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## Optional Parameters
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*Special note* - If you'd like to run Plex without requiring `--net=host` (`NOT recommended`) then you will need the following ports in your `docker create` command (you need to set PLEX_CLAIM to claim a server set up with bridge networking):
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If you want to run the container in bridge network mode (instead of the recommended host network mode) you will need to specify ports.
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The [official documentation for ports](https://support.plex.tv/articles/201543147-what-network-ports-do-i-need-to-allow-through-my-firewall/) lists 32400 as the only required port.
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The rest of the ports are optionally used for specific purposes listed in the documentation.
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If you have not already claimed your server (first time setup) you need to set `PLEX_CLAIM` to claim a server set up with bridge networking.
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-p 32400:32400 \

readme-vars.yml

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- { env_var: "PLEX_CLAIM", env_value: "", desc: "Optionally you can obtain a claim token from https://plex.tv/claim and input here. Keep in mind that the claim tokens expire within 4 minutes."}
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optional_parameters: |
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*Special note* - If you'd like to run Plex without requiring `--net=host` (`NOT recommended`) then you will need the following ports in your `docker create` command (you need to set PLEX_CLAIM to claim a server set up with bridge networking):
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If you want to run the container in bridge network mode (instead of the recommended host network mode) you will need to specify ports.
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The [official documentation for ports](https://support.plex.tv/articles/201543147-what-network-ports-do-i-need-to-allow-through-my-firewall/) lists 32400 as the only required port.
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The rest of the ports are optionally used for specific purposes listed in the documentation.
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If you have not already claimed your server (first time setup) you need to set `PLEX_CLAIM` to claim a server set up with bridge networking.
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-p 32400:32400 \

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