Plex on Synology NAS

[spainfamily]

Server Version#: 1.32.8.7639-7000
Player Version#: 4.116.1
I’ve been running my PMS on a Synology NAS (DS-918+) nearly 4 years with virtually no real issues. Today I noticed while logged onto the NAS, PMS cannot be searched as an “installed app” nor is available on the NAS desktop. Today I installed the recent update and restarted the NAS…same issue. The crazy thing is PMS still works on all my devices - on network and remote. Anyone else experiencing this issue?

[tom80H]

As for the logo…

Synology FAQ - Questions, Answers, and a few How-To's

FAQ 34: Control Plex Media Server desktop icon visibility Server Version#: 1.32.6 + Player Version#: N/A Ability to hide Plex Media Server icon on DSM desktop At the request of many Synology users, we’ve been able to add the ability for you, the DSM admin, to control whether Plex Media Server is visible on the desktop of those users who you allow to sign into your Synology NAS. Normally, Plex Media Server is available in both the DSM Application menu and may be added to the desktop…

[spainfamily]

I didn’t hide it so is it something automatically done? If so, how do I add it back?

[spainfamily]

I can’t even see the app from here

[tom80H]

@spainfamily

I didn’t hide it so is it something automatically done?

From the guide linked above:

As of PMS 1.32.6,

1. The Plex Media Server Menu and Desktop items will not be visible to all users unless you so enable them.

@spainfamily

…how do I add it back?

See the instructions in the guide linked above…

[spainfamily]

sweet. Fixed. Or should I say figured out. Thanks

[ChuckPa]

If I may update here?

Because of the confusion with this, I’ve withdrawn the capability.

I’ve followed the DSM documentation and even checked with Synology but it doesn’t work for all users the way it’s supposed to so I have no choice but to withdraw it.

It’s causing more confusion than it’s worth