#Plex media player for mac v server mac

Make sure the Mac with your Plex library is turned on and the Plex server app is open. You can keep a media library on your Mac and then stream content to virtually any screen.ġ. The most straightforward use of Plex is on your home network. Choose “Open at login” from the drop-down menu. It’s a good idea to set Plex Media Server to open at login, so you’ll always have access to your library when the host computer is running.Ģ. You won’t see all your media yet since it will take Plex a little while to scan all of it, but when it’s done, you’ll see thumbnails for each file that Plex has scanned and organized. When you’ve added all your libraries, click “Next” to proceed.ġ1. After you’ve selected the folder, click “Add Library.”ġ0. Set “Movies” as your library type and click “Next.”Ĩ. Click “Browse for Media Folder” to select the folder with your movies.ĩ. To create a library for your movies, click the “Add Library” button.Ĩ. Plex will automatically create a few libraries for you. Then, Plex will automatically attempt to configure a remote connection.ħ.

If you think you’ll want to access Plex from outside your home network, leave “Allow me to access my media outside my home” ticked.

After you’ve logged in, you’ll have the option to name your new Plex server.Ħ. Click “Sign Up” to create a new Plex account, then use it to log in.ĥ. This browser tab is your interface for your Plex media server.Ĥ. You’ll see a small chevron appear in your status bar, and the application will open up a browser tab. Launch the application from your Applications folder. This is the application that will build and enable your Plex library which you’ll be able to access from anywhere.Ģ. Drag the Plex Media Server application into your Applications folder.ģ.