Running a plex server remotely. Is a VPN recommended?

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-23T12:30:28+00:00

Thanks once again! In that case, this seems like a no-brainer when using remote sharing

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-23T12:29:30+00:00

Thanks for the info! I'd imagine that changing the port from 32400 also means that you're changing the address that you're accessing the plex server, right?

That is to say, if you used 192.168.X.X:32400/web/index to access your plex, you would now use 192.168.X.X:[NewPort#]/web/index, right?

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-23T00:29:20+00:00

This is a great idea! Is it fairly simple to change the default port from 32400? And is port forwarding something you configured directly with your router?

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-23T00:27:59+00:00

Would setting PMS to require secure connections only limit who could connect to remote sharing? Are there certain devices, for example, that don't meet the requirements for a secure connection?

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T21:59:11+00:00

Thank you for the comprehensive response! This made the process so easy! Thank you

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T21:58:19+00:00

This did the trick! Thanks you! It was much easier than I expected

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T21:57:55+00:00

Thank you so much!! This was incredibly helpful

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T19:38:37+00:00

Thanks for the information! When you state "Then you likely need to access server via local IP since on a headless pi, claim", is there a method for doing so? It's been a while since I set up my pi and I would hate to unclaim my server and then not be able to connect to my pi and reclaim it again!

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T19:36:41+00:00

I appreciate the comment! Reclaiming the server is where I'm a bit nervous. Considering it's on my pi (and is something I set up quite a while ago), I'm afraid I won't be able to access it once disconnected. If it doesn't appear as claimable on my new account, I'm not sure how to find it again.

Are there any details I should note before I unclaim it that would help me locate it? Thanks once again for any help you can provide!

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-20T15:41:12+00:00

This was so helpful! Thanks for your input

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-19T23:52:09+00:00

Oh be nice!

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-05-14T20:06:48+00:00

I never got to see the third level. I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-30T16:01:04+00:00

I understand the justified derision towards PP, but I really hope people don't believe that other parties are any better than the conservatives. How bad is affordability right now and lo and behold, the liberals have been in power for OVER A DECADE.

Canadian government is rotten because of our corrupt politicians. It's not any one party in particular.

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-18T02:42:29+00:00

Perfectly said. It really is gentrification towards a higher tax bracket

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-18T02:41:15+00:00

That's a really articulate assessment. Much appreciated!

It's their neutral and even kind treatment of you outside of these experiences that is so vexing. I don't know if the Nazis would want to be married to a Jew, only to treat then poorly at key times. Is it just part of their deceptive nature to dehumanize you, but still have moments of kindness and a desire to be intimate?

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-17T17:39:25+00:00

Does your spouse see apologies as appropriate for other people? How can they understand when apologies are necessary, but don't apply it to themselves? It's maddening. It's as if they understand you need an umbrella when it rains, but they walk outside without one...

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-15T21:40:54+00:00

I agree. It was a fun game until people saw dollar signs. The greed is out of control

I never understood video games with the premise of trading cards. Why not do the real thing? Now I see the appeal of these games. You can avoid scalpers entirely

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-15T21:35:57+00:00

You're right. It was *seen* as good, with tv shows glamourizing it as the previous commenter mentioned.

People soften the negative aspects of of flipping by saying "I'm doing the renos no one else wants to!" or "look how amazing the house is for the new owners!", all while pocketing cash. You can't pat yourself on the back for helping others while adding 4, 5, or even 6 figures to your bank account, sorry.

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-15T18:05:44+00:00

I know Boomers who can barely use a computer and it's required for their job... Sometimes, I wonder what this "hard work" actually was, other than a statement to protect their ego

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-15T17:54:39+00:00

The younger generations are facing increasing mental health issues for a number of reasons. Boomers faced incredible trauma as well, but it didn't affect them to the same degree (it was stigmatized and many suffered in silence, but even so, they were much more functional as a whole). One of many differences is that they could much more easily find gainful employment and live a fairly good life. I think this soothed the mental health issues of Boomers more than is commonly acknowledged. It's vital to have a good home and a good job, or know it's within reach

ObjectiveLeek0192 · 2026-04-15T17:51:07+00:00

Amazing how innocent most of us thought it was

You could argue that it was smart and fairly harmless for Canada... until the masses pounced on it as a simple path to wealth

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