Introduction

Jellyfin is a free, cross-platform media server software that allows you to stream your media files over the internet to various devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. An Ubuntu 22.04 server
2. SSH access to the server
3. Basic knowledge of Linux command line

Step 1: Update Package Repository

Update the package repository to ensure you have the latest packages:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Jellyfin

Install Jellyfin from the official repository:

sudo apt install jellyfin -y

Step 3: Start Jellyfin Service

Start the Jellyfin service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start jellyfin
sudo systemctl enable jellyfin

Step 4: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, allow traffic on port 8096 (Jellyfin default port):

sudo ufw allow 8096/tcp

Step 5: Access Jellyfin

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip:8096. You will be prompted to complete the setup process for Jellyfin, including creating an administrator account and adding media libraries.

Step 6: Optional - Configure Reverse Proxy

If you want to access Jellyfin using a domain name and secure it with HTTPS, you can set up a reverse proxy with Nginx or Apache. Refer to the official documentation for detailed instructions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now start streaming your media files to various devices using Jellyfin.