# \#granting-access **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/granting-access/170.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Sending invitation to an email address no longer supported?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sending-invitation-to-an-email-address-no-longer-supported/942336)
**Author:** [@Cobrin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cobrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sending-invitation-to-an-email-address-no-longer-supported/942336 "2026-09-01T01:57:38Z")
https://support.plex.tv/articles/201105738-creating-and-managing-server-shares seems to no longer be accurate. It’s no longer possible to grant access to an email address. The screen now says “Enter a Plex username or s… --- ## [Feature request: per user bandwidth limits](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-per-user-bandwidth-limits/192859)
**Author:** [@itsrumsey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/itsrumsey)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-per-user-bandwidth-limits/192859 "2026-07-31T04:23:20Z")
So it has been nearly 8 months since “Streaming Brain” debuted with a global per stream quality limit and global total bandwidth limit, but no enhancements have been made in that time. Now that the base features exist, … --- ## [Convites para serviador pressoal](https://forums.plex.tv/t/convites-para-serviador-pressoal/939686)
**Author:** [@Dragon\_Serv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dragon_Serv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/convites-para-serviador-pressoal/939686 "2026-06-14T16:52:10Z")
\ **Author:** [@JerrKo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JerrKo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-view-shared-single-item-s/939195 "2026-05-28T04:24:52Z") I have a Family Movies library setup for titles that I do not put any restrictions on. My 10 year old has her own Plex ID with access to this library. All is good. Now, I want to share selected titles with her from my… --- ## [Server libraries inaccessible to invited and managed Plex Home users despite correct permissions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-libraries-inaccessible-to-invited-and-managed-plex-home-users-despite-correct-permissions/939170)
**Author:** [@Dontpanicau](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dontpanicau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-libraries-inaccessible-to-invited-and-managed-plex-home-users-despite-correct-permissions/939170 "2026-05-26T04:14:20Z")
Player Version#: 4.159.0 Managed users and invited users can’t see server libraries at all Plex Media Server on Windows. Server owner has Plex Pass lifetime. Remote access works and libraries work perfectly on the admi… --- ## [Giving a friend access to my plex server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/giving-a-friend-access-to-my-plex-server/939029)
**Author:** [@HlGHLANDER](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HlGHLANDER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/giving-a-friend-access-to-my-plex-server/939029 "2026-05-21T13:22:03Z")
I’m trying to give access to my Plex Server, but it tells me I have exceeded my limit for account sharing. How can this be, because I just removed a couple of friends already. I literally have only 3 friends with acces… --- ## [Library access problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-access-problem/938732)
**Author:** [@Brahemorik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Brahemorik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/library-access-problem/938732 "2026-05-12T14:22:12Z")
Hello everyone, here’s my problem: I have a Plex account and I can access my NAS library without any issues. However, when I try to log in with the account managed by my child, they don’t have access to the library. Yet… --- ## [Can't get onto my friends server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-get-onto-my-friends-server/938364)
**Author:** [@damien\_240](https://forums.plex.tv/u/damien_240)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-get-onto-my-friends-server/938364 "2026-04-29T03:39:57Z")
Sorry i am a complete noob here, i have accepted my friends request and i can see him in my friend, BUT i cant seem to get onto his server. i cant even find where i would even do it. There are no options anywhere. The fr… --- ## [I can no longer watch my friends movies or tv shows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-can-no-longer-watch-my-friends-movies-or-tv-shows/938253)
**Author:** [@Takedone](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Takedone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-can-no-longer-watch-my-friends-movies-or-tv-shows/938253 "2026-04-23T17:21:06Z")
For about a month now every time I get on Plex, it just shows me videos and TV shows that are from Plex itself. I used to be able to watch movies and TV shows for my friends that I have on Plex and now I can no longer se… --- ## [Help: Can't Get Shares to Be Accepted](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-cant-get-shares-to-be-accepted/938189)
**Author:** [@WarConsigliere](https://forums.plex.tv/u/WarConsigliere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-cant-get-shares-to-be-accepted/938189 "2026-04-21T10:07:38Z")
I think this is a problem that’s been going on for a while, but I’ve just been able to get someone to walk me through the problem they’re having. I’m running server 1.43.1.10611 on a Synology NAS. I’ve got pretty much … --- ## [Plex Home invite bugged and will not resolve](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-home-invite-bugged-and-will-not-resolve/937875)
