How to Install Jellyfin Player on Ubuntu 18.04 – Step-by-step

Getting Started

4. 4. Jellyfin Media Server Getting-Started Guide

   Getting-Started with Jellyfin Media Server on GNU/Linux

   Jellyfin Server QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Jellyfin Server on Linux Tutorial

5. 5. Launching Jellyfin Client

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy Jellyfin Media Player
   Use the Desktop Launcher:

   

   From Shell with:

   flatpak run com.github.iwalton3.jellyfin-media-player

   In case of Launcher Issue.

6. 6. Connecting to Server

   Last, to Connect to Jellyfin Media Server
   So first, simply choose “Add Server“:

   

   Then on “Connect to Server” easily you may need to Discover your Server IP Address.
   So if needed look at:

   • How to Check LAN Devices IP on Linux
   • How to Check LAN Devices IP on Android

   On macOS you can use the Linux Instructions to access it on Command Line.
   For other Systems like Windows Search the available Online Documentation.
   Enter the Address followed by the Port :8096 identifier:

   

   Next, Sign in with your Credentials:
   (If you don’t know it look on the Server Admin UI Settings, and possibly make a New User)

   

   Congratulations, you can finally Access and Enjoy your Media! :)

   

So Now I’m truly Happy if this Info could Help You to Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 18.04!