Only allow specific remote IPs

Plex Media Server
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Hi

I have a small library that I share with my family remotely. I would like to only allow their IPs to access the server. Which is the proper way to achieve this?

I tried setting up a firewall that only allow their IPs to access port 32400, is this correct? The reason I ask is because I am a bit unsure which port I should allow the to access. If I check the remote access page in Plex there is a public IP with a different port number (15985), shouldn’t they access the server through this port? I feel a bit confused about this.

Also the server keeps changin from not accessible remotely to being accessible remotely, I guess this is because the plex.tv service workers can’t reach my server to check availability, should I whitelist the worker IPs as well?

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If they’re to access your server from outside your home network, you’ll need to use the remote access port. Keep in mind ISPs rarely assign static IP addresses to their users – so you’ll have a hard time to pin them down with a firewall rule.

And yes… you’ll need the “workers” too.

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So the “remote access port” in this case is the “15985”?

Do I need to forward the 32400 port? or can I forward the “15985” port only?

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only 15985. 32400 is only used inside your home network.

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Ok thanks for the help.

For whitelisting of IP, do I need to allow the IP on port 32400 or 15985?

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15985

See IPs Being Blocked in Troubleshooting Remote Access | Plex Support

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Ok I think I manage to get all configs working now. Thanks a lot for the help