Jellyfin Setup

Goal §

Set up a media server that works locally without restrictions.

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Installation §

Installed Jellyfin:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install jellyfin

Started service:

sudo systemctl start jellyfin
sudo systemctl enable jellyfin

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Accessing the Server §

Opened in browser:

http://<server-ip>:8096

Used:

hostname -I

to find IP.

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Initial Setup §

• created user account
• selected media libraries
• skipped metadata options initially

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Folder Structure §

Created folders:

mkdir -p ~/Jellyfin/Films
mkdir -p ~/Jellyfin/TV

Added these paths in Jellyfin setup.

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Adding Media §

Moved files into folders:

mv "<file>" ~/Jellyfin/Films/
mv "<folder>" ~/Jellyfin/TV/

Jellyfin scanned and detected media automatically.

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Permissions §

Checked:

ls -ld ~/Jellyfin ~/Jellyfin/*

Ensured correct ownership:

sudo chown -R akwastaken:akwastaken ~/Jellyfin
chmod -R 775 ~/Jellyfin

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Access from Other Devices §

• opened http://<ip>:8096 on phone
• worked within same WiFi network

Tested with iOS app (Streamyfin):

• connected using server IP
• playback worked

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Observations §

• works without external account
• simple setup compared to Plex
• UI is basic but functional
• local streaming works reliably

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Limitations §

• not accessible outside network
• depends on local IP
• no built-in remote access solution

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Notes §

• replaced Plex completely
• used as main media server going forward