Unable to connect to Plex Server when Mac user not logged in

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Running PMS on macOS Big Sur 11.2.3. Upgraded to a new Mac.

On the old Mac, I would always have to log in once after a restart to start PMS and then the server became available from all my devices within my network and remotely. When the Mac would “sleep” or I would go to login page of Mac where users are listed, PMS would still be available to my devices.

On the new Mac, I also have to log in once after a restart to start PMS. Only now, when the Mac sleeps or I return to login page, PMS stops becoming available. It is only available when I am actively logged in as a user.

From a security standpoint, I don’t want to have to remain logged in at all times to access the server. Any ideas?

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Are your Energy Saving settings the same as the old one?

Double check all of your settings between the two and compare.

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Same here. Something happened with the latest update. I have to go wake my computer to use Plex from my Apple TV now…

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