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Sam: Bumped to latest version

2025-12-21T05:14:11Z

Bumped to latest version

Sam: Sam moved page Installing Jellyfin to Jellyfin

2025-12-21T03:24:04Z

Sam moved page Installing Jellyfin to Jellyfin

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Sam: /* Install jellyfin-ffmpeg */ Bumped to latest version

2025-11-17T10:32:18Z

Install jellyfin-ffmpeg: Bumped to latest version

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	* Install the base packages need to compile <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code>: <code>sudo zypper in gcc make yasm</code>		* Install the base packages need to compile <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code>: <code>sudo zypper in gcc make yasm</code>
	* Move to your home downloads folder <code>cd ~/Downloads</code>		* Move to your home downloads folder <code>cd ~/Downloads</code>
	* Download the <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> from [https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/releases GitHub]. Ensure that the version is compatible with the version of Jellyfin you have installed (sometimes you may have to use an older ffmpeg package, depending on the version of Jellyfin you are installing) - for example Jellyfin 10.10.7 is compatible with the latest <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> package 7.1.2-2. Download the source tar.gz package with <code>wget https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/archive/refs/tags/v7.1.2-2.tar.gz</code>.		* Download the <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> from [https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/releases GitHub]. Ensure that the version is compatible with the version of Jellyfin you have installed (sometimes you may have to use an older ffmpeg package, depending on the version of Jellyfin you are installing) - for example Jellyfin 10.11.3 is compatible with the latest <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> package 7.1.2-4. Download the source tar.gz package with <code>wget https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/archive/refs/tags/v7.1.2-4.tar.gz</code>.
	'''Tip:''' You may need to expand the Assets tab to show the downloadable packages.		'''Tip:''' You may need to expand the Assets tab to show the downloadable packages.
	* Extract the package with <code>tar zxvf v7.1.2-2.tar.gz</code>		* Extract the package with <code>tar zxvf v7.1.2-4.tar.gz</code>
	* Move into the folder created <code>cd jellyfin-ffmpeg-7.1.2-2</code>		* Move into the folder created <code>cd jellyfin-ffmpeg-7.1.2-4</code>
	* Run <code>./configure --prefix=/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmpeg --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libsvtav1 --enable-gpl</code>.		* Run <code>./configure --prefix=/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmpeg --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libsvtav1 --enable-gpl</code>.
	This will configure the package to be installed to <code>/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmeg</code> with H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1. Due to H.264 and H.265/HEVC being licensed under a GPL license, the whole package will be licensed under GPL which is enabled by the switch. This can be configured as needed by adding/removing switches.		This will configure the package to be installed to <code>/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmeg</code> with H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1. Due to H.264 and H.265/HEVC being licensed under a GPL license, the whole package will be licensed under GPL which is enabled by the switch. This can be configured as needed by adding/removing switches.

Sam: /* Installing Jellyfin */ Bumped to latest version

2025-11-17T10:31:15Z

Installing Jellyfin: Bumped to latest version

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	* Create the directory <code>sudo mkdir /opt/jellyfin</code>		* Create the directory <code>sudo mkdir /opt/jellyfin</code>
	* Move into the directory <code>cd /opt/jellyfin</code>		* Move into the directory <code>cd /opt/jellyfin</code>
	* Download the latest tarball from the [https://repo.jellyfin.org/?path=/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64 Jellyfin website] - for example, <code>sudo wget https://repo.jellyfin.org/files/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64/jellyfin_10.10.7-amd64.tar.xz</code>		* Download the latest tarball from the [https://repo.jellyfin.org/?path=/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64 Jellyfin website] - for example, <code>sudo wget https://repo.jellyfin.org/files/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64/jellyfin_10.11.3-amd64.tar.xz</code>
	* Unzip the tar archive, <code>sudo tar Jxvf jellyfin_10.10.7-amd64.tar.xz</code>		* Unzip the tar archive, <code>sudo tar Jxvf jellyfin_10.11.3-amd64.tar.xz</code>
	* We need to create the script to run Jellyfin and run it as a service. Open <code>sudo nano jellyfin.sh</code> and add the following to the script file:		* We need to create the script to run Jellyfin and run it as a service. Open <code>sudo nano jellyfin.sh</code> and add the following to the script file:
	#!/bin/bash		#!/bin/bash

Sam: /* Initial run and starting the service */ Simplified key press template

2025-10-04T21:31:50Z

Initial run and starting the service: Simplified key press template

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	* Move back into the Jellyfin directory and initially run the Jellyfin script created earlier <code>sudo ./jellyfin.sh</code>		* Move back into the Jellyfin directory and initially run the Jellyfin script created earlier <code>sudo ./jellyfin.sh</code>
	* Check that it runs correctly with no errors (indicated by <code>[ERR]</code> or <code>[FTL]</code>in red		* Check that it runs correctly with no errors (indicated by <code>[ERR]</code> or <code>[FTL]</code>in red
	* Once it has started, close the script by pressing {{key press\|Ctrl~~}}+{{key press~~\|C}}		* Once it has started, close the script by pressing {{key press\|Ctrl\|C}}
	* Reload the system daemons to allow the service to load <code>sudo systemctl daemon-reload</code>		* Reload the system daemons to allow the service to load <code>sudo systemctl daemon-reload</code>
	* Run the Jellyfin service and check it starts <code>sudo systemctl start jellyfin</code>		* Run the Jellyfin service and check it starts <code>sudo systemctl start jellyfin</code>

