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38 changes: 25 additions & 13 deletions plex-guide/docs/index.md
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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 %}

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## 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

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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.

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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 %}

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