03-21-2025, 02:16 PM
Thanks for reaching out! I can definitely help clear up the confusion you're having with Plex and permissions.
Setting up Plex with a restricted account:
You should initially set up Plex using your Admin account to get everything up and running. Once that's done, you can create a restricted user account for Plex. Afterward, you can adjust the permissions to restrict the Plex user to specific folders and resources, keeping your system secure.
Binding Plex Pass account:
If you're using Plex Pass, you can bind your Plex Pass to the restricted user account, but the Plex Pass features will be available across all users linked to your Plex server. You don't need to bind it directly to the restricted Plex user; just ensure your Plex server has the correct Plex Pass features activated.
Folder Permissions & Subfolders:
Regarding your issue with subfolders not showing up in Plex when creating a library, you do indeed need to ensure the Advanced Folder Permissions are set up correctly. If you only have access to the root media folder but not the subfolders, go into the Advanced Permissions and explicitly give the restricted user permission to access the subfolders. Plex will then be able to see all the content and organize it accordingly.
Once these permissions are set up correctly, Plex should work seamlessly with the restricted account, and you’ll be able to stream your content without issues.
Setting up Plex with a restricted account:
You should initially set up Plex using your Admin account to get everything up and running. Once that's done, you can create a restricted user account for Plex. Afterward, you can adjust the permissions to restrict the Plex user to specific folders and resources, keeping your system secure.
Binding Plex Pass account:
If you're using Plex Pass, you can bind your Plex Pass to the restricted user account, but the Plex Pass features will be available across all users linked to your Plex server. You don't need to bind it directly to the restricted Plex user; just ensure your Plex server has the correct Plex Pass features activated.
Folder Permissions & Subfolders:
Regarding your issue with subfolders not showing up in Plex when creating a library, you do indeed need to ensure the Advanced Folder Permissions are set up correctly. If you only have access to the root media folder but not the subfolders, go into the Advanced Permissions and explicitly give the restricted user permission to access the subfolders. Plex will then be able to see all the content and organize it accordingly.
Once these permissions are set up correctly, Plex should work seamlessly with the restricted account, and you’ll be able to stream your content without issues.