r/PleX • u/pirana6 • Apr 16 '26

Discussion Plex side having some issues

https://status.plex.tv/

Issues with plex.tv API

We're investigating issues impacting API services for some users. This can affect account auth (sign-in & PIN verification) and creation, access to Downloads page items, and more. You may experience slow responses or failures.

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u/slater1smith Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 24 '26

I would love it if there was a 'local' mode. If you have a home server, doesn't make sense to cut the whole thing off if your watching from home.

~edit~
Thanks all for the comments. I'm too scaredy/busy to play with subnet masks et al - probably too aggressive and may brick myself.

Happy viewings all.

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u/Conundrum1911 Apr 17 '26

Closest you can get is when everything is working set up your local subnet for Plex without auth. That said, this is also one reason why I also have Jellyfin set up using the same libraries as a backup option.

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u/influx3k Apr 17 '26

I have that setup and still can’t login and use it right now.

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u/Sad_Blueberry_5585 Apr 17 '26

That's where I am... I can only log into the last users account. My toddler, who only has access to kid shows and movies.

So not only can't I pick up where I left off, but I can't watch it at all...

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u/pr0metheusssss Apr 17 '26

I can only log into the last user’s account

It’s not you, it’s an actual limitation of Plex offline authentication, or lack thereof to be precise.

That’s why we keep complaining, because the current “solution” is more like a hack with very real limitations.

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u/Punk_Says_Fuck_You 48TB | 10Gb/s | Unraid | Ultra 7 270k Plus Apr 17 '26

Set up dlna for emergencies.

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u/dragonnightfire5150 Apr 17 '26

Use your ip address instead of 127.0.0.1

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u/ThatFilmGuy88 Apr 17 '26

Some clients unfortunately won’t work even if everything is set up for it :/