Get an option during the install that Plex media server is installed as a service so it runs even if you do not logon to the server.

[image] PMS as a service Tips, Tricks & How-Tos This post will always contain the latest version of the Plex service wrapper. This is not official or affiliated with Plex in any way and was originally made for personal use. Treat it as such and please don’t bug the Plex d…

In addition to the guide posted by Otto… there’s already an existing suggestion asking for Plex to add that option. If you still want this (beyond the guide), please comment/vote in that thread in order to help us avoid distracting or cannibalizing votes. Unless we’ve been missing some unique aspe…

Option to install plex as a service instead on windows

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OttoKerner March 27, 2024, 6:01pm 2

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Option to install plex as a service instead on windows

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