Why it should be this complicated to access your own server?

[tom80H]

@gicamuci

I want to access my OWN Plex server from outside my LAN… and it is impossible. Why it should be so complicated ? Please enlighten me.

Did you already have a look at the related troubleshooting support article?

https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/

There’s also a guide with some more details on how to troubleshoot remote access issues.

The Basics of Remote Access Troubleshooting

When it comes to remote access, there’s a lot of different factors which can impact your setup. Some are under your own control, others not so much. First off… there’s a dedicated support article on troubleshooting your remote access. I strongly recommend you have a look at that. Find below some additional remarks on how to troubleshoot your remote access setup. Review your internet access / remote access configuration It’s good practice to review if Plex gets the correct public IP address…

@gicamuci

whenever I don’t have Internet access for whatever reason… No Plex access… Why ?

Plex depends on authenticating via their backend. You can configure your setup to minimize this.

[HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet

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 …

@gicamuci

So I paid this plex pass to have access to my own LAN.

You don’t need a Plex Pass membership to access your own server remotely.