Mandate login (don't display online contents) when Plex is accessed via web

[jesec]

Server Version#: 1.21.0.3711

Plex now displays online contents when access via Web (for instance, 10.0.0.2:32400) and when user is not logged in. This is potentially harmful as I configure the reverse proxy to access Plex with my own domain. It can be seen as endorsing the contents which I have zero control.

Additionally, this behavior change can lead to serious compliance issues as operating an unlicensed public video streaming site is a criminal offense in many countries and carries steep penalties. Not mentioning that some suggested contents (which I have zero control) might be objectionable to people of certain faiths or cultures.

Please add a feature to mandate login or hide the suggested contents so a private Plex server won’t be seen as a public streaming site.

[blim5001]

There is a related thread here:

Plex Server Web Client Displays Content (Not Mine) Prior to Login

Server Version#: 1.20.4.3517 Player Version#: Web Browser - browse directly to server from outside HOSTNAME:32400 In the screenshot, you see the film and tv shows and recommended videos listed, instead of a simple/blank login screen. I understand that this may be “working as intended”, however I absolutely can’t have any content listed on that web address prior to login. Is there a setting or a mod or an older version that I can use that will disable displaying all of this content on the sign-…

[ChuckPa]

As I have relayed in other threads regarding this,

Management has been made aware of the feedback of what was a good intention.
They are deciding how best to proceed.

Closing this thread in favor of others on this topic.