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Open the Plex app on your TV and select Sign In to get a 4-character code. On your phone or computer, go to plex.tv/link, sign in to your Plex account, enter the code, and select Link. Your TV connects in a few seconds.
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Open Plex on your TV and select Sign In

Launch the Plex app on your smart TV or streaming device and choose Sign In.
TV screen showing a Sign In button in a media app

Select Sign In on the TV app (illustration)

2

Note the 4-character code

The TV shows a 4-character link code. Leave this screen open.
TV screen showing plex.tv/link and a 4-character code with a QR code

The link code shown on your TV (illustration, example code)

3

Go to plex.tv/link on another device

On your phone, tablet, or computer, open a browser and go to https://plex.tv/link. Sign in to the same Plex account you want to use on the TV.
Browser at plex.tv/link with four code boxes and a Link button

Enter the code at plex.tv/link (illustration)

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Enter the code and select Link

Type the code exactly as shown and submit. The TV app refreshes and signs in automatically.
TV screen with a green check mark and Account linked message

Your TV confirms the account is linked (illustration)

Many TVs also show a QR code next to the link code. Scan it with your phone camera to open the link page directly.
  • Find and connect to your own or shared Plex Media Server
  • Use Plex on smart TVs, PlayStation, and Xbox, which need a signed-in app
  • Use Plex Pass features if you subscribe
  • Watch your library away from home (when Remote Access is set up)

Device guides

Smart TV

Samsung, LG, Vizio, and other smart TVs.

Roku

Add Plex and link it on Roku.

Amazon Fire TV

Fire TV Stick, Cube, and Fire TV Edition TVs.

Apple TV and Android TV

tvOS, Google TV, and Android TV devices.

Xbox and PlayStation

Link Plex on game consoles.

Sign in with QR code

Skip typing the URL.

Need help?

Code not working

Quick fixes for link errors.

Avoid fake link sites

Stay safe when linking.

FAQ

Short answers to common questions.
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