@Duckminster said:
I will try this, thanks.I had thought that since I’m connecting to my server to add users, that the user accounts were stored on the server. At a minimum I see no reason why they couldn’t be cached there for offline use.
The limitations with users is unfortunate. I invested considerable time and money to create a portable Plex server, and also paid for a lifetime Plex membership specifically to enjoy offline access. To discover that I’m left with a crippled, one-user experience when I cut the cord leaves me thinking that I chose the wrong platform and my time and money has been wasted. My own fault for not researching this further in the beginning.
Anyone know if resolving this user account limitation when Plex is has no internet is on the Plex roadmap?
I would suggest that Plex add a FAQ that describes the limitations of their platform when not connected to the internet so that others like myself won’t be caught in the same situation. I can’t help but think that there are thousands of weekenders like myself with no internet access and who need to bring their movie library with them for the family to enjoy, and who also require the managed restrictions offered via user accounts.
@Duckminster… Fast forward now to March 2018, two years after your comment… I have just purchased the Plex Pass, and I wish I could have read your comment beforehand. The only reason why I got the Plex Pass was to have offline access and user restrictions. I feel your struggle bro, this is such a disappointment!
