diff --git a/content/config/jellyfin.md b/content/config/jellyfin.md index b5820ca..8e344fb 100644 --- a/content/config/jellyfin.md +++ b/content/config/jellyfin.md @@ -8,112 +8,109 @@ summary: Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control # What is Jellyfin? -From their [website](https://jellyfin.org/) +From their [website](https://jellyfin.org/): > Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. Your media, your server, your way. -On YAMS, Jellyfin is one of the most important parts: Jellyfin is going to be your "Netflix", "Hulu" or "Amazon Prime". This means you'll be able to stream your TV shows and movies to any device using Jellyfin. Best part: Is 100% open source! +In YAMS, Jellyfin is going to be your personal Netflix! 🍿 It's 100% open source and lets you stream your TV shows and movies to any device. Best part? No monthly fees! ## Initial configuration In your browser, go to [http://{your-ip-address}:8096/]() and you'll see Jellyfin's setup page. -Choose your display language and click on "Next". +First things first - pick your display language and click "Next". [![jellyfin-1](/pics/jellyfin-1.png)](/pics/jellyfin-1.png) -Now, create your first user. When you are done, click on "Next". +Time to create your first user! This will be your admin account, so make it secure. When you're done, click "Next". [![jellyfin-2](/pics/jellyfin-2.png)](/pics/jellyfin-2.png) -Next, on the "Setup Media Libraries" page, click on "New Library". +Now we're at the "Setup Media Libraries" page. Click on "New Library" - let's tell Jellyfin where to find all your media! 📚 [![jellyfin-3](/pics/jellyfin-3.png)](/pics/jellyfin-3.png) -### Setting the "TV Shows" library +### Setting up your TV Shows library -On the "New Library" modal, select "Shows" as your Content type and click on the big ➕ sign next to "Folders". +On the "New Library" modal, pick "Shows" as your Content type and click the big ➕ sign next to "Folders". [![jellyfin-4](/pics/jellyfin-4.png)](/pics/jellyfin-4.png) -In "Select Path", select the folder `/data/tvshows` and click on "Ok" +In "Select Path", choose the `/data/tvshows` folder and click "Ok" [![jellyfin-5](/pics/jellyfin-5.png)](/pics/jellyfin-5.png) -**Note:** This is NOT on your filesystem! The `/data/tvshows/` folder exists inside the `docker` environment and maps to your server `/mediafolder/tv/` folder! +**Magic Container Note:** 🎩 The `/data/tvshows/` folder isn't actually on your filesystem - it's a special path inside the docker environment that maps to your server's `/mediafolder/tv/` folder! - -You should see your recently added folder in the "New Library" modal. +You should see your new folder all ready to go in the modal: [![jellyfin-6](/pics/jellyfin-6.png)](/pics/jellyfin-6.png) -Finally, set your metadata language to your favorite language. All the default settings that follow are fine, but you can change them if you want. +Now set your preferred metadata language. The other default settings are fine, but feel free to tweak them if you want to get fancy! -Your "New Library" screen should look like this: +Your setup should look something like this: [![jellyfin-7](/pics/jellyfin-7.png)](/pics/jellyfin-7.png) -If you are okay with the settings, click on "Ok". Your library should be added now! +Happy with the settings? Click "Ok". Your TV Shows library is now added! 📺 [![jellyfin-8](/pics/jellyfin-8.png)](/pics/jellyfin-8.png) +### Setting up your Movies library -### Setting the "Movies" library +Time for round two! Click that "New Library" button again. -Open the "New Library modal" again. - -On the "New Library" modal, select "Movies" as your Content type and click on the big ➕ sign next to "Folders". +This time, pick "Movies" as your Content type and click the ➕ next to "Folders". [![jellyfin-9](/pics/jellyfin-9.png)](/pics/jellyfin-9.png) -In "Select Path", select the folder `/data/movies` and click on "Ok" +Choose the `/data/movies` folder and click "Ok" [![jellyfin-10](/pics/jellyfin-10.png)](/pics/jellyfin-10.png) -**Note:** This is NOT on your filesystem! The `/data/movies/` folder exists inside the `docker` environment and maps to your server `/mediafolder/movies/` folder! +**More Container Magic:** 🎩✨ Just like before, `/data/movies/` is a special docker path that maps to your server's `/mediafolder/movies/` folder! - -You should see your recently added folder in the "New Library" modal. +You should see your movies folder ready to go: [![jellyfin-11](/pics/jellyfin-11.png)](/pics/jellyfin-11.png) -Finally, set your metadata language to your favorite language. All the default settings that follow are fine, but you can change them if you want. +Set your preferred metadata language again. Default settings are still your friend here! -Your "New Library" screen should look like this: +Your setup should look like this: [![jellyfin-12](/pics/jellyfin-12.png)](/pics/jellyfin-12.png) -If you are okay with the settings, click on "Ok". Your library should be added now! +Looking good? Click "Ok". Your Movies library is now added! 🎬 [![jellyfin-13](/pics/jellyfin-13.png)](/pics/jellyfin-13.png) -To finish, click on the "Next" button. +Time to move forward - click that "Next" button! [![jellyfin-14](/pics/jellyfin-14.png)](/pics/jellyfin-14.png) -### Continuing the setup +### Final Setup Steps -On the "Preferred Metadata Language" page, you can choose the language and country of your metadata. Choose your preferred language and country and click "Next". +On the "Preferred Metadata Language" page, pick your favorite language and country. Then click "Next". [![jellyfin-15](/pics/jellyfin-15.png)](/pics/jellyfin-15.png) -Next, on the "Set up Remote Access" page, disable "Allow remote connections to this server" and click on "Next". +For the "Set up Remote Access" page, let's keep things simple - disable "Allow remote connections to this server" and click "Next". [![jellyfin-16](/pics/jellyfin-16.png)](/pics/jellyfin-16.png) -And you are finally done! Click on "Finish" to go to your Jellyfin dashboard. +You're done! Click "Finish" to head to your shiny new Jellyfin dashboard. 🎉 [![jellyfin-17](/pics/jellyfin-17.png)](/pics/jellyfin-17.png) ### Logging in to Jellyfin -On the "Please Sign In" screen, log in with the username/password you set in the [Initial configuration](#initial-configuration) step. +Time to test drive your new setup! On the login screen, use the username and password you created earlier. [![jellyfin-18](/pics/jellyfin-18.png)](/pics/jellyfin-18.png) -And there it is! Your Jellyfin home page is up and running! +And there it is! Your very own streaming service homepage! 🌟 [![jellyfin-19](/pics/jellyfin-19.png)](/pics/jellyfin-19.png) -## That's all! +## That's all folks! 🎬 -YAMS is fully up and running! Now, let's add some content. Move on to [Running everything together](/config/running-everything-together). +YAMS is now fully up and running! Ready to add some content? Move on to [Running everything together](/config/running-everything-together) to see how all these pieces work together!