Access Jellyfin from anywhere || Port Forwarding

In the last video I had shown you how you can build your own media server using a open source software called Jellyfin.
In this video, I will be showing you how you can turn on remote access and stream your contents from anywhere in the world.
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[@gambler3k]

well, this works but is against all comon sense... DO NOT OPEN PORTS, use tailscale or wireguard or something else instead.. if u really want to open ports use a reverse proxy with SSL, cant believe this video have so many views

[@d_c_y_1]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! While I understand your concerns, opening ports is a valid and widely used method to make services like Jellyfin accessible remotely, especially for those who prefer a straightforward setup. That said, security is crucial, and I always recommend: 1. Using strong, unique passwords for Jellyfin accounts. 2. Keeping both the server and router firmware updated. 3. Enabling HTTPS for encrypted communication (even with a simple open port setup). 4. Restricting access to specific IPs if possible. Solutions like Tailscale or WireGuard are excellent alternatives for more advanced setups, and a reverse proxy with SSL is ideal for added security. However, not everyone needs or wants the complexity of these solutions. The goal of the video was to offer an accessible option for users, and it’s great to see different viewpoints being discussed here. I appreciate you taking the time to highlight security best practices!

[@prebaned]

Wow, this guy advice is worth exactly what you paid for.

[@Janemayank]

I'm new to this. This port checker helped me. Very impressive content. Thank you so much. Our community is small, but with people like you, it is lively and positive to learn and grow.

[@d_c_y_1]

Glad it worked for you and you liked it!

[@simonmaersk]

No, you definitely need to set up HTTPS if the server is going to be publicly available. I don't understand why you think it's not that important.

[@freddyhardware840]

Thanks mate. At least I can watch Movies and Show on my Ubuntu Server. Now I need a VPN for more secure connection and give access to a few relatives and friends.

[@n3tfury]

No mention of security risks here? Probably not the best idea to just open a port to the internet without some sort of security protocol.

[@d_c_y_1]

You do have some security risks. However, Don't just share your ip address with anyone else if you have security concern.

[@n3tfury]

@@d_c_y_1 understood. for those that aren't aware just calling that out. otherwise very good video

[@InvadersDie]

@@d_c_y_1 Ah yes, security through obscurity! That's like top level high security

[@zunrue1]

@@d_c_y_1 Not sharing your IP doesn't protect you from wide scraping attacks like wardriving. You are recommending a practice that creates security headaches without disclosing the security issues. At least recommend the people attempting to learn this to use tunneling at minimum.

[@dominick253]

​@@zunrue1yeah you are right. There's automatic nmap programs that will test random ips and see which ports are open they try different attacks.

[@Casinoslotguy]

Search for days for a straight forward guide on how to make this work. Outstanding and thank you for the video.

[@Thesavagesouls]

Thanks to you I discovered I wasn't using the good ip adress when logging to the server. Got the good one from the checking port website. 👌

[@1DogeGamer]

Thanks man. I was trying all ways but finnally i have a solution :D

[@ICE0124]

Worked! Thanks! im a little skeptical about the security of this from the comments but i hope il be fine but it did work though.

[@d_c_y_1]

I have been using for three years or so… Haven’t faced any security risks yet. So, good luck for you!

[@jenkins85]

I'd advise against port 9000 as its a default port for most portainer tutorials and portainer is a very valuable application for people expanding their home labs and media servers. I'm a big fan of changing default ports for media servers because it's just so easy for botnets to scour the globe looking for a billion noobs with open 32400 or 8096 ports, but you should change it to something that isn't already used by burgeoning software

[@d_c_y_1]

Thanks for sharing such valuable opinions

[@paultalanoa9513]

slap a reverse proxy in front of it and call it a day.

[@blazingfury057]

What would be your recommended port?

[@hansgrahn9154]

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@d_c_y_1]

Thanks for the appreciation. Stay tuned for more videos like these.

[@oxidize99]

This video was great help. Thanks!!

