Install & Configure Raspberry Pi Services

Step 23.2: SSH into your Raspberry Pi using Command Prompt.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command:
ssh <username>@<ip_address_of_RPI>
-----Or if using a hostname:
ssh <username>@<localname>
-----When prompted, enter your configured password (e.g., root).

💡 Example: ssh pi@192.168.100.101 or ssh pi@warden 🧠🔐
🛑 If you get a trust prompt, type yes and press Enter.

Step 23.3: Install apt-transport-https package on your Pi.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After SSH login, run this command to install a required transport protocol.

sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https

Step 23.4: Add Plex’s public key to the system.

🔹Breakdown:
-----This command downloads and adds the Plex repository key.

curl https://downloads.plex.tv/plex-keys/PlexSign.key | sudo apt-key add -

Step 23.5: Add the Plex repository to your APT sources.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Run the following command to register the Plex package source.

echo deb https://downloads.plex.tv/repo/deb public main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plexmediaserver.list

Step 23.6: Update your package list.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Make sure your Pi knows about the new Plex packages.

sudo apt-get update

Step 23.7: Install Plex Media Server.

🔹Breakdown:
-----This installs Plex Media Server on your Raspberry Pi.

sudo apt install plexmediaserver

Step 23.8: Verify the installation output.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Check the terminal for output confirming successful installation of Plex Media Server.
-----Your command prompt should resemble the sample output shown in this guide.

💡 If it looks similar, you're good to go! ✅📦

Step 24.2: Sign in to Plex.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Use your existing Plex account credentials.
-----If you don’t have one, click on create account and register with your email.

💡 A Plex account gives you access to features like remote streaming and syncing! ✨

Step 24.3: Acknowledge the Plex intro.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Read the short intro explaining how Plex works.
-----Click on the “Got it!” button to proceed.

💡 This gives a quick overview of Plex's capabilities — worth a glance! 👀

Step 24.4: Name your server and allow external access.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Enter a server name (same as your shared folder name is recommended).
-----Check the box "Allow me to access my media outside my home".
-----Click Next to continue.

💡 Matching the name with your shared folder makes things easier to manage! 🗂️🧩

Step 24.5: Add your first library.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Click on the Add Library button.

💡 Libraries organize your media content. You can create multiple ones later! 📚

Step 24.6: Choose the type of media to store.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Select Movies as the Library type.
-----Name it Movies (we’ll store movies & other videos).
-----Click Next and minimize your browser window.

💡 You can create libraries for TV shows, music, and more — organize as you like! 🎬📁

Step 24.7: Create a media folder in network location.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Open File Explorer and navigate to the network location.
-----Right-click in empty space and choose New Folder.
-----Name it Movies-HDD.
-----Close the File Explorer and return to the browser.

💡 Keep your folder names clear and consistent for smooth library setup! 📂✅

Step 24.8: Browse for your media folder.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the browser, click on Browse For Media Folder.

💡 This lets Plex know where your media files are stored! 🗃️🔍

Step 24.9: Select the folder you just created.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Navigate to the network location.
-----Select the folder Movies-HDD.

💡 Make sure you’re choosing the correct folder so media shows up properly! 🎞️✔️

Step 24.10: Confirm folder and add library.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Review the folder path and preview image.
-----Click on Add Library.

💡 Your library is now linked to the folder — almost done! 🎉📁

Step 24.11: Finalize the setup.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Click on the Next button to complete the process.

💡 You’re all set! Start enjoying your media with Plex. 🎬🍿