Installing Jellyfin on TrueNAS Core

I always run into issues installing Jellyfin on TrueNAS core. I fix them, and then I forget a few months later, so these are just my notes to myself of how to install Jellyfin on TrueNAS core.

Instructions 🔗︎

Install based on these instructions:

• https://github.com/Thefrank/jellyfin-server-freebsd/blob/main/Installation_TrueNAS_GUI.md#the-advanced-way

We need to follow the advanced instructions because TrueNAS plugins are deprecated.

Gotcha: Jellyfin server is not available 🔗︎

The first few loads after installing, an error will appear saying Jellyfin isn’t available. For some reason, waiting a few minutes fixed the issue and let me create a new account.

Mounting media 🔗︎

Go to Jails > Mount Points.

Mount the folder(s) of media to [pool root]/iocage/jails/jellyfin/root/media.

Mount as read-only.

Granting permissions 🔗︎

Open Jails > Jellyfin > Shell and type id jellyfin.

From the TrueNAS pool, add an ACL item for the uid of the Jellyfin user, specifying the jellyfin server’s uid instead of a username.

Adding libraries 🔗︎

The add library screen is strange and doesn’t give good feedback. Type /media and then hit the search button. If the permissions are set correctly, you should see subfolders of the mounted drive.