Your Complete Jellyfin Companion: Step-by-Step Guide to Installation, Configuration, and Plugins

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing and Configuring Jellyfin

1. Introduction to Jellyfin:

   • Jellyfin is a self-hosted media streaming service that allows you to stream media from a central device to client devices.
   • It can be installed on various devices such as servers, Synology NAS, Docker, Linux servers, Windows operating system, etc.

2. Installing Jellyfin on Windows Operating System:

   • Open your favorite browser and search for "Jellyfin download Windows."
   • Click on the official Jellyfin website and download the installation file.
   • Run the installation file, agree to the terms, set the installation directory, and complete the installation process.
   • Open Jellyfin from the system tray and start the Jellyfin server.

3. Installing Jellyfin on Synology NAS:

   • Open the Package Center on your Synology NAS.
   • Search for "Jellyfin" and add the Cyano Community package source if Jellyfin is not available in the default repository.
   • Install Jellyfin from the Cyano Community package source.
   • Accept the license agreement, select the installation volume, and complete the installation process.

4. Configuring Media Libraries on Jellyfin:

   • Set up media libraries by adding content types such as movies, music, shows, etc.
   • Associate directories with the media libraries to access the media files.
   • Ensure proper permissions for Jellyfin and FFMPEG services to access the folders.

5. Customizing Media Libraries:

   • Customize each library by adding images, subtitles, and metadata for a better viewing experience.
   • Refresh metadata to ensure all media files are correctly displayed in the libraries.

6. Creating User Accounts on Jellyfin:

   • Add new users to Jellyfin with personalized settings and access permissions.
   • Assign specific libraries to each user based on their preferences.

7. Exploring Plugins on Jellyfin:

   • Access the Dashboard settings to explore and install plugins for additional features.
   • Browse the plugin catalog to install plugins like metadata fetchers for enhanced media information.

8. Installing Third-Party Plugins:

   • Add third-party repositories to access a wider range of plugins for Jellyfin.
   • Install plugins from the catalog or third-party repositories to expand Jellyfin's functionality.

9. Conclusion:

   • Congratulations! You have successfully installed, configured, and customized Jellyfin on both Windows and Synology NAS.
   • Explore different settings, plugins, and features to enhance your media streaming experience with Jellyfin.

By following these steps, you can set up Jellyfin on your preferred device, configure media libraries, customize settings, and explore additional plugins for a personalized media streaming experience. Enjoy your media content with Jellyfin!