Using plex on synology DSM 6.X. Is it allowed to change plex user password?

[FordGuy61]

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Is it allowed to change plex password

No.

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I find it unsecure to have a “generated” or “constant” password for a new user on my nas. maybe everyone knows this password, it is not safe.

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