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Initial Setup and Configuration

In this guide we will be detailing the initial configuration of your Plex Media Server. We will also go over the different settings you may wish to change to optimize your Plex viewing experience and how to customize your server.

Prerequisites
  • A Plex account - you can make one at app.plex.tv
  • A Plex supported UltraSeedbox plan (Anything greater than and including Thunder)

Initial UCP Configuration

Like all applications Plex Media Server is installed from the UltraSeedbox Control Panel, this application however has one extra step. When you click on Install and are prompted with this screen you will need to visit https://www.plex.tv/claim/

The prompt for the claim code during the Plex Media Server installation

If you have not done so already, sign into your Plex account and copy the claim code provided. Paste this in to the prompt and then click Install.

Connect to your Plex Media Server instance by following the link in the UCP - as is normal with all your other applications.

Setup Guide

Setup Guide - Home Page Overview

When you first connect to your Plex Media Server instance this is the page you will be met with. At this point in time it is not yet tailored to your personal media and is showing a lot of partnered Plex media services. During further steps in this guide we will be detailing how to configure your Plex server to be personalized to you.

Plex Media Server's home page

To continue with configuring your Plex server, please click the settings button in the top right (The screwdriver and spanner)

 

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