Plex will search online for descriptions, posters, actors, and more information about the files you have chosen Segregate media by selecting appropriate folders for movies, TV shows, and musicĩ. Here you can even select your Library type (Movies, TV Shows, Music, Photos, Games and Other Videos)Ĩ. On the next page, you can Add Library (the location on your computer where you have placed media files). Next, you can give your server a friendly nameħ. When you click on the Plex icon from your System’s Tray, a browser opens with a login page where you can log in with your credentialsĦ. Here you will be installing the server softwareĥ. After you have logged in follow the setup guide. And if you have, log in using your credentials.Ĥ. Create a Plex account, if you haven’t yet before you access the files. When Plex icon shows up on your menu bar, select the icon and then open Plexģ. Download and run the Plex Media Server app for your Mac or Windows desktop or laptop or any of the specified platformsĢ. We’d suggest that you sign-up for the service before installing Plex (client or server) as shown below –ġ. Second, install the Plex app (the client) on other devices ranging from Smart TV, smartphone, computer, Mac, etc. This will be the place where you store all your movies, videos, music, etc. You will be required to install the Plex Media Server on your computer, Mac or NAS.
