# \#managed-accounts **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/managed-accounts/4.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [BUG: Managed-user Live TV restriction not enforced until “Disabled” setting is toggled and reverted](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-managed-user-live-tv-restriction-not-enforced-until-disabled-setting-is-toggled-and-reverted/941667)
**Author:** [@bmark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bmark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-managed-user-live-tv-restriction-not-enforced-until-disabled-setting-is-toggled-and-reverted/941667 "2026-08-14T18:54:16Z")
This appears to be the same issue reported in this older thread, which has since been automatically closed. The same workaround still resolves the problem, so the underlying issue appears to remain present. Environment … --- ## [All managed (restricted) Plex Home users deleted from my account without any action on my side](https://forums.plex.tv/t/all-managed-restricted-plex-home-users-deleted-from-my-account-without-any-action-on-my-side/941374)
**Author:** [@Klizzy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Klizzy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/all-managed-restricted-plex-home-users-deleted-from-my-account-without-any-action-on-my-side/941374 "2026-08-10T12:39:02Z")
Hello, on August 6, 2026, between 17:30 and 18:03 UTC, all seven managed (restricted) users of my Plex Home were removed from my account — without any action on my side. I did not delete them, received no security or n… --- ## [Admin profile can access local server, all managed profiles say server is not available](https://forums.plex.tv/t/admin-profile-can-access-local-server-all-managed-profiles-say-server-is-not-available/940825)
**Author:** [@btewinkle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/btewinkle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/admin-profile-can-access-local-server-all-managed-profiles-say-server-is-not-available/940825 "2026-07-22T21:16:43Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10828 Player Version#: 9.12 For the past week, my admin profile works as expected, but all my managed profiles get a “server is unavalable” response. This is a all-local network via wifi, across… --- ## [Managed Users disappeared from Plex Home after accepting invite while logged into primary account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-users-disappeared-from-plex-home-after-accepting-invite-while-logged-into-primary-account/940597)
**Author:** [@Squibly](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Squibly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-users-disappeared-from-plex-home-after-accepting-invite-while-logged-into-primary-account/940597 "2026-07-13T23:30:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 4.159.0 I have Plex Server installed on my QNAP. I have a few Managed Accounts setup for my kids. I was trying to setup an invited user to Plex Home, I sent the invite to… --- ## [Managed User disappeared after accepting a Friend invitation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-user-disappeared-after-accepting-a-friend-invitation/940118)
**Author:** [@jpm\_odv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jpm_odv)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-user-disappeared-after-accepting-a-friend-invitation/940118 "2026-06-29T08:50:15Z")
Hello, I believe I have encountered a Plex Home account issue. Environment Plex Media Server 1.43.3.10768 Plex Pass Unraid / Docker What happened I had a Managed User that had approximately 8 years of watch… --- ## [Hide what users are watching](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hide-what-users-are-watching/764356)
**Author:** [@A\_Dandy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/A_Dandy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hide-what-users-are-watching/764356 "2026-06-25T14:15:59Z")
For the sake of the privacy of the users on my sever I would like to be able to hide what it is they are watching and just see that a user is watching so I can track the bandwidth and CUP usage instead. \[mod-edit: addit… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Plex HTPC, Managed account cant access media servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-htpc-managed-account-cant-access-media-servers/939455)
**Author:** [@Christer\_o\_E](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Christer_o_E)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-htpc-managed-account-cant-access-media-servers/939455 "2026-06-09T19:59:00Z")
Server Version#:1.3.10 Player Version#: 1.70.1.303-5bbf114f platform version#: 23.08 Togheter with my own account I have two managed accounts for my children. From web interface on a PC I can access all accounts OK. … --- ## [Plex server is not available for any managed user](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-is-not-available-for-any-managed-user/938922)
