Once you reach the final screen of the installer, you will be presented with a prompt to launch the Plex Media Server (PMS). Once you’ve downloaded the installer, run it and let it install itself onto your PC. For the purposes of this guide, I will be going over the Windows Plex Media Server setup, but the steps are virtually the same across other platforms. The first step is to grab the Plex Media Server installer for your operating system. This guide will cover everything you need to know to get your Plex server up and running as fast as possible and serving media to all your devices. While some folks (especially those who have tinkered with home theater PCs for years) will be able to navigate the server setup with little issue, getting started can be daunting for a new user. You are now redirected to the home screen.If you made it here, you’ve already decided to give the Plex Media Server a spin. Your Plex Media Server has been configured. You may configure these settings later.Ĭlick DONE to go to your Plex Media Server home screen. To configure or remove the libraries, select from the edit or remove buttons next to the library names. NOTE: To add more folders to your server, click the ADD LIBRARY. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the media libraries on your computer. NOTE: You may customize the name for the server on your computer by typing your preferred name in the field.

The Setup Wizard will detect your Plex server. NOTE: You may choose from the options on this screen to upgrade your account to Plex Pass.

On the Plex Pass screen, click the X button to proceed with the setup. NOTE: If you don't have an account, choose among the options to be guided in signing up.Ĭlick GOT IT! on the How Plex Works screen. Choose the appropriate option when you're prompted to sign in to your Plex account.

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