If your household has a mix of kids, adults, 4K junkies, and more…separate user profiles are essential.
Option 1: Plex Home
- Add managed users under
Settings > Users & Sharing - No extra accounts needed
- Set restrictions, ratings limits, and library access per user
Option 2: Invite External Plex Accounts
- Better for remote users or friends outside your home
- They’ll need a Plex account
- You control which libraries and features they can use
Perks of Using Multiple Users:
- Individual watch history and resume positions
- Personalized recommendations
- Age-appropriate access (combined with parental controls)
Tips for Smooth Multi-User Setup:
- Keep 4K or high bitrate content in a separate library
- Create a “Kids” library with locked-down settings
- Monitor server load if multiple people stream at once
Organized users = fewer support texts and way less chaos.