**Author:** [@djjasonk1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/djjasonk1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-is-not-available-for-any-managed-user/938922 "2026-05-19T03:32:05Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: I’ve claimed unclaimed and claimed again. I’ve deleted all of the managed users, and added them back. I rebuilt the the docker container that plex runs in. Everything works perfect … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Allow managed accounts to see their own play history](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-managed-accounts-to-see-their-own-play-history/937488)
**Author:** [@ncohafmuta](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ncohafmuta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-managed-accounts-to-see-their-own-play-history/937488 "2026-03-27T04:50:05Z")
Even if it was just enabled on the item level, this would be fine. I didn’t notice this restriction for one of my managed users until recently, but if I was one of them, this would drive me mad. --- ## [Reorder Plex users at sign-in window](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reorder-plex-users-at-sign-in-window/937244)
**Author:** [@darrenpauli](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darrenpauli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reorder-plex-users-at-sign-in-window/937244 "2026-03-19T02:03:49Z")
Hi folks, Feature: Change the order in which users appear during user selection sign-in. Current: Order of users cannot be changed other than with hacky python scripts. Need: Most commonly used accounts can be ordered… --- ## [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… --- ## [Managed User Automatic Audio/Subtitle settings not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-user-automatic-audio-subtitle-settings-not-working/933595)
**Author:** [@web\_ma](https://forums.plex.tv/u/web_ma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-user-automatic-audio-subtitle-settings-not-working/933595 "2025-11-28T20:05:23Z")
I tried with a movie that has never been played by any account. On the master account, there’s no problem; the preferred language is correctly selected. But it still doesn’t select the correct language on a managed accou… --- ## [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… --- ## [Managed Account Cannot Set Audio and Subtitle Languages for Show](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-account-cannot-set-audio-and-subtitle-languages-for-show/933274)
**Author:** [@lcooper252](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lcooper252)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-account-cannot-set-audio-and-subtitle-languages-for-show/933274 "2025-11-17T15:37:02Z")
In the past, when logged in as a managed account, I’ve been able to click the three dots on a show and click Settings to choose preferred Audio and Subtitle languages for a specific show. This is completely separate from… --- ## [Unable to log in as user on Samsung TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-log-in-as-user-on-samsung-tv/933337)
**Author:** [@RottenSod](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RottenSod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-log-in-as-user-on-samsung-tv/933337 "2025-11-09T06:15:30Z")
With a Plex Server on a Windows laptop, I have no issues on a second laptop or my mobile phones. On my Samsung smart TV I updated the Plex app and tried to connect to my server. The TV suggested I enter a 4-digit code in… --- ## [Photo Library Access for Managed Users?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/photo-library-access-for-managed-users/932690)
**Author:** [@benstreeper](https://forums.plex.tv/u/benstreeper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/photo-library-access-for-managed-users/932690 "2025-10-22T13:43:23Z")
Server Version#: 4.152.0 Player Version#: doesn’t seem to matter I created my first Photo Library today so that my Mom and Dad can see some of our photos. Currently I have them set up as Managed users in my account, j… --- ## [Plex Home options to create Managed Accounts do not appear](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-home-options-to-create-managed-accounts-do-not-appear/932276)
**Author:** [@dandaman12](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dandaman12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-home-options-to-create-managed-accounts-do-not-appear/932276 "2025-10-09T05:16:34Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10162 Player Version#: \ i don’t see the ability to add manage accounts in the settings plex… --- ## [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… --- ## [Managed Account Has Access to Live TV on iPadOS with Live TV and DVR Access Disabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-account-has-access-to-live-tv-on-ipados-with-live-tv-and-dvr-access-disabled/931691)
**Author:** [@dblevin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dblevin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-account-has-access-to-live-tv-on-ipados-with-live-tv-and-dvr-access-disabled/931691 "2025-09-26T12:43:00Z")
Server Version#: 4.152.0 Player Version#: 2025.25.0 (1245) I setup my young child with a Plex Home Managed Account. On the “Restrictions” tab of their account, I have the “Younger Kid” profile applied, Allow Downloads … --- ## [Can't grant access to libraries for a managed account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-grant-access-to-libraries-for-a-managed-account/931445)
