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

• Setup Guide - Detailed installation instructions
• Domain Setup - Configure custom domain
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

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