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# Plex Backend

## Summary

Using Plex as your Organizr backend allows you to authenticate using both your Local Plex Server as well as the servers at Plex.tv

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Change the Authentication type to `Organizr DB + Backend`. Choose `Plex` as the Authentication Backend. Use the Retrieve button to fill in the Plex Token and Plex Machine.‌

| **Type**            | **Purpose**                                                                                                                            |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Plex Token          | Token to authenticate with Plex Servers                                                                                                |
| Plex Machine        | Plex Machine ID for your specific server                                                                                               |
| Admin Username      | Username or Email for Organizr and Plex Admin account                                                                                  |
| Enable Plex oAuth   | This will bring up a Plex login screen that will flow credentials through plex.tv                                                      |
| Strict Plex Friends | Enabling this option will only allow people from your friends list that have access to the server that you selected for `Plex Machine` |


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