Setting up Plex
Plex is an application that can bring a Seedbox to life. Plex is an application that can make your remote server seedbox to a media center.
Using Plex, you can stream and manage your media files on the go!
Before accessing the benefits of Plex, you have to take a few steps to configure it with your seedbox.
You will need a Seedbox and a Plex account. This Plex account can be a free one. Plex pass has added benefits, so if you are a power user then go for it!
Step 1: Log in to your Seedbox account and install Plex.
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Step 2: Generate a Plex code.
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Step 3: Copy your Plex code and paste it in the section.
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Step 4: Your Plex is installed and configured with your Seedbox.
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After you have configured your seedbox with your Plex account, you will see the following screen.
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Click and the “GOT IT!” button and move to the first step of setting up.
Step 1: Name your media server.
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Step 2: Add library to your Plex Media Center.
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Step 3: Select the type of media you want to add.
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Step 4: Name your folder, select the language and click on next.
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Step 5: Browse and add the movie folder from your seedbox.
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Step 6: Set the path and click on the Add button
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Step 7: Click on done and your Plex server setup is complete.
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Transcoding 4K media to play on Plex will not be possible as it requires a lot of CPU power. But, you can directly stream 4K media on Plex. To do that, change the settings to stream at original quality.
Note: This will require a high-speed internet connection. Somewhere around 150Mbps.
There are two different scanning options given in Plex. One is timed out and detects new media. Choose anyone for optimum results.
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