# Set up a second PMS, but cannot access it via browser **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-docker\ **Created:** [April 3, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263 "2020-04-03T18:33:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wpwoodjr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/6f9a4e/32.png) [@wpwoodjr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wpwoodjr)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263/1 "2020-04-03T18:33:44Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.18.9.2578 I’ve created a second Plex Media Server instance on a different IP address than my first one, however when I try to connect to the second one via the browser, Plex web takes me to the first one’s interface and I cannot access the second one’s settings even though the browser URL indicates I am on the second server. I have a Plex Pass and am signed in. I’m confused! Help! ---
**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:** [April 3, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263/2 "2020-04-03T18:40:27Z")
I’m not real expert at this, but one thing I know is that two instances of the server can’t share the same port. Here’s someone else’s comment that may help: > [@Plex doesn't work with 2 servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-work-with-2-servers/540879/2): > > Yes, it does work with two servers as I have two servers running on my home network… As for the port forwarding, you need different internet facing ports for each server… Personally I have external port 32410 forwarded to port 32400 of one server and external port 32420 forwarded to port 32400 of the second server… As for trying to claim the new server, I believe I shutdown the first server while I tried to sign onto the second server from that system’s console using the localhost address an n… ---
**Author:** ![wpwoodjr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/6f9a4e/32.png) [@wpwoodjr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wpwoodjr)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263/3 "2020-04-03T19:32:18Z")
Thanks for the link. I’m having the exact same issue as that guy. It was never resolved for him ☹ ---
**Author:** ![wpwoodjr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/6f9a4e/32.png) [@wpwoodjr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wpwoodjr)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263/4 "2020-04-03T21:12:51Z")
Ah ha! The key seems to be: 1. Before starting the second server, delete all of its config files that may be left over from previous attempts to run it. 2. After starting the server, during initial setup, use an incognito browser that is on the same machine as the server. Clear cache in the browser for good luck, then go to [http://127.0.0.1](http://127.0.0.1):port/web (if you’re using Docker in bridged mode, use the bridge port, otherwise 32400). Don’t use the machine’s actual IP address. This will give you the option at the app.plex.tv login screen to login or to skip logging in by clicking on “What’s this?” 3. If you did not log in during step 1, you _ **must** _ add a library during initial setup. If you don’t, the browser just sits there with a spinner at a link that looks like: [http://127.0.0.1](http://127.0.0.1):port/web/index.html#!/client-setup 4. If you did log in, you should see the new server listed under More on the left side That’s what worked for me! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-up-a-second-pms-but-cannot-access-it-via-browser/567263/5 "2020-07-02T21:16:35Z")
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