Introduction

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server that allows you to organize, manage, and stream your media files to various devices. Installing Jellyfin on Ubuntu 22.04 enables you to create your own media streaming service for enjoying movies, music, and TV shows. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• An Ubuntu 22.04 server with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Add Jellyfin Repository

First, add the Jellyfin repository to your Ubuntu system:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apt-transport-https
wget -O - https://repo.jellyfin.org/ubuntu/jellyfin_team.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
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 2: Install Jellyfin

Update the package index and install Jellyfin:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install jellyfin

Step 3: Start Jellyfin Service

Start the Jellyfin service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start jellyfin
sudo systemctl enable jellyfin

Step 4: Access Jellyfin Web Interface

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8096 or http://your_server_ip:8096 to access the Jellyfin web interface. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of Jellyfin.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now start adding your media libraries and enjoy streaming your favorite content to various devices.