How to Install Jellyfin on Arch Linux

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server, that can be used to manage and stream multimedia content like videos and music on various devices. It is a great alternative to popular media servers like Plex and Emby. In this tutorial, we will describe the steps to install Jellyfin on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before moving forward, you need to ensure that you have:

• Arch Linux installed and up-to-date. If not, you can download and install it from here.
• sudo user access or root access to your system.

Step 1: Update Pacman Database

The first step is to update the pacman database.

sudo pacman -Sy

Step 2: Install Jellyfin

Now, we will install the Jellyfin package using pacman.

sudo pacman -S jellyfin

This will install the Jellyfin package and all its dependencies.

Step 3: Enable and Start Jellyfin

Next, we need to enable and start the Jellyfin service.

sudo systemctl enable jellyfin.service
sudo systemctl start jellyfin.service

Now, the Jellyfin service is up and running.

Step 4: Configure Jellyfin

You can now configure Jellyfin through the web interface. Open your browser and type the URL http://localhost:8096 in the address bar.

You should see the Jellyfin welcome page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Step 5: Access Jellyfin

Now, Jellyfin is installed on your Arch Linux machine. You can access it using any device connected to the same network by typing the IP address of the Jellyfin server followed by port 8096, in a web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have installed Jellyfin on Arch Linux. We have also enabled and started the Jellyfin service, and completed the configuration through the web interface. You can now enjoy streaming multimedia content on Jellyfin, from any device within the same network.

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