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FAQ 35: Start/Stop Plex using Task Scheduler

Due to a failure in Synology DSM 7.1 Update 7, manual start/stop is below

Synology has stated this will be fixed with their update at the end of February 2025.

Below is how you can start / stop PlexMediaServer without resorting to using SSH

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Stop Plex

1. Create a Task Scheduler task → User Script
2. Runs as ‘root’
3. has the command

STOP - Step 1

STOP - Step 2

Command to use:

synopkg stop PlexMediaServer

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START - Step 1

Start Plex

1. Create a Task Scheduler task → User Script
2. Runs as ‘root’

START - Step 2

Command to use:

synopkg start PlexMediaServer

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To Use:

1. Open Control Panel - Task Scheduler
2. Select the Stop or Start command
3. Click “Run”