Plex

Allows users to authenticate using their Plex credentials by configuring Plex as a federated identity provider via OAuth2.

Preparation

None

authentik configuration

To support the integration of Plex with authentik, you need to create a Plex source in authentik.

1. Log in to authentik as an administrator and open the authentik Admin interface.
2. Navigate to Directory > Federation and Social login, click Create, and then configure the following settings:
   • Select type: select Plex Source as the source type.
   • Create Plex Source: provide a name, a slug, and set the following required configurations:
     • Protocol settings
       • Client ID: Set a unique Client ID or leave the generated ID
         • Click Load Servers to login to Plex and pick the authorized Plex Servers for "allowed users".
         • Decide if anyone with a Plex account can authenticate or only friends you share access with.
3. Click Finish to save your settings.

info

For instructions on how to display the new source on the authentik login page, refer to the Add sources to default login page documentation.

Embed new source in flow Enterprise

For instructions on embedding the new source within a flow, such as an authorization flow, refer to the Source Stage documentation.

Source property mappings

Source property mappings allow you to modify or gather extra information from sources. See the overview for more information.