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media server

jellyfin · the setup guide

watch with jellyfin.

How to get an account on my media server, sign in on your TV, phone or computer, and ask for new anime.

  1. 01 Get an account Join the Discord and run /media create.
  2. 02 Sign in Add the server, then use your username and password.
  3. 03 Pick a device Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones, browsers and more.
  4. 04 Request anime Missing something? Suggest it for the library.

01 · get an account

sign up.

  1. Join my Discord

    Accounts are handed out through the Discord bot, so join the server first.

  2. Run /media create

    Type it in any channel you can chat in. A small form pops up, and only you can see it and the bot’s replies.

  3. Pick a username and password

    Usernames are 3–64 characters, passwords at least 12. Use something you don’t use anywhere else.

  4. That’s it

    The bot confirms your account is ready. Remember those details, you’ll use them to sign in on every device.

All the /media commands

/media create
Make a new Jellyfin account. It’s linked to your Discord automatically.
/media link
Already have an account on the server? Connect it to your Discord.
/media account
See which Jellyfin username is linked to you.
/media password
Change your password. You’ll need your current one.
/media unlink
Disconnect your Discord. Your Jellyfin account keeps working.
/media delete
Permanently delete your Jellyfin account. This can’t be undone.

02 · log in

sign in.

server address

Ask in the Discord

The server address isn’t posted publicly. Ask and I’ll send it to you.

  1. Open Jellyfin

    Install the app for your device (see the device list), or just open a web browser.

  2. Add the server

    The app may say it can’t find any servers. That’s normal. Choose Add Server or Connect to Server and enter the server address.

  3. Enter your login

    Choose Manual Login if it asks, then type the username and password you picked with /media create. Passwords are case-sensitive.

  4. Start watching

    Head to the Anime library. You can browse it from here too on the anime library page.

Typing on a TV remote is painful. If your TV app shows a Quick Connect option, pick it to get a short code. Then on your phone or computer (already signed in), open your profile, choose Quick Connect and enter the code. The TV signs in by itself.

03 · where to watch

your devices.

Jellyfin runs on almost everything. Find yours below, or see every official app on jellyfin.org.

  • Roku

    Jellyfin (Roku Channel Store)

    1. Press Home, then open Streaming Store (or Search).
    2. Search for “Jellyfin” and select Add channel.
    3. Open Jellyfin from your home screen and enter the server address.

  • Fire TV / Fire Stick

    Jellyfin (Amazon Appstore)

    1. From the Fire TV home screen, go to Find → Search.
    2. Type “Jellyfin” and pick the Jellyfin app.
    3. Select Get / Download, then Open.

  • Android TV / Google TV

    Jellyfin for Android TV (Google Play)

    1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV, Chromecast with Google TV or Shield.
    2. Search for “Jellyfin” and install Jellyfin for Android TV.
    3. Open it and enter the server address.

  • Apple TV

    Swiftfin (App Store)

    1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
    2. Search for “Swiftfin” and install it.
    3. Open Swiftfin, choose Connect to Server and enter the address.

    Infuse also works with Jellyfin if you already use it.

  • LG TV (webOS)

    Jellyfin (LG Content Store)

    1. Open the LG Content Store (Apps) from your TV’s home screen.
    2. Search for “Jellyfin” and install it.
    3. Launch it and enter the server address.

  • Samsung TV (Tizen)

    Jellyfin (Samsung Apps)

    1. Open Apps on your Samsung TV and search for “Jellyfin”.
    2. Install it, open it and enter the server address.

    Not every model has it in the store. If yours doesn’t, a Fire Stick or Roku plugged into the TV is the easy fix.

  • iPhone & iPad

    Jellyfin Mobile or Swiftfin (App Store)

    1. Install Jellyfin Mobile or Swiftfin from the App Store.
    2. Open it and enter the server address.
    3. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password.

    Swiftfin is the native app and usually plays more files without converting them.

  • Android phone & tablet

    Jellyfin (Google Play)

    1. Install Jellyfin from the Google Play Store.
    2. Open it and enter the server address.
    3. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password.

    Findroid and Streamyfin are nice third-party alternatives, also on Google Play.

  • Web browser

    Nothing to install

    1. Open the server address in Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.
    2. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password.

    Works on any computer, and on most smart TVs and consoles that have a browser.

  • Windows, macOS & Linux

    Jellyfin desktop app (jellyfin.org)

    1. Download the desktop app for your system from jellyfin.org/downloads.
    2. Install and open it, then enter the server address.
    3. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password.

    The desktop app plays more formats directly than a browser tab, which means less buffering.

  • Xbox

    Jellyfin (Microsoft Store)

    1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox.
    2. Search for “Jellyfin” and install it.
    3. Open it and enter the server address.

  • PlayStation

    No Jellyfin app

    1. There’s no Jellyfin app for PS4 or PS5.
    2. Use one of the other devices on this list, or cast from your phone to a Chromecast.

Got a Chromecast? Sign in on the Android or iPhone app, start something, and tap the cast icon.

04 · something missing?

request anime.

  1. Check the library first

    Search the anime library to make sure it isn’t already there.

  2. Open the request form

    Go to request anime and search for the title, or run /request in Discord and pick it from the list. Results come from MyAnimeList.

  3. Pick your titles

    Select up to 20 at once. Add your name if you want credit, and a note for things like a specific season or dub vs. sub.

  4. Send it and keep an eye on Discord

    I review every request by hand. Track it on the request board, and status updates are posted in the Discord too.

troubleshooting

having trouble?

It says my username or password is wrong

Passwords are case-sensitive, so check caps lock and autocorrect on phones. Run /media account in Discord to see your exact username.

I forgot my password

/media password needs your current password, so it can’t reset a forgotten one. Message me in the Discord and I’ll reset it for you.

The app can’t find or connect to the server

First check the server status page. If it’s up, double-check the server address, including https:// and no spaces at the end. If it still won’t connect, try it in a web browser first. If the browser works, the problem is the app. If it doesn’t, the server may be down, so let me know.

Videos buffer or stutter

Lower the quality: during playback, open the settings (gear) icon and pick a lower quality or bitrate. On TVs, the Fire TV, Android TV and Swiftfin apps usually play more smoothly than a TV’s built-in browser.

How do I change subtitles or audio language?

While something is playing, open the subtitles (speech bubble) or audio menu. To set a default, go to your profile → Settings → Playback / Subtitles and set your preferred languages.

/media doesn’t show up in Discord

The command only works inside my server, not in DMs. Make sure you’ve joined and try typing /media in a normal text channel.

still stuck?

Ask in the Discord and I’ll help you get set up.

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