How to set up Emby on Linux?

Published on Aug. 22, 2023, 12:18 p.m.

To set up Emby on Linux, you’ll need to follow these general steps:

  1. Download the Emby Server package for Linux from the official Emby website.
  2. Install Emby Server by following the instructions specific to your Linux distribution. For example, to install on Ubuntu, you can use the dpkg command:
sudo dpkg -i emby-server-deb_{version}_amd64.deb

Note that you may need to install dependencies first, such as ffmpeg or Mono, depending on your Linux distribution.
3. Launch Emby Server and sign in/create an account for Emby Connect.
4. Add your media library to Emby Server by going to Settings…Library…New Library and selecting the appropriate content type (Movies, TV Shows, etc.).
5. Select the appropriate media location and specify any relevant settings for that library.
6. Wait for Emby Server to scan your media library and add the content to your library.

You can refer to the specific tutorials or documentation provided by Emby for step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish this. Also, note that the specific steps may vary depending on the Linux distribution you are using.

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