Note that this a "basic" level post on how to setup a perfect home media server using Docker only. This setup is an integral part of my smart home setup. This all-in-one media server built with Docker will automate media download, organization, streaming, and sharing with family/friends. When I say, Media Server, I do not just mean Plex or Emby or Jellyfin. In this post, I will show you how to build a perfect Docker media server using Docker and Ubuntu.
When you see the message “The plugin has been successfully installed,” restart Jellyfin from the main page of your administration dashboard by clicking Restart.Docker can help you build a Home Media Server in just minutes without complex setups. Otherwise, select the latest version and click Install. If you want a specific version, select it. Installing Jellyfin Pluginsįor added functionality, you can install plugins, such as the popular OpenSubtitles plugin which downloads subtitles automatically.įrom your administration dashboard, under “Advanced,” click Plugins and then the Catalog tab. Instead, you can create other Jellyfin accounts for your family members, friends, and so on.įrom your administrator dashboard, under Server, click Users and then the plus sign to add a user account.Įnter a name and password, and if you do not want this user to have access to all your libraries, clear the “Enable access to all libraries” checkbox. The default user account created by the wizard has administrator access and thus should not be shared. Jellyfin regularly scans these folders and updates your libraries accordingly. When you want to add new media, simply add it to one of the folders you’ve chosen. You do not have to change the other library settings, as the defaults work well in most cases. Repeat this process for other folders, if any. On the left sidebar, under Server, click Libraries and then click “Add Media Library.”Ĭhoose the content type and give your library a name, and then click the plus sign to add a folder.Įnter the full path to the folder where you will be storing files for this library and then click OK. To create your first one, sign into Jellyfin at and open the administration dashboard by clicking on the top rightmost icon. Jellyfin uses customizable libraries to organize media files. Click Next and Finish to exit the wizard.Īlso read: How to Set Up Emby Media Server on Linux Adding Libraries
If you plan on streaming from Jellyfin to outside your home, enable these options.
Select your language and country and then click Next. Metadata consists of various information and data, such as age ratings, overviews, posters, etc. You can add libraries later, so skip this step for now by clicking Next. Enter your first name and password to create the administrator account and click Next.
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