install plex media server ubuntu server 18.04

Installing Plex Media Server on Ubuntu Server 18.04

Plex is a popular media server software that allows users to stream their media files, such as movies and TV shows, to various devices connected to their network. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Plex Media Server on Ubuntu Server 18.04.

Before starting the installation, make sure you have an instance running Ubuntu 16.04 or later where an SSH connection is possible. You also need to ensure that your system is up-to-date by running the following command: `sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get upgrade -y`.

Once your system is updated, open a terminal and run the following command to add the Plex APT repository and import the repository's GPG key:

`$ curl | sudo apt-key add -`

`$ echo deb http://apt.plex.tv/ public main | sudo tee /etc/apt//plexmediaserver.list`

Next, update your system with the new repository by running: `sudo apt-get update`.

Now you can install Plex Media Server using the following command:

`$ sudo apt install plexmediaserver`

Once the installation is complete, start the Plex service by running: `sudo systemctl start plexmediaserver`.

To access the Plex web interface, you need to set up an SSH tunnel. You can do this by opening a new terminal and running one of the following commands:

* If you're using a generated key pair: `ssh -i KEYPAIR.pem -N -L 8888:localhost:32400`

* If you're using an imported key pair: `ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa -N -L 8888:localhost:32400`

Use the following information for setting up the Putty/SSH connection:

* Hostname: your Ubuntu instance IP address

* Port: 22 (or the port specified in your SSH server configuration)

* Private key file: your private key file

Once you're connected to your Ubuntu instance using SSH, open a new terminal and run the following command to access the Plex web interface:

`ssh -L 8888:localhost:32400`

Now, enter the following link into your web browser to view the interface:

`http://localhost:8888`

In order to perform administration of your Plex server, you need to access the web interface. You can do this by running the following command in a new terminal:

```

ssh -L 8888:localhost:32400

```

This allows you to use an SSH tunnel.

Before starting Plex, you need to create the directories to store the media files. It doesn't really matter where the files are stored, as long as you can relocate them later if needed. To check if the server is active and running, use the following command:

`sudo systemctl status plexmediaserver`

If you encounter any issues during the installation or setup process, please refer to the Plex documentation for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, create a Plex account in order to make use of the service. You can do this by logging into the Plex web interface and following the sign-up process.

That's it! With these steps, you should now have Plex Media Server installed and running on your Ubuntu Server 18.04 instance.

Install plex media server ubuntu server 18.04