# Remove an unused server from Plex account

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144
**Category:** Plex Media Server
**Tags:** server-windows
**Created:** [June 13, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144 "2020-06-13T14:38:28Z")
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### Author: ![barisgrckr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/barisgrckr/32/194266_2.png) [@barisgrckr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/barisgrckr)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144/1 "2020-06-13T14:38:29Z")

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Server Version#: 1.19.4.2935-79e214ead  
Player Version#: 4.30.2  
I have been using Plex on my desktop for quite a long time, streaming my content to my smart TV. Recently I have bought a laptop and I am planning to move from desktop to laptop.

In my attempts to build a steady Windows installation, I had to format my laptop, which I have a Plex Server installation. Now I have finally setup a steady Windows installation, I have installed Plex Media Server one more time. But the previous, failed attempt of a Plex Server still keeps on appearing on my Plex web page. There is no option to remove server, disconnect server, or hide unused server, as far as I can see. Is there actually a way?

And, while we’re at it, in order for the desktop server to disappear as well, in the future, uninstalling media server from my desktop will be enough, am I right?

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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: [June 13, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144/2 "2020-06-13T14:46:16Z")

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In Plex Web, go to Settings \> Authorized Devices.  
Select “Server” from the dropdown to filter the list.  
Then remove the old server from the list.  
 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/3/c/3cbd3fa59b6d9fb8110246283428a901bf5fe06e.png)

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### Author: ![barisgrckr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/barisgrckr/32/194266_2.png) [@barisgrckr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/barisgrckr)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144/3 "2020-06-13T15:30:05Z")

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Well, I knew it should have been easy!

Thanks a lot Beckfield, greatly appreciated 🙂

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### Author: ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)
#### Post date: [June 14, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144/4 "2020-06-14T08:43:49Z")

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You might also have to reset your client apps, to select a new default server for them:  
[https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-the-mobile-apps-2#reset](https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-the-mobile-apps-2#reset)  
[https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-the-apps#reset](https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-the-apps#reset)  
[https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-plex-web#resethome](https://support.plex.tv/articles/customizing-plex-web#resethome)

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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: [September 12, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-an-unused-server-from-plex-account/603144/5 "2020-09-12T08:43:50Z")

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