# Playing local media without external internet connection **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-windows\ **Created:** [November 22, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playing-local-media-without-external-internet-connection/656162 "2020-11-22T06:52:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**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:** [November 23, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playing-local-media-without-external-internet-connection/656162/2 "2020-11-23T00:11:55Z")
There’s some caveats to that but it can be done. I recommend having a closer look at this thread in the tips & tricks section: > [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325): > > 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 … --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playing-local-media-without-external-internet-connection/656162)._