Plex VPS hosting

Plex hosting is a specialized VPS service that comes with the pre-installed Ubuntu 22.04 and Plex media server template. It enables you to watch movies, videos, and listen to music from any device, anywhere. 

Plus, you can customize your Plex server by installing additional software. For example, install plugins to get subtitles in various languages.  

First, you need to create an account on the Plex website. Then, connect your server to this account and start uploading your media. For complete instructions, refer to our guide on setting up the Plex VPS template.

Absolutely. Plex server hosting is completely legal; however, you need to make sure you don’t infringe any copyright or trademark laws. Simply put, using Plex is legal as long as you upload files you have the right to use.

Yes, you are free to share your music, movies, videos, and other files with your family and friends. 

When choosing your Plex server host, you should consider pricing and resources, especially storage.

Hostinger customers get top-notch security measures, such as DDoS protection, a malware scanner for detecting and removing malicious files, built-in firewall configuration to prevent unwanted traffic, and automatic backups to restore files in case of emergency. You can also take a snapshot before making any major changes. 

When it comes to resources, we offer four Plex VPS hosting plans. Starting at US$ 4.99/month, the KVM 1 plan has 4 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe SSD storage, and 4 TB bandwidth – ideal for keeping your music and videos secure and easy to access. Meanwhile, KVM 8, starting at US$ 19.99/month, offers 32 GB RAM, 400 GB NVMe SSD storage, and 32 TB bandwidth, which is suitable for storing longer movies.

As a Plex host, we offer self-managed VPS services – meaning you get full root access to your server. If you need any help, simply ask our AI Assistant, and receive an answer immediately.

You can also explore our vast library of VPS tutorials, knowledge base, or Hostinger Academy on YouTube.