From c1267d0253e77c7734db2410815562c1bd0d2c18 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bakerboy448 <55419169+bakerboy448@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:04:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs(plex-guide): account sharing policy, invite flow, 4K audio note - Add an Account Sharing Policy section (one account per person, activity logged, repeat violations remove the account). - Replace the three plex.tv self-service sign-up flows with the invite-link flow (ask the admin for a personal invite link). - Clarify the 4K direct-play block only applies to video; audio track changes never stop a stream. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 --- plex-guide/docs/index.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/plex-guide/docs/index.md b/plex-guide/docs/index.md index 381d358..6cb6ee7 100644 --- a/plex-guide/docs/index.md +++ b/plex-guide/docs/index.md @@ -60,6 +60,8 @@ If your stream was stopped or you're having trouble, find your situation below. 1. In the Plex app, set quality to **Original** or **Maximum** (see [quality settings](#the-picture-looks-bad-or-blurry)) 2. If that doesn't help, your device may not support 4K — try a different device (see [recommended devices](#recommended-streaming-devices)) 3. {{ admin_contact }} if you need help + + This only applies to video. Changing or downmixing the audio track never stops a stream. {% endif %} {% if has_stream_limits %} @@ -107,17 +109,27 @@ If your stream was stopped or you're having trouble, find your situation below. --- +## Account Sharing Policy + +**One account per person.** Your login is for you only. + +- Sharing your login stops streams for everyone using that account at the same time. +- All account activity is logged. +- Repeat sharing violations get the account removed. +- Your own access is free. {{ admin_contact }} and ask for an invite link. + +--- + ## Getting Started (One-Time Setup) -### Step 1: Create Your Free Account +### Step 1: Get Your Invite Link -1. Go to [plex.tv/sign-up](https://www.plex.tv/sign-up/) -2. Enter your **email** and pick a **password** -3. Check your email and click the confirmation link -4. **{{ admin_contact }} your email address** so they can give you access +1. {{ admin_contact }} and ask for your invite link (it looks like `join.bakerflix.xyz/j/...`) +2. Open the link {{ admin_name }} sends you +3. Follow the steps on the page - it creates your Plex account and connects it to {{ server_name }} -!!! warning "One-Time Requirement" - {{ admin_name }} needs to add your email before {{ server_name }} appears. This only needs to happen once. +!!! warning "Invite-Only" + {{ server_name }} has no public sign-up. You need a personal invite link from {{ admin_name }} before you can create an account. ### Step 2: Get the Plex App @@ -591,9 +603,8 @@ Make sure no one changed your email address: If you received a message that you're not authorized to use this account, you need your **own** free Plex account: -1. Go to [plex.tv/sign-up](https://www.plex.tv/sign-up/) and create a free account -2. **{{ admin_contact }} your email address** so they can invite you to {{ server_name }} -3. Check your email for the invitation and click **Accept** +1. {{ admin_contact }} and ask for your own invite link (it looks like `join.bakerflix.xyz/j/...`) +2. Open the link and follow the steps - it creates your Plex account and connects it to {{ server_name }} This is free and takes 2 minutes. See [Getting Started](#getting-started-one-time-setup) above for full setup instructions. @@ -606,9 +617,10 @@ This is free and takes 2 minutes. See [Getting Started](#getting-started-one-tim If you need to move to a new Plex account (new email, etc.), {{ admin_name }} can **migrate your entire watch history** to the new account. All your watched/unwatched status transfers over — no need to start from scratch. -1. Create your new account at [plex.tv/sign-up](https://www.plex.tv/sign-up/) -2. {{ admin_contact }} your **new email** and **old username** -3. {{ admin_name }} will transfer your watch history and add you to {{ server_name }} +1. {{ admin_contact }} and ask for a new invite link (it looks like `join.bakerflix.xyz/j/...`) +2. Open the link and follow the steps to create your new account +3. {{ admin_contact }} your **new email** and **old username** +4. {{ admin_name }} will transfer your watch history and add you to {{ server_name }} {% endif %} ---