Abstract: A system and method for protecting the rights and DRM technology of a content owner while increasing the convenience for users in a networked environment, e.g., a home network. By redirecting relevant DRM installation requests (e.g., for protected music, video, books, software, etc.) from a user's client device to his home server, and then acting upon authenticated client requests for the installed content strictly via the server, the user gains the convenience of limited client independence while the content owners retain assurance that their content will not be illicitly used by or redistributed to unauthorized users.