**Author:** [@rominate](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rominate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-home-invite-bugged-and-will-not-resolve/937875 "2026-04-10T16:05:16Z")
I tried to invite someone to my Plex Media Server via Plex Home and now it is stuck in a state where I can’t cancel the invite and the receipient can’t accept or decline it. The invite is there, it shows up on both our e… --- ## [Multiple ghost pending invites after server reinstall – “This user is already invited” for 15 users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-ghost-pending-invites-after-server-reinstall-this-user-is-already-invited-for-15-users/937667)
**Author:** [@Nexius2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Nexius2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-ghost-pending-invites-after-server-reinstall-this-user-is-already-invited-for-15-users/937667 "2026-04-02T22:50:27Z")
Hello, I reinstalled my Plex Media Server from scratch this morning. Everything was working fine before the reinstall (obviously not, but this part was ok). After setting up the new server and trying to re-grant librar… --- ## [Allow managed users to have access to shared content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-managed-users-to-have-access-to-shared-content/86229)
**Author:** [@kiyose](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kiyose)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-managed-users-to-have-access-to-shared-content/86229 "2026-03-27T18:46:28Z")
I have a managed user for my child. I'd like to be able to allow that user to see specific shared libraries from my friends who have lots of kid appropriate content. I don't see this as a problem since a managed user… --- ## [Only able to grant access to first 10 libraries on my server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-able-to-grant-access-to-first-10-libraries-on-my-server/937186)
**Author:** [@YM\_Industries](https://forums.plex.tv/u/YM_Industries)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-able-to-grant-access-to-first-10-libraries-on-my-server/937186 "2026-03-17T07:59:33Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10467 Player Version#: N/A Hi, I’m a Plex Pass user and I’ve run into what I believe is a bug. I created a new library today, and found that I was unable to grant anybody else access to it. Aft… --- ## [Sharing - is it possible to share a Library and Labels?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sharing-is-it-possible-to-share-a-library-and-labels/936920)
**Author:** [@Stupid\_Username](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Stupid_Username)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sharing-is-it-possible-to-share-a-library-and-labels/936920 "2026-03-07T15:38:09Z")
My plex library is set up with 4 libraries, Grown up Films / TV & Kids Films / TV. This has worked great so far, and I have shared the kids films with friends and family that have kids etc. However now a couple of mine a… --- ## [Block TV-MA for child account, except 1 show](https://forums.plex.tv/t/block-tv-ma-for-child-account-except-1-show/936546)
**Author:** [@JacobOliver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JacobOliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/block-tv-ma-for-child-account-except-1-show/936546 "2026-02-20T20:10:36Z")
I have 2 shared accounts with access to my libraries (my kids). I have all the movie and TV show ratings accurate and allow them both age appropriate access to the libraries/media as expected based on ratings. My oldest … --- ## [All of my friends have lost access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/all-of-my-friends-have-lost-access/936434)
**Author:** [@TimCorcoran](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TimCorcoran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/all-of-my-friends-have-lost-access/936434 "2026-02-17T21:09:52Z")
I am running version 1.43.0.10467 of PMS and when I checked Manage Library Access I found “No friends with access”. I haven’t changed anything and I updated to this version months ago. What do I need to do to update my… --- ## [Removed Users Cannot Add New](https://forums.plex.tv/t/removed-users-cannot-add-new/936289)
**Author:** [@CRHeimerdinger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CRHeimerdinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/removed-users-cannot-add-new/936289 "2026-02-12T11:50:26Z")
I had maxed out sharing my library with users. I removed those who do not use it anymore and now cannot add anymore new ones. It still says the limit has been reached. Is there a known issue or a way to fix this with a w… --- ## [Season / Episode Access Granularity with Labels](https://forums.plex.tv/t/season-episode-access-granularity-with-labels/936150)
**Author:** [@sushir1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sushir1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/season-episode-access-granularity-with-labels/936150 "2026-02-07T22:46:42Z")
Please allow Labels to be applied on a per-season or per-episode basis for more granular user access controls. This would be very applicable for enhanced parental controls, particularly when you control access to manage… --- ## [Shared library limit](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shared-library-limit/936129)
**Author:** [@hamt85](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hamt85)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shared-library-limit/936129 "2026-02-06T22:50:52Z")
I have just started to share my library. Have a paid account.added three people.trying to add fourth and get a limit error. --- ## [Viewing Restrictions // MOD: option to see content but require permission to watch/play](https://forums.plex.tv/t/viewing-restrictions-mod-option-to-see-content-but-require-permission-to-watch-play/935966)
