# Plex off the grid usage? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [July 24, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300 "2019-07-24T21:26:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ajmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ec8ea/32.png) [@ajmas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ajmas)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300/1 "2019-07-24T21:26:07Z")
I used to be able to use Plex client to connect to a local Plex Media Server, even in the absence of an internet connection. Did this functionality get forgotten somewhere or is still there, but not obvious? I ask since recently my internet connection was out for four days and during that period I could not use Plex to access my local media server. I needed to resort to VLC on an AppleTV to be able to watch my movies. ---
**Author:** ![FlyMeFriendly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/flymefriendly/32/139602_2.png) [@FlyMeFriendly](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FlyMeFriendly)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300/2 "2019-07-24T22:37:16Z")
Many threads on this. Do a search and you’ll see what you need to do for offline viewing. ---
**Author:** ![ajmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ec8ea/32.png) [@ajmas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ajmas)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300/3 "2019-07-25T08:14:27Z")
I’ll continue looking (didn’t find anything yet), but the main issue is that I have to log in before I can do anything and if my tokens expired, then I am stuck. The issue is I can’t log in if there is no internet connection. I I can’t log in, then I can’t use Plex locally. I just tried on my iPhone all I get is a login screen. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/c/7/c7d7bebeedf0482fb66d4f23435fdfa3647af070.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![FlyMeFriendly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/flymefriendly/32/139602_2.png) [@FlyMeFriendly](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FlyMeFriendly)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300/4 "2019-07-25T15:38:32Z")
Here’s some links: > [@\[HowTo\] 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 … > [@Plex without Internet access?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-without-internet-access/91660): > > Hi everyone,   So today my home experienced an Internet outage when a construction crew hit a line.  Wouldn't of cared so much,  except I learned that PLEX is dependent on Internet access to run.   I have a Synology that run PLEX and all my content is local.   Is there a way to operate PLEX when the Internet fails?  Or should I begin looking at other alternatives? [https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/46mxz6/plex\_on\_local\_network\_with\_no\_internet/?st=jyiud18o&sh=1c58c4f5](https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/46mxz6/plex_on_local_network_with_no_internet/?st=jyiud18o&sh=1c58c4f5) > **[How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access](https://www.howtogeek.com/303282/how-to-use-plex-media-server-without-internet-access/)** > > Plex can work without an internet connection, but you'll want to set it up ahead of time. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-off-the-grid-usage/437300/5 "2019-10-23T15:38:32Z")
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