How to Install Emby Media Server on Debian 12

1. Installing Emby Media Server (Classic Method)

Follow these steps to install Emby on Debian 12:

Step 1: Update System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Download and Install Emby

wget https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Releases/releases/download/4.7.14.0/emby-server-deb_4.7.14.0_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i emby-server-deb_4.7.14.0_amd64.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken install -y

Step 3: Start and Enable Emby Service

sudo systemctl enable --now emby-server

Step 4: Configure Firewall (Optional)

sudo ufw allow 8096/tcp
sudo ufw allow 8920/tcp

Step 5: Access Web Interface

Open a web browser and go to:

http://your-server-ip:8096

2. Installing Emby Media Server Using Ansible

You can automate the installation using Ansible with the following playbook.

Step 1: Install Ansible

sudo apt install ansible -y

Step 2: Create an Ansible Playbook

nano install_emby.yml

Add the following content:

---
- name: Install Emby Media Server
  hosts: localhost
  become: yes
  tasks:
    - name: Update and upgrade system
      apt:
        update_cache: yes
        upgrade: dist

    - name: Download Emby package
      get_url:
        url: "https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.Releases/releases/download/4.7.14.0/emby-server-deb_4.7.14.0_amd64.deb"
        dest: "/tmp/emby.deb"

    - name: Install Emby
      command: dpkg -i /tmp/emby.deb
      ignore_errors: yes

    - name: Fix dependencies
      apt:
        update_cache: yes
        name: "-f"
        state: latest

    - name: Enable and start Emby service
      systemd:
        name: emby-server
        enabled: yes
        state: started

    - name: Open firewall ports
      ufw:
        rule: allow
        port: "8096"
        proto: tcp

Step 3: Run the Playbook

ansible-playbook install_emby.yml

Conclusion

Emby Media Server is now installed on Debian 12. You can access it via http://your-server-ip:8096 and start setting up your media library.