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Legacy Plex only — plex.saxobroko.com retired. Active video is Jellyfin at stream.saxobroko.com. See Plex legacy doc.

PLX-001: plex.saxobroko.com still in bookmarks?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Use stream.saxobroko.com Jellyfin instead.
  2. Plex is legacy retired.
  3. Old URL may 502 or empty.
  4. Update TV and phone apps to Jellyfin. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-002: Should I log into Plex anymore?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. No — Jellyfin is primary.
  2. Plex app stopped on TrueNAS.
  3. Library same A:/Media on Jellyfin.
  4. See Jellyfin for beginners guide. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-003: Plex DNS still resolves?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Expected clutter — cleanup optional.
  2. Does not break Jellyfin.
  3. Remove tunnel hostname when tidying.
  4. plex-legacy.md checklist. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-004: Family still using Plex app?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Uninstall Plex; install Jellyfin.
  2. Server URL https://stream.saxobroko.com
  3. Same shows after Jellyfin scan.
  4. Credentials Jellyfin not Plex. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-005: Plex Pass features needed?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin covers use case without Pass.
  2. No migration of Plex Pass required.
  3. Cancel Plex subscription if still billed.
  4. Personal choice. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-006: Metadata from Plex carry over?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Same files on disk.
  2. Jellyfin rescans metadata.
  3. NFO from Plex may help if present.
  4. Identify wrong matches in Jellyfin. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-007: Plex watch history lost?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin separate watch state.
  2. Re-mark watched optional.
  3. No automatic import.
  4. Accept fresh start. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-008: Two servers scanning same folders?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Do not run Plex and Jellyfin together.
  2. Plex stopped — Jellyfin only.
  3. Double scan caused lock issues historically.
  4. Verify Plex app removed TrueNAS. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-009: Homepage tile still says Plex?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Update Homepage config to Jellyfin.
  2. dash.saxobroko.com tile.
  3. Remove plex.saxobroko.com link.
  4. Cosmetic cleanup. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-010: Cloudflare WAF lists plex hostname?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Remove when cleaning DNS.
  2. Harmless if app dead.
  3. Optional five-minute task.
  4. Network.md inventory update. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-011: Tunnel hostname Plex pointing nowhere?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Delete public hostname cloudflared.
  2. Reduces tunnel clutter.
  3. Jellyfin uses stream.saxobroko.com.
  4. No urgency. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-012: Found old Plex token in config?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Delete — security hygeine.
  2. Not used.
  3. Vaultwarden has current creds.
  4. Plex account optional deactivate. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-013: Smart TV only has Plex app?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Install Jellyfin from store.
  2. Or use TV browser stream.saxobroko.com.
  3. Plex no longer maintained here.
  4. Web clunky fallback. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-014: Remote Plex sharing still enabled?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Disable in Plex account if existed.
  2. Security — old shares irrelevant.
  3. Jellyfin users managed separately.
  4. Admin adds Jellyfin users. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-015: Transcode path differed Plex vs Jellyfin?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Both used NAS not PC.
  2. Jellyfin transcode on TrueNAS now.
  3. Retest remote quality Jellyfin settings.
  4. Plex settings obsolete. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-016: Plex library paths documentation?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Same A:/Media Shows Movies.
  2. Jellyfin doc current.
  3. Plex paths identical historically.
  4. Use addingmedia.md. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-017: Cleanup uninstall Plex TrueNAS?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Apps → uninstall if still listed.
  2. Snapshot optional.
  3. Frees small resources.
  4. Checklist plex-legacy.md. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-018: Error connecting Plex server on LAN?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Expected — server off.
  2. Switch client to Jellyfin.
  3. Do not troubleshoot Plex further.
  4. Legacy FAQ only. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-019: Plex metadata agents vs Jellyfin?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Different providers.
  2. Jellyfin TMDB default.
  3. Re-identify problem titles.
  4. One-time fix. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-020: Mobile downloaded Plex offline?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin offline sync separate setup.
  2. Re-download in Jellyfin app if enabled.
  3. Plex offline invalid.
  4. Enable per user Jellyfin if needed. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-021: Plex amp or tuner hardware legacy?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Never used in final Jellyfin setup.
  2. Ignore tuner errors.
  3. No live TV stack.
  4. Focus VOD only. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-022: Account plex.tv still needed?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Optional deactivate.
  2. No homelab dependency.
  3. Email list unsubscribe.
  4. Keep if use elsewhere personal. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-023: Friends ask for Plex invite?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Give Jellyfin user instead.
  2. Admin creates user Dashboard.
  3. Overseerr for requests.
  4. No Plex invites. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-024: SSL cert errors on plex.saxobroko.com?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Dead service — use stream.
  2. Or remove DNS.
  3. Cloudflare SSL still valid hostname.
  4. Misleading error ignore. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-025: Migration date unknown issues?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. All new issues Jellyfin FAQ.
  2. Plex doc archive only.
  3. Do not file Plex bugs.
  4. Redirect to JFY JFL. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-026: Plex plugins obsolete?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin plugin ecosystem different.
  2. No plugin parity expected.
  3. Find Jellyfin plugin equivalent.
  4. Most unused anyway. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-027: Hardware transcoding Plex to Jellyfin?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Reconfigure HW accel Jellyfin Dashboard.
  2. Settings not copied.
  3. Test transcode remote.
  4. TrueNAS same hardware. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-028: Collections in Plex?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin collections feature.
  2. Rescan and identify.
  3. Manual collection rebuild.
  4. Metadata refresh. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-029: When safe delete Plex app data?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. After Jellyfin stable months.
  2. Snapshot dataset first.
  3. Config only not media.
  4. Media on A:/Media safe. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)
PLX-030: Single sentence what to use now?

Stack context: Legacy Plex @ plex.saxobroko.com Integrated runbooks: plex-legacy

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Jellyfin stream.saxobroko.com for all video.
  2. Plex retired.
  3. This file history only.
  4. Stop reading after migration done. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Jellyfin (replacement)