[@aggregatecrab2989]

Thank you so much! I couldn't connect no matter what i did. Port forwarding was such an obvious solution, I am so mad at myself. Thank you again i probably would have tried self ssl cert signing before this if not for you. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@d_c_y_1]

You are mostly welcomed. Glad it worked for you!

[@DavidM2002]

I use Tailscale - no port forwarding needed. And it's free and dead simple to setup.

[@wiigou1863]

is it good though? I'm new to this and i was afraid that this method is a security risk

[@DavidM2002]

@@wiigou1863 None that I have heard of. There are YT videos that are better at describing how it works than I can. And it's far, far easier to setup.

[@dragonclaw88]

any chance you could help me set this up? then i could make a video tutorial showing everyone how to do it...unless you can maybe make a video showing how it works

[@d_c_y_1]

You can use the Cloudflare method (also made a video on that) to do the same which is easier if you don’t have a static ip. However, you need to run a separate software for these things.

[@InsaiyanTech]

@@d_c_y_1I heard cloudflare can ban you though is it possible to have tailscale to remote access outside my network but have my NordVPN keep my IP secured since tailscale doesn’t do port forwarding?

[@atilla4352]

I'm not even sure why but it worked on linux but to windows couldn't connect from my TV. Changing the port to 9000 worked. Although I guess it could create be another issue later. So far worked, thanks.

[@avanox3100]

Thank you!!! YOu saved me!!

[@InvadersDie]

so glad this wharked

[@d_c_y_1]

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more videos like these

[@zainalabidinali955]

good step to step process, nice job

[@chemicle]

Well done nice easy explanation. A good tip about your video editing, would be to try to make certain things a bit clearer. It's typically a good diea to save the URL for access to the server..... once the port is changed, it'd be easier to just edit the link and change the port in the link to 9000 and save it. It was a bit muddled during the explanation. Otherwise - great video - very very helpful.

[@d_c_y_1]

Thanks buddy for the suggestion! I’ll keep these in mind!

[@KramSk8ordie]

excuse isr if you are on the same network with the neighbor you have also a router with you you have an internet connection also, does jellyfin uses internet bandwidth while your using it?

[@d_c_y_1]

No, it’ll stream over the router without using the bandwidth if you’re on the same network!

[@itzyaboikdo]

Following these exact directions and i still got a closed port with port checker. Is it because my IP address on my laptop is dynamic? Does it need to have a static ip address?

[@d_c_y_1]

Sorry for late response You should have a dedicated ip address. Please contact with your ISP to get a dedicated ip 😊

[@sagarbiswas666]

My isp blocked all the ports and i am using PPPOE connection which is dynamic ip, in this case can i use dynamic dns (inbuilt router feature) is it work for me? or can i request to isp to unblock port which i will gona use?

[@d_c_y_1]

I don't think, your isp will be able to open port if you don't get any dedicated ip. Maybe you can try something like no-ip if you don't get dedicated ip.

[@sagarbiswas666]

@@d_c_y_1 i did but nothing happened. bcz major ISPs now blocked all ports and they offer public ip with extra cost

[@d_c_y_1]

@@sagarbiswas666 That's true. I'm planning to make a video on port forwarding without having dedicated ip. Stay subscribed for that. Thanks

[@sagarbiswas666]

@@d_c_y_1 ok make it early if possible

[@godblessbharat708]

@@d_c_y_1need a video on cloudflare tunneling or any other alternative that does not require domain

[@DuBsTEpMASTERERRRERR]

Awsome thanks bud

[@d_c_y_1]

Welcome Bro! Stay tuned for more videos like these!

[@unicornlauncher]

you legend ! cheers pal

[@d_c_y_1]

Thanks for appreciation. Stay tuned for more videos like these.

[@dragonclaw88]

PLEASE can you come up with a way for me to share my jellyfin app if i dont have access to my router?? using something like zerotier or some other app that will make it actually work

[@d_c_y_1]

I’m not aware of that. Let me take a look at that and hopefully I’ll make some videos on that.

