{"id":43,"date":"2022-04-10T04:13:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T20:38:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:14","slug":"how-to-install-jellyfin-media-server-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-jellyfin-media-server-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, ensure you have:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>An Ubuntu 22.04 server<\/li>\n<li>SSH access to the server<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux command line<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Package Repository<\/h2>\n<p>Update the package repository to ensure you have the latest packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Jellyfin<\/h2>\n<p>Install Jellyfin from the official repository:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install jellyfin -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Start Jellyfin Service<\/h2>\n<p>Start the Jellyfin service and enable it to start on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start jellyfin\r\nsudo systemctl enable jellyfin\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Configure Firewall<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a firewall enabled, allow traffic on port 8096 (Jellyfin default port):<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ufw allow 8096\/tcp\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Access Jellyfin<\/h2>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to <code>http:\/\/your_server_ip:8096<\/code>. You will be prompted to complete the setup process for Jellyfin, including creating an administrator account and adding media libraries.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Optional &#8211; Configure Reverse Proxy<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04. 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With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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