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Jellyfin client App connect to server - Enquiries - 12-23-2024
Hi a newbie question I've got an Terramaster f4 424 max, thanks to your videos got Jellyfin running locally however I'm struggling to get remote access through Jellyfin client app from my phone for instance.
I'm a bit lost where the connect to server screen appears as I've tried the remote device URL with no luck.
Any help would be much appreciated I can get remote access to TOS6 but not Jellyfin do I need a ddns service etc, what would be the server address an a example can help please, or a guide.
Thank you.
RE: Jellyfin client App connect to server - ed - 12-24-2024
Here are the general steps you’ll need to follow:
Set Up Port Forwarding:
You need to forward the relevant port (default is 8096 for Jellyfin) on your router to the IP address of your Terramaster NAS. This will allow remote connections to reach your Jellyfin server. Make sure the port is open and accessible from outside your network.
Dynamic DNS (DDNS):
Yes, you’ll likely need a DDNS service unless you have a static IP address from your ISP. DDNS allows you to access your server using a domain name (e.g., yourname.ddns.net) instead of an IP address, which is much easier to remember and works even if your home IP address changes periodically. You can set up DDNS through your router or a third-party service like DuckDNS or No-IP.
Server Address Example:
Once DDNS is set up, you can access your Jellyfin server remotely by entering the DDNS address in the Jellyfin client app, followed by the port. For example:
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http://yourname.ddns.net:8096
Secure Your Connection:
For extra security, it’s a good idea to set up SSL (HTTPS) so that your connections to Jellyfin are encrypted. You can obtain a free SSL certificate using Let’s Encrypt if your router supports it, or you could use a reverse proxy setup with NGINX or Caddy to manage SSL certificates.
Once this is all set up, you should be able to connect remotely from the Jellyfin client app by entering your DDNS address and port in the "Connect to Server" screen.