You are welcome to check them if you need a step-by-step procedure to do this.īefore going further, just make sure to configure the Internet connection (LAN or Wi-Fi) and do the system updates. I won’t give more details here, as I have complete guides on how to install Raspberry Pi OS or Ubuntu on this website. Using a minimal or server version of these distributions is totally fine if it works for you. Plex Media Server is a service, so you don’t need a desktop environment.

So, using Raspberry Pi OS or Ubuntu seems a great choice. The easiest way to install Plex Media Server on a Raspberry Pi is to use a Debian based distribution, as Plex offers packages for this system.

Install the package and start the application.

Download the Debian package from the official website.

Install a compatible system on your device (any Debian based distribution).

Here are the required steps to install Plex Media Server on your Raspberry Pi:

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