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Try PlexSub in Demo Mode

Goal​

Demo Mode lets you try PlexSub without real user data or production integrations.

Use the project's demo Compose and environment templates. Keep them in a separate runtime folder with separate volumes and credentials.

Main variables​

Use a dedicated demo hostname, port, database, encryption key, session secret, and data set. Never reuse production secrets.

Test access​

Use only documented demo accounts. Do not share administrator credentials publicly or use a production Owner account in the demo.

Bind the demo to a local-only host port and publish it through a reverse proxy or tunnel. This avoids exposing the container directly on all interfaces.

Do not do this​

Do not connect the demo to a production database, real billing provider, real SMTP account, production Plex/Jellyfin server, or private network target.

Sharing the demo​

Explain that data is fake, define expected behaviour, reset it regularly, and provide a public feedback path.

Quick checklist​

  • Separate Compose and .env.
  • Fake data and services.
  • Isolated port and hostname.
  • HTTPS proxy/tunnel.
  • Demo reset procedure.
  • No production secrets.