Ditch Plex in 2025: Install Jellyfin on Ubuntu 24.04 (No Subscriptions!)

Tired of Plex locking features behind a paywall? In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through setting up Jellyfin on Ubuntu Server 24.04 using Docker. You’ll learn how to prepare a dedicated media drive, spin up Jellyfin with Docker Compose, and get your personal media server running locally. Whether you're new to self-hosting or looking to break free from Plex, this video gives you everything you need to take back control of your content, the open-source way.

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0:00 Intro & Why Jellyfin
0:32 Overview of the Jellyfin Website & Setup Plan
1:17 Checking for Secondary Drive (/dev/sda)
2:16 Partitioning the Drive with fdisk
5:09 Creating the Filesystem (ext4)
6:42 Mounting the Drive
8:25 Setting Up fstab for Persistent Mount
9:42 Creating Movies, TV, and Music Folders
10:50 Installing Docker with KeepItTechie Script
13:38 Verifying Docker & Docker Compose Installation
13:56 Creating Docker Compose File for Jellyfin
15:03 Starting the Jellyfin Container
15:50 Finding Server IP & Accessing Jellyfin Web UI
16:14 Jellyfin Setup Wizard (Language, Admin, Libraries)
18:15 Setting Remote Access Options
18:17 Logging In and Reviewing Libraries
18:31 Jellyfin Dashboard Overview
19:48 Key Settings (Users, Library, Metadata, Playback)
20:49 Transcoding and Streaming Options
21:13 Plugins, API Keys, and Scheduled Tasks
21:55 Profile Settings and Usage Recommendations
22:11 Client Access Options
22:42 Reverse Proxy & Documentation Mention
22:51 Final Thoughts – Jellyfin vs Plex
23:19 Outro & KeepItTechie Signoff

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