Plex is a platform for managing and streaming media content such as movies, TV shows, music, and photos from a central location. With the Plex Media Server, you can organize your libraries, automatically enrich them with metadata, and stream on various devices both within your local network and over the internet. This makes Plex a flexible solution to make your personal media collection easily and conveniently accessible.
Want to host this service yourself? We’ll guide you step-by-step on how to set up and configure Plex – including everything you need to consider.
One-Click Apps are only available on Linux One-Click Apps only run on servers with Debian or Ubuntu and are not available on Windows. On your Windows server, you therefore install Plex manually, as described in this guide. To use One-Click Apps, choose a Linux dedicated server and follow Set Up Plex on a Linux Server.
Before installing Plex, make sure your hosting environment meets the following requirements to ensure a smooth installation and optimal performance.
| Hardware | Minimum | ZAP-Hosting Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 vCPU cores | 8 vCPU cores |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
The software requires all necessary dependencies to be installed and to run on a supported operating system. Check that your server meets the following requirements before starting the installation:
Dependencies: None
Operating System: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 20XX
Make sure all dependencies are installed and the correct OS version is running to avoid compatibility issues during Plex installation.
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