:56Z")

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Server Version#: 1.20.3.3483  
Player Version#: The current iOS version

My internet is down and may never return. Is Plex 100% unless without an internet connection?

How can I configure my Plex Server for local only access?

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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:** [October 31, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880/2 "2020-10-31T14:36:42Z")

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There’s quite an extensive post in the Tips & Tricks section on how to use Plex without internet connection

> [@\[HowTo\] 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 …

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**Author:** ![Space-Debris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Space-Debris](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Space-Debris)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880/3 "2020-10-31T17:25:02Z")

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I can’t thank you enough tom80H. I’ve been down for three days now and I was ready to abandon Plex and Silicon Dust HomeRun. Your guide has helped me configure Plex like I’ve always wanted it to work.

I guess I will still have to connect for the Plex license check every now and then. Other than that I’m set now.

Thanks again

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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:** [January 29, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-plex-work-in-local-only-mode/648880/4 "2021-01-29T17:25:04Z")

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