Sam: /* Installing Jellyfin */ Simplified key press templates

2025-10-04T21:31:24Z

Installing Jellyfin: Simplified key press templates

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	-l $JELLYFINDIR/log \		-l $JELLYFINDIR/log \
	--ffmpeg $FFMPEGDIR/ffmpeg		--ffmpeg $FFMPEGDIR/ffmpeg
	* Press {{key press\|Ctrl~~}}+{{key press~~\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file		* Press {{key press\|Ctrl\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file
	* Run <code>sudo chmod +x jellyfin.sh</code> to make the script executable		* Run <code>sudo chmod +x jellyfin.sh</code> to make the script executable

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	WantedBy=multi-user.target		WantedBy=multi-user.target

	* Press {{key press\|Ctrl~~}}+{{key press~~\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file		* Press {{key press\|Ctrl\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file
	* Correct the permissions of the service file <code>sudo chmod 644 jellyfin.service</code>		* Correct the permissions of the service file <code>sudo chmod 644 jellyfin.service</code>

Sam: /* Inital run and starting the service */ Fixed typo, added key press template

2025-10-04T21:28:16Z

Inital run and starting the service: Fixed typo, added key press template

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	* Run <code>sudo make install</code> to install		* Run <code>sudo make install</code> to install

	== ~~Inital~~ run and starting the service ==		== Initial run and starting the service ==

	We need to run Jellyfin so that the initial directories needed for running are created.		We need to run Jellyfin so that the initial directories needed for running are created.
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	* Move back into the Jellyfin directory and initially run the Jellyfin script created earlier <code>sudo ./jellyfin.sh</code>		* Move back into the Jellyfin directory and initially run the Jellyfin script created earlier <code>sudo ./jellyfin.sh</code>
	* Check that it runs correctly with no errors (indicated by <code>[ERR]</code> or <code>[FTL]</code>in red		* Check that it runs correctly with no errors (indicated by <code>[ERR]</code> or <code>[FTL]</code>in red
	* Once it has started, close the script by pressing Ctrl+C		* Once it has started, close the script by pressing {{key press\|Ctrl}}+{{key press\|C}}
	* Reload the system daemons to allow the service to load <code>sudo systemctl daemon-reload</code>		* Reload the system daemons to allow the service to load <code>sudo systemctl daemon-reload</code>
	* Run the Jellyfin service and check it starts <code>sudo systemctl start jellyfin</code>		* Run the Jellyfin service and check it starts <code>sudo systemctl start jellyfin</code>

Sam: /* Installing Jellyfin */ Added key press templates

2025-10-04T21:27:15Z

Installing Jellyfin: Added key press templates

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	-l $JELLYFINDIR/log \		-l $JELLYFINDIR/log \
	--ffmpeg $FFMPEGDIR/ffmpeg		--ffmpeg $FFMPEGDIR/ffmpeg
	* Press Ctrl+W then Y to save the file		* Press {{key press\|Ctrl}}+{{key press\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file
	* Run <code>sudo chmod +x jellyfin.sh</code> to make the script executable		* Run <code>sudo chmod +x jellyfin.sh</code> to make the script executable

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	WantedBy=multi-user.target		WantedBy=multi-user.target

	* Press Ctrl+W then Y to save the file		* Press {{key press\|Ctrl}}+{{key press\|W}} then {{key press\|Y}} and {{key press\|Enter}} to save the file
	* Correct the permissions of the service file <code>sudo chmod 644 jellyfin.service</code>		* Correct the permissions of the service file <code>sudo chmod 644 jellyfin.service</code>

Sam: Added at the time of writing

2025-10-04T21:20:05Z

Added at the time of writing

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	Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server and suite of multimedia applications designed to organize, manage, and share digital media files to networked devices.		Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server and suite of multimedia applications designed to organize, manage, and share digital media files to networked devices.

	An RPM package is not provided for openSUSE so Jellyfin must be installed from the Linux manual install tarball. This guide will explain how to do this. This guide is written with the current version of Jellyfin 10.10.7.		An RPM package is not provided for openSUSE so Jellyfin must be installed from the Linux manual install tarball. This guide will explain how to do this. This guide is written with the current version (at the time of writing) of Jellyfin 10.10.7.

