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Optimal Plex Settings for Privacy-Conscious Users (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Yesterday's controversy surrounding Plex and their latest e-mail marketing campaign has been a great reminder to review the privacy settings they provide for opting out of data collection.

We've compiled a handy list for those not ready to make the jump to alternatives like Jellyfin, Dim, or Emby:

Optimal Plex Settings for Privacy-Conscious Users

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

This, and put plex behind a reverse proxy for WAN access and only allow metadata download. Enjoy your “offline” Plex that works without internet.