How to make Plex offline without connection to internet for security purpose. I just want a local media server but with security as higher priority.

You don’t. It’s not designed that way. Maybe if there is enough interest, Engineering will consider an Offline mode.

Count me in. Majority of my content is stored and played locally. Don’t use podcast as it’s way to buggy, no webshows, news, tidal or free content. Music I sync and play when remote.

There is a way to do it. Be aware that there will be limitations. [image] [HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet Tips, Tricks & How-Tos 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 …

Thanks @beckfield . That is one way. I don’t usually mention it because almost every request I get for “offline mode” is to run without restrictions, specifically Hardware Transcoding.

Please make the feature available for subscription-based if plex depends on internet for the free version. Thanks.

A request for the same feature exists already, and it has more votes. [image] [Feature-Request] Built in local authentication server (prevent plex.tv outage) Feature Suggestions I would like to see a local authentication server built into Plex that would perform a couple f…

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beckfield June 7, 2020, 3:20pm 4

There is a way to do it. Be aware that there will be limitations.

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