How to get Plex up and running on Synology DS420+
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The Synology DS420+ comes rocking its own app store, allowing you to install a whole host of third-party services, including Plex Media Server. While you can store and enjoy media using Synology`s own apps, Plex takes everything to a whole new level, allowing you to sort, correctly tag, and even transcode 4K content. This guide will show you how to quickly get Plex installed and running on the DS420+. Products used in this guide Your new NAS: Synology DS420+ ($500 at Amazon) Unlock transcoding: Plex Pass (From $5/mo. at Plex) How to install Plex Media Server on the DS420+ You have the option to install Plex Media Server on Synology NAS using two methods. Manual (recommended) This route is a little more complicated and requires you to download and install new Plex Media Server releases, but it`s my preferred method. Download the Plex Server package. (Choose `Synology` under `NAS`.) Connect to your Synology NAS. Open up the Package Center. Click on `Manual Install.` Click `...