Install plex on linux ubuntu 22.04; Through this tutorial, we will learn how to install and use plex on linux ubuntu 22.04.
The Plex Media Server organizes video, audio, and photos from a user’s collections and from online services, and streams it to the players.
How to Install Plex Server on Ubuntu 22.04 Terminal
Steps to install and use plex server on linux ubuntu 22.04 using command line or terminal:
- Step 1 – Update System Packages
- Step 2 – Install curl wget
- Step 3 – Install Plex Repository and Add GPG Key
- Step 4 – Install Plex
- Step 5 – Check Plex Status
- Step 6 – Enable and Start Plex
- Step 7 – Enable Firewall
- Step 8 – Use Plex
Step 1 – Update System Packages
Execute the following command on command line to update system package:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2 – Install curl wget
Then execute the following command on command line to instal curl and wget dependencies:
sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl wget -y
Step 3 – Install Plex Repository and Add GPG Key
Now, use the following command on command line to install plex repository:
echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/plex.gpg] https://downloads.plex.tv/repo/deb public main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plexmediaserver.list
Then execute the following “wget” command for importing the GPG key to our Ubuntu 22.04 system:
sudo wget -O- https://downloads.plex.tv/plex-keys/PlexSign.key | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/plex.gpg
Step 4 – Install Plex
Install plex by executing the following command on command line:
sudo apt install plexmediaserver -y
Step 5 – Check Plex Status
Once the plex installation is completed, check the status of plex by using the following command:
sudo systemctl status plexmediaserver
Step 6 – Enable and Start Plex
Now, enable and start plex server by using the following commands on command line:
sudo systemctl start plexmediaserver sudo systemctl enable plexmediaserver
Step 7 – Enable Firewall
Once the enable and start plex, we need to enable firewall by opening port 32400 of firewall using the following command:
sudo ufw allow 32400
Step 8 – Use Plex
Finally, open browser and type http://localhost:32400/web.
Conclusion
Through this tutorial, we have learned how to install and use plex on linux ubuntu 22.04.
