Can You Run Plex on Linux?

Can You Run Plex on Linux?
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Plex Media Server can run on Windows, Mac, or Linux computers—some people use their every-day computer, others have a dedicated computer. It can also be installed on a compatible network attached storage (NAS) device. Generally, Plex works just fine on most modern computers.

How do I install Plex on Linux?

How to Install Plex on Ubuntu 20.04

  1. Step 1: Download Plex Media Merver. The first step will be to download the Plex media server for Linux from its official Downloads page. …
  2. Step 2: Install Plex Media Server. …
  3. Step 3: Configure Plex Media Server. …
  4. Step 4: Access Plex Media Server. …
  5. Step 5: Update Plex Media Server.

Can you run Plex on Ubuntu?

Ubuntu. To setup Plex Media Server, on the same machine you installed the server on, open a browser window, and go to 0.1:32400/web . Note: The Plex Media Server runs as the user “plex” by default. The plex user must have read and execute permissions to your media directories and files!

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