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Plex Docker Setup

A streamlined Docker setup for Plex Media Server with block storage support.

Features

  • Docker-based Plex Media Server
  • Block storage support for media files
  • Automated setup script
  • Proper permissions handling
  • Easy updates and maintenance

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • Docker installed
  • Git installed
  • Block storage attached to server

Quick Start

  1. Prepare Block Storage

    # Check your block storage device
lsblk

    Look for your block storage (usually /dev/vdc on Vultr)

  2. Clone & Setup

    git clone https://github.com/joereg4/plex-docker-setup.git
cd plex-docker-setup
chmod +x scripts/setup/*.sh
sudo ./scripts/setup/setup_plex.sh

  3. Configure Plex

    • Access Plex at http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:32400/web
    • Sign in with your Plex account
    • Add libraries using these paths:
      • Movies: /data/Movies
      • TV Shows: /data/TV Shows
      • Music: /data/Music
      • Photos: /data/Photos

Documentation

Directory Structure

/mnt/blockstore/plex/media/  # Media storage
├── Movies
├── TV Shows
├── Music
└── Photos

/opt/plex/  # Plex configuration
├── database
└── transcode

Maintenance

  • Update Plex: docker-compose pull && docker-compose up -d
  • Check Logs: docker-compose logs plex
  • Restart Plex: docker-compose restart plex

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guide.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter any issues:

  1. Check the Troubleshooting Guide
  2. Open an issue on GitHub
  3. Provide logs and system information