How to Install Plex on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction:
Plex is a popular media server software that allows you to stream your media collection to any device, anywhere. In this guide, we will show you how to install Plex on a Linux machine, covering the steps for both Debian and RPM-based distributions.
Prerequisites:
A Linux machine running a Debian-based or RPM-based distribution
Administrative access to the machine
A Plex account
A browser to access the Plex download page
Step 1: Download the Plex Media Server Package
Go to the Plex download page using a browser: https://www.plex.tv/downloads/
Select the appropriate Linux distribution from the options.
Download the package to your machine.
Step 2: Install the Package
Debian-based Distributions (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint):
Open a terminal window.
Navigate to the directory where you saved the package.
Install the package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i plexmediaserver_<version>.deb
RPM-based Distributions (e.g. Fedora, CentOS):
Open a terminal window.
Navigate to the directory where you saved the package.
Install the package using the following command:
sudo yum install plexmediaserver_<version>.rpm
Step 3: Start the Plex Media Server
Start the Plex Media Server by typing the following command in the terminal window:
sudo systemctl start plexmediaserver
Step 4: Configure Plex
Open a browser and navigate to the IP address of your Linux machine on port 32400: http://<IP address>:32400/web
Sign in to your Plex account.
Follow the setup wizard to configure your media libraries and other settings.
Step 5: Access Your Media
You can now access your media on any device with the Plex app installed.
To access your media from a web browser, navigate to http://<IP address>:32400/web
Conclusion:
In this guide, we have shown you how to install Plex on a Linux machine. You should now have a fully functional Plex media server that you can use to stream your media collection to any device, anywhere. If you have any issues during the installation process, please consult the Plex support page for more information and guidance.
