Jellyfin on Ubuntu 22.04: Your Ultimate Media Server Setup Guide

Transform your Ubuntu 22.04 into a powerful media server with Jellyfin! This open-source software offers a polished way to organize and stream your media. Here's a detailed guide on installing and setting up Jellyfin on Ubuntu 22.04.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Adding the GPG Key

Secure your package downloads by adding Jellyfin's public GPG key:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates gnupg2 curl git -y
curl -fsSL https://repo.jellyfin.org/ubuntu/jellyfin_team.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/jellyfin.gpg

2. Adding the Jellyfin Repository

Add the Jellyfin repository to your system:

echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture)] https://repo.jellyfin.org/$(awk -F'=' '/^ID=/{print $NF}' /etc/os-release) $(awk -F'=' '/^VERSION_CODENAME=/{print $NF}' /etc/os-release) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jellyfin.list

3. Updating System Repositories

Update your system's package list:

sudo apt update

4. Installing Jellyfin

Install Jellyfin:

sudo apt install jellyfin

Post-Installation Setup

5. Starting the Jellyfin Service

Enable and start Jellyfin's service:

sudo systemctl enable jellyfin
sudo systemctl start jellyfin

6. Configuring Firewall

Ensure Jellyfin's default port (8096) is open in your firewall:

sudo ufw allow 8096

7. Accessing Jellyfin

Access the Jellyfin web interface via 127.0.0.1:8096 or ip-address:8096 on your browser.

8. Creating Admin Account

Set up an admin username and password for Jellyfin.

9. Adding Media Libraries

Add media content paths to Jellyfin for streaming.

10. Logging into Jellyfin

Use your credentials to log into the Jellyfin server.

Maintenance and Upgrades

11. Updating Jellyfin

Regularly update Jellyfin using:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

12. Uninstalling Jellyfin

If needed, you can uninstall Jellyfin:

sudo apt autoremove install jellyfin --purge
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jellyfin.list

Enhancing Your Media Experience

For more insights on optimizing your media server, check out our article on Jellyfin vs Plex: A Comprehensive Comparison of Media Servers.

Setting up Jellyfin on Ubuntu 22.04 is straightforward and enhances your media streaming capabilities. Follow this guide for a seamless installation and enjoy a robust, self-hosted media server!