How to Set Up a Home Media Server with Jellyfin on Ubuntu

It also supports GNU/Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

1. Step 1: Install HTTPS transport. ...
2. Step 2: Enable Universe repository. ...
3. Step 3: Add Jellyfin GPG signing key. ...
4. Step 4: Add the Jellyfin repository. ...
5. Step 5: Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu. ...
6. Step 6: Start Jellyfin Service.

1. How do I setup my Jellyfin server?
2. What can I do with Ubuntu server at home?
3. How do I access the server?
4. What port does Jellyfin use?

How do I setup my Jellyfin server?

How to connect to your Jellyfin server

1. Once you have set up the media library, you'll be taken to the server's homepage. ...
2. Click the menu icon on the left and select the "Dashboard" option. ...
3. Here you will see your server's name, version number (of Jellyfin), port number (8096) and 2 URLs; LAN Address and WAN address.

What can I do with Ubuntu server at home?

Ubuntu is a server platform that anyone can use for the following and much more:

1. Websites.
2. FTP.
3. Email server.
4. File and print server.
5. Development platform.
6. Container deployment.
7. Cloud services.
8. Database server.

How do I access the server?

Windows Instructions

1. Open the Start menu and click "Computer."
2. Click the "Map network drive" button in the toolbar.
3. Click the "Drive" menu and choose the letter to assign to the server.
4. Fill in the Folder field with the IP address or hostname of the server you want to access.

What port does Jellyfin use?

Static Ports

8920/tcp is used by default for HTTPS traffic. You can change this in the dashboard.