**Author:** [@b\_downunder\_hotmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/b_downunder_hotmail.com)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/viewing-restrictions-mod-option-to-see-content-but-require-permission-to-watch-play/935966 "2026-02-02T02:27:00Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10467 Player Version#: \ Would like to understand how to set up a restriction on Plex Home, … --- ## [Kids accounts that aren't Home Users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kids-accounts-that-arent-home-users/935026)
**Author:** [@OfficeSpacePirate](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OfficeSpacePirate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/kids-accounts-that-arent-home-users/935026 "2026-01-04T15:58:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156-720010156 Player Version#: Any I either need help figuring out how to achieve something or this may result in a feature request. I have 5 nieces and nephews that are all growing out of be… --- ## [Allowing children to see content of subfolders of a folder added to a library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allowing-children-to-see-content-of-subfolders-of-a-folder-added-to-a-library/934411)
**Author:** [@JacobBNielsen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JacobBNielsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allowing-children-to-see-content-of-subfolders-of-a-folder-added-to-a-library/934411 "2025-12-10T17:21:04Z")
In my libraries when logged in with my own profile, I can see all movies including those in sub folders. My kids however can only see the movies placed directly in the folder added to the library. Why is that, and how … --- ## [Only one server show up for my local profil](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-one-server-show-up-for-my-local-profil/933658)
**Author:** [@Executable77](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Executable77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/only-one-server-show-up-for-my-local-profil/933658 "2025-11-20T11:18:45Z")
Hello everyone, I am running 3 separate Plex Media Server instances (all on Docker). Admin account: I can see and access all 3 servers perfectly. Managed User: Can only see one server. The Issue: I am trying to… --- ## [Trouble granting library access over multiple servers/operating systems under the same account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-granting-library-access-over-multiple-servers-operating-systems-under-the-same-account/933634)
**Author:** [@TheHighestFive](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheHighestFive)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-granting-library-access-over-multiple-servers-operating-systems-under-the-same-account/933634 "2025-11-18T23:12:21Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 My computer has three operating systems (Ubuntu, Debian, and Windows). I primarily use Plex from my Ubuntu system. Account name: TheHighestFive, Server name: Spiky. Things were working fine as I… --- ## [Grant Access "Send" button does nothing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/grant-access-send-button-does-nothing/933068)
**Author:** [@thebigtomster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thebigtomster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/grant-access-send-button-does-nothing/933068 "2025-10-31T19:53:30Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: n/a I am trying to grant access to a preexisting library that I have granted access to before. This year the “send” button does nothing and the process cannot continue. T… --- ## [Feature Idea - Limit times users can use plex // mod: access schedule](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-idea-limit-times-users-can-use-plex-mod-access-schedule/92703)
**Author:** [@nexthype](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nexthype)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-idea-limit-times-users-can-use-plex-mod-access-schedule/92703 "2025-10-24T17:28:15Z")
Hey First off, love Plex. Love it so much I bought a server just for it to go on and currently have around 2,000 movies and TV shows running on it. Also have Plex Pass I'd love to see a feature to be able to rest… --- ## [Cannot share media server with new plex users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-share-media-server-with-new-plex-users/932083)
**Author:** [@Chevell](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Chevell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-share-media-server-with-new-plex-users/932083 "2025-10-03T08:21:23Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.9.9912 Player Version#: Plex Web No matter what I do, I can no longer give access to my media server to new plex users. They get the invite, they accept, but it never shows up on the left side. I… --- ## [Setup Plex Home managed account can't access to server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/setup-plex-home-managed-account-cant-access-to-server/931792)
**Author:** [@The\_Pisi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/The_Pisi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/setup-plex-home-managed-account-cant-access-to-server/931792 "2025-10-01T06:00:45Z")
Hi everyone, I have configured a managed account and I have granted to this account with all the libraries of my server. The user seems configured correctly infact in the user Library section says that he has access… --- ## [Friend list sharing to 2 servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friend-list-sharing-to-2-servers/931985)
**Author:** [@scornell2288](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scornell2288)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friend-list-sharing-to-2-servers/931985 "2025-09-30T19:33:45Z")
Hello all, I setup a new server on a Synology DS1520+ and have recreated all of my libraries, 80tb of media has already been migrated to the Synology and the libraries folders have been mapped. Back on my “old” server my… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/granting-access/170.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=granting-access)