# PMS: extended periods without internet

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-synology, roku\
**Created:** [September 27, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457 "2021-09-27T18:27:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![zcutlip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@zcutlip](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zcutlip)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457/1 "2021-09-27T18:27:34Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.3.5033 (or latest  
Player Version#: latest

I’m looking for recommendations for running Plex Media Server & players for long periods without internet connectivity.

I’m helping a friend set up a complete plex system (PMS + players) on his sailboat. Sometime next year they’ll set sail for about a year of blue water sailing, which is to say they’ll be away from land for long periods of time. Possibly a month or more. When the are in port, internet availability & reliability will be variable.

Assuming initial setup is online, can it be made to work without internet?  
Will PMS, with a lifetime plexpass, need to periodically validate the plexpass license?  
Are some players better than others about working without internet?

We haven’t bought equipment yet, but here’s generally, the plan:

- Liftetime plexpass
- PMS running on a Synology NAS
- A Smart TV with Roku built in, or possibly a dedicated Roku device
- Possible playback via smartphones/laptops as well
- Everything connected onboard via local wifi
- Local wifi will be bridged to in-port wifi when available to get updates, etc.

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**Author:** ![beckfield](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/beckfield/32/7227_2.png) [@beckfield](https://forums.plex.tv/u/beckfield)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457/2 "2021-09-27T18:29:01Z")

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> [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325):
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> 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 …

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**Author:** ![zcutlip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@zcutlip](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zcutlip)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457/3 "2021-09-27T18:36:36Z")

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Thank you for sharing this no-internet guide! I did see it and read through it. It’s helpful!

I think this situation adds the additional wrinkle of being without internet for a long period of time. I got the impression that guide had short-term internet outages in mind; maybe a few days.

I’m wondering if anyone has experience with making Plex work for several weeks or more without internet?

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-extended-periods-without-internet/746457/4 "2021-12-26T18:37:17Z")

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