**Author:** [@palvardeich](https://forums.plex.tv/u/palvardeich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-grant-access-to-libraries-for-a-managed-account/931445 "2025-09-20T17:00:35Z")
Server Version#:1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: doesn’t matter I have 10 local libraries created on my server. However, I only see 6 of them in the managed account access control interface. Created Libraries: Granti… --- ## [\[existing\] Managed Users no longer have access (all clients)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/existing-managed-users-no-longer-have-access-all-clients/931217)
**Author:** [@aR3SA4Ry](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aR3SA4Ry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/existing-managed-users-no-longer-have-access-all-clients/931217 "2025-09-18T06:41:12Z")
Tried on Samsung, Windows, Android and web. My “main” account works fine. All Managed Users no longer see my server. They only see “Home” and a constantly spinning icon that never resolves. I added a new managed user… --- ## [Plex Password Reset: Seeking Clarity and Reassurance](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-password-reset-seeking-clarity-and-reassurance/930894)
**Author:** [@jfreiman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jfreiman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-password-reset-seeking-clarity-and-reassurance/930894 "2025-09-15T06:01:52Z")
Has anyone here successfully reset their Plex password recently? I’ve held off because I host a shared server with two non-tech-savvy friends in my home. Resetting means I’d have to walk them through logging in, accessi… --- ## [How to share with managed users that does not go into 'Media' tab](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-share-with-managed-users-that-does-not-go-into-media-tab/930712)
**Author:** [@BTe17](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BTe17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-share-with-managed-users-that-does-not-go-into-media-tab/930712 "2025-09-10T17:41:02Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10122 Player Version#: \ Hi, Is there a way to have specific media ie. TV Shows/Movies/Movi… --- ## [Managed Accounts stopped working overnight](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-stopped-working-overnight/930572)
**Author:** [@quicksilver86](https://forums.plex.tv/u/quicksilver86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-stopped-working-overnight/930572 "2025-09-09T12:23:31Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.9.9961 Since yesterday night when I log into any Managed accounts I no longer see their specific content, like recently viewed shows and stream, but I see a mirrored version of my main account. If … --- ## [Managed Accounts Unable to Skip Commercials in DVR Content?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-unable-to-skip-commercials-in-dvr-content/928223)
**Author:** [@veeejay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/veeejay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-unable-to-skip-commercials-in-dvr-content/928223 "2025-08-08T16:37:57Z")
I’ve seen other posts about this, but no confirmation from anyone, just speculation that the feature was removed, or never existed for managed users. Can anyone confirm that Managed Accounts are not able to skip commerci… --- ## ["Request failed with status code 500" when editing library access for a plex home managed account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-failed-with-status-code-500-when-editing-library-access-for-a-plex-home-managed-account/926885)
**Author:** [@dubdrive](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dubdrive)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-failed-with-status-code-500-when-editing-library-access-for-a-plex-home-managed-account/926885 "2025-08-05T10:02:47Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.9.9961 on QNAP NAS Player Version#: na I’m trying to add library access to a managed account on the ‘plex home’ server screen. Every time I click ‘save changes’ button, it gives me this error. I… --- ## [Managed users I create how do i share access?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-users-i-create-how-do-i-share-access/928032)
**Author:** [@99myplex17](https://forums.plex.tv/u/99myplex17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-users-i-create-how-do-i-share-access/928032 "2025-08-05T01:48:27Z")
I have created managed users for my family (in house). Its not allowing me to give them access to the libraries. I just reinstalled the server and it has changed. In the share tab there isn’t an option for it. Im at a … --- ## [Stuck in Plex Home — Managed Profile Reappears on Every New Server (Even After Full Reset)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stuck-in-plex-home-managed-profile-reappears-on-every-new-server-even-after-full-reset/927199)
**Author:** [@danko\_a](https://forums.plex.tv/u/danko_a)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stuck-in-plex-home-managed-profile-reappears-on-every-new-server-even-after-full-reset/927199 "2025-07-27T22:10:08Z")
Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone here knows how to resolve the following issue — I’ve tried everything I can think of, but I’m still stuck. My Plex account seems to be permanently tied to a Plex Home environment. Every … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/managed-accounts/4.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=managed-accounts)