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diff --git a/content/config/jellyfin.md b/content/config/jellyfin.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5820ca --- /dev/null +++ b/content/config/jellyfin.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +title: "Jellyfin" +date: 2023-01-23T11:58:49-03:00 +draft: false +weight: 7 +summary: 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. +--- + +# What is Jellyfin? + +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! + +## 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". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-1.png) + +Now, create your first user. When you are done, click on "Next". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-2.png) + +Next, on the "Setup Media Libraries" page, click on "New Library". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-3.png) + +### Setting the "TV Shows" library + +On the "New Library" modal, select "Shows" as your Content type and click on the big ➕ sign next to "Folders". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-4.png) + +In "Select Path", select the folder `/data/tvshows` and click on "Ok" + +[](/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! + + +You should see your recently added folder in the "New Library" modal. + +[](/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. + +Your "New Library" screen should look like this: + +[](/pics/jellyfin-7.png) + +If you are okay with the settings, click on "Ok". Your library should be added now! + +[](/pics/jellyfin-8.png) + + +### Setting the "Movies" library + +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". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-9.png) + +In "Select Path", select the folder `/data/movies` and click on "Ok" + +[](/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! + + +You should see your recently added folder in the "New Library" modal. + +[](/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. + +Your "New Library" screen should look like this: + +[](/pics/jellyfin-12.png) + +If you are okay with the settings, click on "Ok". Your library should be added now! + +[](/pics/jellyfin-13.png) + +To finish, click on the "Next" button. + +[](/pics/jellyfin-14.png) + +### Continuing the setup + +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". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-15.png) + +Next, on the "Set up Remote Access" page, disable "Allow remote connections to this server" and click on "Next". + +[](/pics/jellyfin-16.png) + +And you are finally done! Click on "Finish" to go to your Jellyfin dashboard. +[](/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. + +[](/pics/jellyfin-18.png) + +And there it is! Your Jellyfin home page is up and running! + +[](/pics/jellyfin-19.png) + +## That's all! + +YAMS is fully up and running! Now, let's add some content. Move on to [Running everything together](/config/running-everything-together). |