How to Install Jellyfin on Void Linux

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server that allows you to stream your digital media collection to any device, anywhere. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Jellyfin on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• You have root access or sudo privileges
• An active and stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Jellyfin

To install Jellyfin on Void Linux, you need to add the Jellyfin repository to your package manager.

1. Open a terminal window on your Void Linux system.
2. Update the package list by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S

3. Install the Jellyfin package repository using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S jellyfin

This command will install Jellyfin and all necessary packages.

Step 2: Start and Enable Jellyfin Service

To start and enable Jellyfin service on Void Linux, follow these steps:

1. Run the following command to start the Jellyfin service:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/jellyfin /var/service

2. To enable Jellyfin service at boot time, use the following command:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/jellyfin /var/service

Jellyfin should now be available on your system.

Step 3: Access Jellyfin

To access Jellyfin, you need to open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8096.

You can log in to Jellyfin using the default username admin and password admin.

Congratulations! You have installed and configured Jellyfin on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

Jellyfin is a powerful and highly customizable media server that allows you to host and stream your digital media collection to any device. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have a working installation of Jellyfin on Void Linux.

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