# Replacement for Plex that runs offline **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [February 19, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacement-for-plex-that-runs-offline/692545 "2021-02-19T19:23:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**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:** [February 19, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacement-for-plex-that-runs-offline/692545/2 "2021-02-19T19:30:27Z")
It just takes a little preparation: > [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325): > > 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 … > **[How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access](https://www.howtogeek.com/303282/how-to-use-plex-media-server-without-internet-access/)** > > Plex can work without an internet connection, but you'll want to set it up ahead of time. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacement-for-plex-that-runs-offline/692545)._