How to Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 18.04 | 20.04

In this article, we are going to shows that how to Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 18.04 | 20.04.

Jellyfin is a free, open source and cross-platform media stream application such as Plex or Netflix. It is built to organize, manage, and share digital media files (book, movies, music etc) to networked devices from your own server.

With the help of Jellyfin, you can install and setup your own media library similar to Netflix or Plex.

Ubuntu is a Linux Operating System based on Debian and mostly composed of non-profit(free) and open-source software. It is a complete Linux operating system that compatible with desktops, laptops, server and other devices. Ubuntu is Open Source so it is freely available for both community and professional support.

if you are a learner and looking for a Linux distribution for Learning then Ubuntu Linux Operating System is best for you as a beginning.

Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 18.04 | 20.04

Simply follow below steps to Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 18.04 | 20.04:

Step 1 : Update Ubuntu and Install Required Packages

Before starting to install Jellyfin, first you will need to install HTTPS transport for APT and enable the Universe repository to obtain all the FFMpeg dependencies.

To update Ubuntu and install required packages, run the commands below:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install apt-transport-https
sudo add-apt-repository universe

Step 2 : Add Jellyfin Repository

After update Ubuntu and install required packages, now you will need to add Jellyfin repository in your ubuntu system.

Run the command below to download the GPG key for the repository:

wget -O - https://repo.jellyfin.org/ubuntu/jellyfin_team.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -

Now run the command below to create a repository file for Jellyfin :

echo "deb [arch=$( dpkg --print-architecture )] https://repo.jellyfin.org/ubuntu $( lsb_release -c -s ) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jellyfin.list

Step 3 : Install Jellyfin

After add Jellyfin repository, you can install it by running the commands below:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install jellyfin

Now, run the command below to start, stop and enable Jellyfin services:

sudo systemctl start jellyfin
sudo systemctl stop jellyfin
sudo systemctl enable jellyfin

To check the status of Jellyfin, run the command below:

sudo systemctl status jellyfin

Step 4 : Access Jellyfin Web Interface

Open your browser and browse to the http://SERVER-IP:8096 or http://localhost:8096:

When you browse, it will open the jellyfin setup wizard. At setup wizard, first select your language.

Next, Create a new user account.

Next, add media library that you want to stream.

That’s all

If you face any error and issue in above steps , please use comment box below to report.