A secure movie request app for Plex that keeps your server private

SeekAndWatch Cloud lets friends and family request movies and TV shows for Plex while you approve everything from home. It works with your local SeekAndWatch app, Radarr, and Sonarr, without exposing your server to the internet.

No port forwarding. No VPN for guests. No reverse proxy to babysit. Just a clean request flow between your users, the cloud queue, and your self-hosted media stack.

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New users still need an invite link or code from a server owner to register.

Why people use SeekAndWatch Cloud instead of exposing Plex request tools directly

It is built for self-hosters who want an easy way to let friends request movies for Plex without punching holes in the network.

No port forwarding required

Your local app connects outbound to the cloud. Friends never connect directly to your home server, Radarr, Sonarr, or Plex request endpoints.

Built for Plex, Radarr, and Sonarr workflows

Friends browse and request titles in the cloud. You approve requests locally, then approved items can be sent to Radarr or Sonarr according to your setup.

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Invite-only access for friends and family

Only the people you invite can sign up and send requests to your queue, which keeps the request app useful instead of becoming public clutter.

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Simple request experience

Users can search and browse movies or TV shows, submit requests in one click, and optionally leave notes such as specific seasons or editions.

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Request notes and request history

You can see why something was requested, keep a clear audit trail, and let users follow their request status without chasing you in chat.

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You stay in control

Nothing is auto-approved by strangers. You decide what gets added to your library and when it moves into your Radarr or Sonarr pipeline.

Cloud queue, local approval

The cloud handles accounts and requests. Your self-hosted app handles approvals and your media stack. That split keeps the architecture simple and safer.

Passkey, Plex, and email support

Use passkeys or Plex sign-in, get email notifications when you want them, and keep the UX friendly for the non-technical people you invite.

How the Plex request workflow works

Think of SeekAndWatch Cloud as the front door for requests and your local SeekAndWatch app as the trusted bridge back to Radarr and Sonarr.

Create your cloud account and local connection

Set up your SeekAndWatch Cloud account, generate an API key, and connect it to the SeekAndWatch app running on your home server.

Invite the people allowed to request media

Create invite links for friends or family. They get their own accounts and request queue access tied to your server, not anyone else’s.

Friends request movies or shows from the web app

Users browse titles, submit requests, and optionally add notes. Those requests stay in the cloud until your local app polls and shows them for approval.

You approve locally and send to Radarr or Sonarr

Approved movie requests can go to Radarr and approved TV requests can go to Sonarr. Your Plex server stays private the whole time.

Security and privacy basics

The goal is straightforward: make requests easy for friends without turning your media server into a public web app.

No direct inbound access to your stack Your local app reaches out to the cloud instead of the public internet reaching into your network.
Invite-based access Only approved users can create accounts and submit requests to your queue.
Passkeys, hashed passwords, and CSRF protection Core account security features are already baked into the app instead of being an afterthought.
Local approvals before automation Requests are not the same thing as automatic library changes. You still decide what gets added.

Ready to stop handling Plex requests in DMs?

Use SeekAndWatch Cloud to collect requests in one place, keep your home server private, and route approved titles into Radarr or Sonarr with less friction.

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