[@dragonclaw88]

@@d_c_y_1 awesome thank you...basically its like living in an apartment ...we all have access to wifi...just not to the router...cloudflare wont work...they dont allow video shareing

[@KamrulHasan725]

Brother how do you use Remote Desktop from Mac Menu Bar?

[@d_c_y_1]

It's Microsoft remote desktop (currently named windows app on mac app store)

[@jimbolden8794]

great video, but as a newbie i got lost almost instantly. i just bought a synology 420+. i have jellyfine installed on it and seems to work very well on my local ntwrk. however remote access has been a pain in butt. can u please propose a simple solution that I can do with few clicks. i don't mind paying for extra stuff

[@d_c_y_1]

Honestly, I don’t have synology and don’t have enough knowledge about that. It would be much better if you could redirect yourself to some tutorials made for port forwarding on synology. By the way, Do you have a dedicated ip?

[@aidanmullen9438]

I have done all of this, and confirmed that my outward facing IP port is open. I am using the newer Xfinity XB8 in bridge mode and the UniFi USG as my router. Have triple checked all settings and can not get Jellyfin to work outside my network. The setup is so simple, I just don't understand what I'm doing wrong. All of the UniFi videos available either just touch on basic port forwarding, or do their best to confuse only the most tech savvy. I am pretty tech-smart, so I'm frustrated beyond compare. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@ElliottDay-ok6ti]

hey did you work this out, ive setup and followed everything correct still not able to access outside my network

[@aidanmullen9438]

@@ElliottDay-ok6ti Sorry for the late response! Yes I did actually. Today. I didn't do anything differently. I had it working once before but it stopped just after I left the country for 6 weeks, and was going to rely on my video library heavily, so I'm curious to see how long it continues to work at this point. Using the outward facing IP address as a second server in the app seems to be working now. I'm also having trouble with the Jellyfin's Quick Connect feature. It has only worked once out of at least 30 attempts. No rhyme or reason that I can find. How are you fairing?

[@zacharylewis417]

Port forwarding is the most simplest method and much easier. Yes it opens up to security issues. But you can isolate using VLANS to add security to your network. You can use tailscale if you want security as well. But it means you need to run tailscale on the client side to work. Again more steps. Especially for family members that are not tech savy. Its not an easy task.

[@AlphaDeFcOn4]

I open ports on my Tenda router but still closed ! I can't acess outside my local network... Some crap about CGNAT... How to fix that ?

[@d_c_y_1]

Do you have dedicated ip? If not, follow my setup with cloudflare video Jellyfin Remote Access through Tunnelling || Cloudflare kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYGai3qQlMiJmq8

[@SumanDas-dk5vr]

Thank you for your informative video. But its didn't work for me don't know why. I have an ip which is static ip. whenever I restart my router my ip not changing its is showing same on " what is my ip" I checked my router also that ip is also same which is provided from my local network providers. I m using siti brodband connection which based on Kolkata. I tried multiple times your method, but didn't work. can you please tell me what is the problem. I want to use my ftp server over the internet. I also tried no-ip method. please reply it will be very helpful to me.

[@d_c_y_1]

I guess your isp is sharing you internet from another router. So, you need to port forward on their router which will is quite hard from a user perspective. However, you can check my Cloudflare method in my channel. It won’t need any kind of router configuration. Let me know if that works

[@sajeduli3]

I'm just install jellyfin on my desktop (Windows). I want to play movie on my Tv/Mobile Stay on local network. I can't connect with server from any different devices.

[@stefwxters]

perfect!

[@Mr_Draku]

Thanks you so much Bangladesh master, as always you carring me in software ( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ)👍

[@d_c_y_1]

I'm not a master of something 😂 Anyway, I'm glad to help you! Stay tuned for more videos like this 😁

[@jube1675]

thanks guy

[@leonpijudo6875]

it ask me for a ssl certificate? cant change the port number

[@d_c_y_1]

change the HTTP port number not HTTPS

[@osmantopcu1660]

What isthe recommended upload speed for 1080p 2 gb movie

[@d_c_y_1]

It entirely depends on the movie bitrate. you can simply lower the resolution with bitrate in order to reduce bandwidth usage. However, usually at least 15 mbps is needed to stream 1080p movies

[@aidanmullen9438]

I should also say that I had Plex working outside my local network before I discovered Jellyfin.

