# Using Plex Without Internet Connection

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-plex-without-internet-connection/627281>\
**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-windows\
**Created:** [August 26, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-plex-without-internet-connection/627281 "2020-08-26T01:58:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 26, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-plex-without-internet-connection/627281/2 "2020-08-26T03:21:27Z")

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> [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325):
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> I’ve seen far too many posts regarding “can’t connect to Plex with no internet”, and an uprising/outcry always ensues. It eventually settles down, but the lack of single point resources can be frustrating. I’ve been there, no internet - can’t google anything from a computer so a phone will have to do, but navigating through results and trying “solutions” can be daunting. I’m creating this How-To to help alleviate those posts and help everyone access their servers when the net is down. Couple of …

Here’s another walk-through that has some good information:

> **[How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access](https://www.howtogeek.com/303282/how-to-use-plex-media-server-without-internet-access/)**
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> Plex can work without an internet connection, but you'll want to set it up ahead of time.

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