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Is Jellyfin Free and Open Source, and How Can I Contribute?

Yes. Jellyfin is Free Software licensed under the GNU GPL. You can use, study, modify, build, and distribute it for free, provide…

How to Get Started with Jellyfin

You can start with Jellyfin in two ways: try the official demo first if you just want to see how it looks and works, or run the J…

Which Devices and Platforms Can I Use to Access Jellyfin?

Jellyfin is accessible on most popular platforms through a large array of official and third-party clients. According to the Jell…

What Kinds of Media Can I Manage and Stream with Jellyfin?

Jellyfin can manage and stream movies, TV shows, music, live TV and DVR recordings, books, comics, magazines, and photos. It also…

What Is Jellyfin? A Free, Self-Hosted Media System

Jellyfin is a free, open-source media system that you run on your own server to collect, manage, and stream your media to almost …