Plex

Plex Media Server

BadCow runs a shared Plex server for community members. Stream movies, TV shows, and more from our curated library.

Getting Access

To get access to the Plex server, you’ll need an invitation from an existing member. Once you’re in, you can stream from any device that supports Plex.

Supported Devices

Plex works on just about everything — smart TVs, phones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers. Download the Plex app for your device and sign in with your account.

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Issue Resolved

Issue resolved. Had to rebuild Docker image.

  • Plex - OK
  • Overseer - OK
  • Auto download services - OK
  • Reverse Proxy manager - OK
  • All systems GO
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Drive Reformat

Ongoing issue for Plex server. One of the drives in the array needed to be formatted and is currently rebuilding array. This is effecting:

  • Plex
  • Overseerr and related auto download services
  • Reverse Proxy manager - also effecting Minecraft and AMP

Currently working on fix. work around ETA by noon 8-6-25

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Server Online

Plex and Overseerr are back online! Minecraft will be back up later today!

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Read/Write Errors

Currently experiencing some Read/Write errors on the main SSD that hosts all my Dockers and the Debian VM that runs the game server management apps. Currently doing a scrub to attempt to resolve the issue. All game servers are offline for the time being. Some other services such as Plex, and Overseer may experience issues.

See Discord #plex channel for details.

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Migration to UNRAID

Changed to UNRAID/Plex server, dedicated Transcoding GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 for a faster, smoother playback.

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Request System Live

New request system called Overseerr is live! Login here with your Plex account.

News & Updates