Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server that allows you to stream your media files to any device over the internet. Installing Jellyfin on Kali Linux is a simple process that can be done with just a few commands in the terminal. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Jellyfin on Kali Linux Latest version.
Before installing Jellyfin on Kali Linux, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Follow these steps to install Jellyfin on Kali Linux:
Before proceeding with the installation, it is vital to update your system to the latest available packages. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
The next step is to add Jellyfin's repository to your Kali Linux operating system. Execute the following command in the terminal to add the Jellyfin repository key:
curl https://repo.jellyfin.org/debian/jellyfin_team.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
Next, add the Jellyfin repository to your system by running the following command:
echo "deb [arch=$( dpkg --print-architecture )] https://repo.jellyfin.org/debian $( lsb_release -c -s ) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jellyfin.list
Once you have added the repository to your system, you can now install Jellyfin by running the following command:
sudo apt install jellyfin
After successfully installing Jellyfin, start the service by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start jellyfin
Additionally, if you want Jellyfin to start automatically after a system reboot, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable jellyfin
Jellyfin's web interface is accessible at http://localhost:8096/. However, if you want to access Jellyfin from a remote system, you will need to open the appropriate port in your firewall (usually port 8096).
That’s it! You have successfully installed and set up Jellyfin on your Kali Linux operating system.
Jellyfin is an excellent open-source media server that allows you to stream your media files to any device over the internet. In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Jellyfin on Kali Linux Latest version step-by-step. We hope that you found this guide helpful in setting up your Jellyfin media server.
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