Server Version#:1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Player Version#: Before I explain my problem - I am a complete novice. So the best I can do is follow simple instructions! I only use Plex to play my music library on my mobile hard drives and NAS. The ‘server version’ I typed above - this is the ‘version’ I…

[image] mikesmee: I transfered my database from the old laptop to the new What did you do and what didn’t you? Did you transfer the registry data as well? If you did, the old server must never be running again.

I did transfer registry. I accessed it via regedit and then copied it to the new laptop. I then exited Plex from my old laptop.

Then the “identity” of the old server was copied to the new machine. Your Plex clients should ideally not show anything different than before. [image] mikesmee: the old computer is still the Server Host. What exactly do you mean by that? How did you determine it?

When I tried to play music from my new laptop - the message said my server not available

Did you verify on the new server machine, that the network connection is classified as “private”? It must not be “public”.

I just checked in ‘Network & Internet’. Private Network is checked - Public is not

On your clients, have you tried to sign out of your account, close the Plex app, then start it up and sign in again? This should force it to contact plex.tv and fetch the updated server address. Are you working with an manually created port forwarding for remote access? If so, did you edit it to …

I’m sorry - you must be frustrated with me. I barely understand the questions you are asking me. BUT - i did sign out of PLEX and when i try to sign in again - the message on the sign in page says - ‘This application is at 192.168.100.146 and is not hosted by Plex. Continue only if you recognize …

BTW - the above ip address is my new laptop’s

[image] mikesmee: the message on the sign in page says - ‘This application is at 192.168.100.146 and is not hosted by Plex. Continue only if you recognize this server and with to grant access’ This is nomal, if you use the local Plex web app. You can continue on that page. Make sure to grant…

Transfer server host from old to new laptop

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OttoKerner April 11, 2026, 10:16am 13

It depends on which web browser you’re using. See Important note about the Plex Web app - Local Network Access

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Transfer server host from old to new laptop

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