[@d_c_y_1]

But that have some quality penalty if you don’t pay for plex pass

[@moldy666]

thanks homie

[@eprimeify2090]

I did it now my localhost won't turn on....

[@d_c_y_1]

Can you explain more?

[@iminfinite8282]

Nope its not done... still missing port ranges for cast...

[@danzen6246]

Could you do a tutorial on ipv6

[@d_c_y_1]

Sorry, unfortunately I don’t have ipv6 but the setup should be similar. Doesn’t it work for you?

[@DarnIDidntKnowThat]

What real ip or dynamic ip. Nif u have a router then what. What's the setting on asus

[@d_c_y_1]

You can follow this guide www.asus.com/support/faq/1037906/

[@user-xv1vm5xc1f]

changing port discconect my server from my app and i think its going to take a day for it to load up again. dont change the port

[@drmetroyt]

This isnt safe , jellyfin should be put behind reverse proxy+ authentication service to be more safe .

[@d_c_y_1]

Thank you for your suggestion! You're absolutely right that using a reverse proxy with an authentication service can add an extra layer of security for Jellyfin. However, it's not the only way to securely access it remotely. For users who prefer simplicity, opening a port can be safe if proper precautions are taken, such as: 1. Using strong, unique passwords for all Jellyfin accounts. 2. Regularly updating the Jellyfin server and router firmware. 3. Enabling HTTPS to encrypt traffic. 4. Optionally restricting access to specific IPs. A reverse proxy setup is definitely more robust for advanced users, but for many, a well-configured open port is sufficient and practical. It all comes down to balancing security and usability based on individual needs. Thanks again for sharing your perspective!

[@jaysonyeo2958]

Can jellyfin be load on truenas core?

[@d_c_y_1]

Obviously, Jellyfin is available for TrueNAS Core. Please head over to jellyfin Website for step by step guide.

[@animepacks317]

Bro can we use jellyfin if the computer is shut down?

[@d_c_y_1]

That's not possible

[@miked3168]

If its shut down, how is anything going to work? Thats like asking, is my car going to drive without gas

[@animepacks317]

@@miked3168 it's also not possible to always turned on the laptop or pc🙄

[@techreportrecords]

@@animepacks317 it is possible. You can go on (if you use windows) settings, then go to power & battery and then select your preferred settings.

[@user-xv1vm5xc1f]

@@animepacks317 No

[@RabbiHasan-u9p]

Assalamu alaikum vaia onek chesta korechi bujhtei parchina 😢

[@d_c_y_1]

Can you explain, which part was confusing to you?

[@SAJITHP-vj3nz]

Its Show port is closed

[@d_c_y_1]

You need to ask your ISP to open the port for you

[@nilesh14k]

Anyone watching, this is not a secure method. Do not configure your media server like this.

[@d_c_y_1]

Anyone using this for personal usage shouldn't be a problem 🤠

[@benjaminby4642]

That’s wrong. DO NOT OPEN PORTS!

[@d_c_y_1]

Thank you for sharing your concern! Opening ports is a valid and commonly used method to enable access to services like Jellyfin from outside the home network. When done correctly, it’s not inherently unsafe. However, security is key: 1. Always use strong, unique passwords for your Jellyfin accounts. 2. Limit access by specifying allowed IPs or using a VPN if you're extra cautious. 3. Keep your Jellyfin server and router firmware updated to avoid vulnerabilities. 4. If possible, consider enabling HTTPS for encrypted communication. Opening ports responsibly doesn’t pose a risk when paired with these precautions. I appreciate your input as it helps raise awareness of security best practices!

[@weallfloat7]

Lmao do not do this 🤣

[@Arben40]

So what’s a better way to do this, without using vpn to access?

[@eleazar598]

Just host wireguard instance its really easy