	== What you need to know ==		== What you need to know ==

Sam: /* Configuring Jellyfin */ Added tip about from scratch installs

2025-10-04T21:19:03Z

Configuring Jellyfin: Added tip about from scratch installs

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	Jellyfin is configured through the web browser. Open a web browser and go to the following address: <code>http://localhost:8096</code>. You should get the first run installer after installation is complete.		Jellyfin is configured through the web browser. Open a web browser and go to the following address: <code>http://localhost:8096</code>. You should get the first run installer after installation is complete.

			'''Tip:''' If you are reinstalling and starting from scratch, run a private window of your browser to set the server up or it will keep trying to connect to the old server from before. You may need to delete the site settings to get it working again.

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	Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server and suite of multimedia applications designed to organize, manage, and share digital media files to networked devices.		Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server and suite of multimedia applications designed to organize, manage, and share digital media files to networked devices.

	An RPM package is not provided for openSUSE so Jellyfin must be installed from the Linux manual install tarball. This guide will explain how to do this. This guide is written with the current version (at the time of writing) of Jellyfin 10.10.7.		An RPM package is not provided for openSUSE so Jellyfin must be installed from the Linux manual install tarball. This guide will explain how to do this. This guide is written with the current version (at the time of writing) of Jellyfin 10.11.5.

	== What you need to know ==		== What you need to know ==
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	* Create the directory <code>sudo mkdir /opt/jellyfin</code>		* Create the directory <code>sudo mkdir /opt/jellyfin</code>
	* Move into the directory <code>cd /opt/jellyfin</code>		* Move into the directory <code>cd /opt/jellyfin</code>
	* Download the latest tarball from the [https://repo.jellyfin.org/?path=/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64 Jellyfin website] - for example, <code>sudo wget https://repo.jellyfin.org/files/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64/jellyfin_10.11.3-amd64.tar.xz</code>		* Download the latest tarball from the [https://repo.jellyfin.org/?path=/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64 Jellyfin website] - for example, <code>sudo wget https://repo.jellyfin.org/files/server/linux/latest-stable/amd64/jellyfin_10.11.5-amd64.tar.xz</code>
	* Unzip the tar archive, <code>sudo tar Jxvf jellyfin_10.11.3-amd64.tar.xz</code>		* Unzip the tar archive, <code>sudo tar Jxvf jellyfin_10.11.5-amd64.tar.xz</code>
	* We need to create the script to run Jellyfin and run it as a service. Open <code>sudo nano jellyfin.sh</code> and add the following to the script file:		* We need to create the script to run Jellyfin and run it as a service. Open <code>sudo nano jellyfin.sh</code> and add the following to the script file:
	#!/bin/bash		#!/bin/bash
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	* Install the base packages need to compile <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code>: <code>sudo zypper in gcc make yasm</code>		* Install the base packages need to compile <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code>: <code>sudo zypper in gcc make yasm</code>
	* Move to your home downloads folder <code>cd ~/Downloads</code>		* Move to your home downloads folder <code>cd ~/Downloads</code>
	* Download the <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> from [https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/releases GitHub]. Ensure that the version is compatible with the version of Jellyfin you have installed (sometimes you may have to use an older ffmpeg package, depending on the version of Jellyfin you are installing) - for example Jellyfin 10.11.3 is compatible with the latest <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> package 7.1.2-4. Download the source tar.gz package with <code>wget https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/archive/refs/tags/v7.1.2-4.tar.gz</code>.		* Download the <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> from [https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/releases GitHub]. Ensure that the version is compatible with the version of Jellyfin you have installed (sometimes you may have to use an older ffmpeg package, depending on the version of Jellyfin you are installing) - for example Jellyfin 10.11.5 is compatible with the latest <code>jellyfin-ffmpeg</code> package 7.1.3-1. Download the source tar.gz package with <code>wget https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-ffmpeg/archive/refs/tags/v7.1.3-1.tar.gz</code>.
	'''Tip:''' You may need to expand the Assets tab to show the downloadable packages.		'''Tip:''' You may need to expand the Assets tab to show the downloadable packages.
	* Extract the package with <code>tar zxvf v7.1.2-4.tar.gz</code>		* Extract the package with <code>tar zxvf v7.1.3-1.tar.gz</code>
	* Move into the folder created <code>cd jellyfin-ffmpeg-7.1.2-4</code>		* Move into the folder created <code>cd jellyfin-ffmpeg-7.1.3-1</code>
	* Run <code>./configure --prefix=/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmpeg --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libsvtav1 --enable-gpl</code>.		* Run <code>./configure --prefix=/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmpeg --enable-libx264 --enable-libx265 --enable-libsvtav1 --enable-gpl</code>.
	This will configure the package to be installed to <code>/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmeg</code> with H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1. Due to H.264 and H.265/HEVC being licensed under a GPL license, the whole package will be licensed under GPL which is enabled by the switch. This can be configured as needed by adding/removing switches.		This will configure the package to be installed to <code>/usr/share/jellyfin-ffmeg</code> with H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1. Due to H.264 and H.265/HEVC being licensed under a GPL license, the whole package will be licensed under GPL which is enabled by the switch. This can be configured as needed by adding/removing switches.