

Back in your browser, click on MORE.Ĭhoose the library type and name it. Now that the directory is created, we can add a library. mkdir /var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library/Movies Add libraries to Plex The library directories can be created anywhere the plex user has read access to, but we’ll use the default location of “/var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library” in this guide. You can also create a shows, music, or photos directory at this time. Give your server a name and make sure you leave the Allow me to access my media outside my home box ticked like in the screenshot.įor now, skip adding a library and click NEXT:Ĭustomize your navigation menu to your liking and click FINISH SETUP:īack on your Cloud Server, we’ll create a movies library in the default location. Simply click the “X” in the top right corner if you don’t want Plex Pass. On the next page you’ll be asked to purchase a Plex Pass. Otherwise, click CONTINUE WITH EMAIL.Ĭlick sign up with email and create your account Set up PlexĪfter creating your account or logging in, you’ll be redirected to the setup wizard. Once the SSH tunnel is set up, navigate to your Plex setup page at the following address in your browser: If you already have an account, you can skip this step and just sign in. Once the installation is complete, restart your server. In this guide we’ll step through how to install Plex on a Cloud Server, making the media available from any remote location. Plex is a popular free media server that allows you to organize and stream your movies, shows, music, and photos.
