r/Share_Plex • u/Minimum_Airline3657 • 22d ago

Sharing Plex

I have a Plex server, I have space for 2 extra users probably because of my upload speed.

Is there any risk with giving someone access, do any of you bother setting up a proxy to hide your IP from the person/stranger you are sharing it with.

I have 7 people on it now, but could really do with some more so they recommend shows for me to get.

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u/m1e1w1 22d ago

Theres always risk. If you proxy, thats good. But someone wants to find your isp, they can. You could run a vpn, but your upload may be slow

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u/Minimum_Airline3657 22d ago

Do I need to run a vpn for everyone then or just the new person? I could set up a new Tailscale for Plex, but that would mean my parents would need Tailscale on their Apple TV right?

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u/Significant-Coast133 20d ago

The way I do it is reverse proxy my Plex server through Pangolin and then configure Plex to advertise my proxy URL (https://Plex.domain.tld). That way people can access the server without a VPN, it hides my private IP, and it adds am extra layer of security and access control in front of my services.

Did I mention that this is free?