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Installing Jellyfin on Ubuntu

Jellyfin offers a modern interface for organizing and streaming media from a personal server. This tutorial details the process of installing the Jellyfin media server on Ubuntu, covering everything from the initial software installation to starting the Jellyfin service.

Prerequisites​

  • A machine running Ubuntu 18.04 or later.
  • Command line/terminal access.
  • Sudo privileges.

Installation Steps​

Step 1: Update Your System​

Before installing any new software, it's best practice to update your current system packages. In the terminal, run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Jellyfin​

To simplify deployment and help automate this for as many users as possible, Jellyfin provides a BASH script to handle repo installation as well as installing Jellyfin. All you need to do is run this command on your system (requires curl, or subsitute curl with wget -O-):

curl https://repo.jellyfin.org/install-debuntu.sh | sudo bash

Step 3: Access Jellyfin​

Jellyfin will be running on your Ubuntu server. Access the web interface by navigating to:

http://your-server-ip:8096

Replace your-server-ip with the actual IP address of your Ubuntu server. If you're installing on a local machine, you can use http://localhost:8096.

Step 5: Complete the Setup Wizard​

The first time you access Jellyfin, you'll be greeted with a setup wizard. Follow the prompts to configure Jellyfin, including creating an admin user, setting up your media library, and tuning your preferred options.

Configuring Firewall​

If you have ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) enabled, you need to allow traffic on Jellyfin's default port (8096):

sudo ufw allow 8096/tcp

Conclusion​

You've now successfully installed Jellyfin on your Ubuntu server. Jellyfin offers a great platform for streaming and organizing your media across various devices. Enjoy your personal media collection in a sleek, user-friendly interface.


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