From the Server Admin Console click on USERS side menu. Next select the user account if already created OR click the PLUS SIGN + to create a new user. If creating a new user the screen will look like this. Choose the name you wish to give the user in the top box and fill out the user EMBY CONNECT USERNAME or their email address in the second box.
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How do I allow remote connections to my Emby Server?
You do this from the Server's Network menu by enabling "Allow remote connections to this Emby Server". On the same page down below this section you will see these options:
How do I add additional users to my Emby Server?
The Emby Server setup wizard will create a user with administrative access. This screen allows administrators to add, edit and remove additional users. A local user will be displayed with a cloud if it is linked to Emby Connect .
How do I enable port mapping on my Emby Server?
You do this from the Server's Network menu by enabling "Allow remote connections to this Emby Server". On the same page down below this section you will see these options: If you have a router that support UPnP and have this turned on you can enable the "Enable automatic port mapping" feature.
How to set up external domain in Emby WebUI?
Open emby webui by clicking on the emby docker icon in unraid, go to settings -> network. Tick the "Allow remote connections to this emby server" now some extra settings will appear. Right below you find the "External domain:" and set this to the dynamic dns we setup in step 1. In our case is "emby.hopto.org"
How do I add Users to Emby?
Guests are fundamentally the same as Users, but they provide an easy way to invite someone who already has an Emby Connect account. This will easily import their display name and image into your server. To manage user feature access, start by visiting the Users page and clicking on a user account.
How do I enable remote access on Emby?
Turn on Remote Access. The first step is to enable remote access. You do this from the Server's Network menu by enabling "Allow remote connections to this Emby Server".
How do I share Emby with family?
You can add an Emby Connect username (these will be an email address or forum account ID) to the user you created. You the admin have no control over the user's Emby Connect password (only they do).
How do I switch Users on Emby?
You cannot switch users on the same server with Emby Connect because that is a direct link to a specific user. If you want to be able to switch users, then you need to log in with the server address. Please let us know if this answers your question.
How do you use Emby connect?
In the Emby username/email field, enter the email address you used to sign up with Emby Connect, and then click Save. An email will be sent to your address with instructions on how to confirm the account link. Simply click the confirm link within the email. You're now ready to use Emby Connect with your apps.
Can't connect to my Emby server?
Turn off any VPN Connections This is especially true if when running a VPN on your Emby Server. If you're still unable to connect to your Emby server try turning off any VPN software running on any client or server in your home network.
Is Emby better than plex?
Plex's streamlined user experience, lower yearly price point, and slightly better add-ons make it inch ahead of Emby overall. Plex takes it.
Is Emby premium worth?
To answer your question, though, YES it is worth it for sure! You get H/W transcoding and LiveTV with it. I save a bundle on LiveTV with Emby, about $75 a month in STB and DVR fees.
How do I configure Emby?
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What is Emby server address?
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Which is better plex or Emby?
Plex's streamlined user experience, lower yearly price point, and slightly better add-ons make it inch ahead of Emby overall. Plex takes it.
How do you make Emby secure?
Go to your Emby server dashboard > Advanced. Save your changes and restart your server. Certificate password: The password you set up in the previous step. Secure connection mode: Set it to Preferred but not required or Required for all remote connections.
What is an Emby server?
Emby Server allows you to optionally connect outside your home network. Before we begin, make sure you can connect to your Emby Server properly with apps and devices on your local network.
What to do if Emby doesn't work?
If this doesn't work you will want to try completely disabling (turn off) any local malware & firewall software running on the same host temporarily to see if they may be blocking Emby.
How to test your external address?
The easiest way to test your external address, is to open it in a web browser while away from home, or inside your home using a smart phone with the WIFI connection turned off. Important: Testing your external address inside your home might not work, and this is OK.
What port is used to test Emby?
If the IP address matches the next step is to enter the PORT (8096 or 8920) to test on canyouseeme.org. If it succeeds your Emby Server should be working remotely. If this test fails you should re-check the setup mentioned above. If you have any issues please visit our forums for assistance.
Can you connect to Emby from an external address?
If the external address works in a browser, then you're good to go, and can proceed with connecting from Emby apps.
Does Emby work remotely?
If you turn on automatic port mapping in Emby Server (option shown above) and enable UPnP on your router you likely are done and Emby will work remotely!
JulesC
In preparation for providing remote access for my family securely, with the awesome help of this forum, I’ve setup a Domain, SSL & Reverse Proxy. Thanks to all that assisted me.
JulesC
UPDATE: As the Emby Administrator, I added a Test User account via the Dashboard/Users. An email link was sent to the account for the Test User requesting to click a link to confirm the account. I clicked on the link and received the following error message:
What is the name of the user in Emby?
By default, Emby runs under a user called “em by”. You can either create the same user (i.e emby) or create a new user.
How to enter emby email?
Log in to Emby server dashboard. Click on the Users tab on the Left panel. Enter your registered username/Email in the Emby username/email field. Finally, click Save.
What ports does Emby use?
Note: In CentOS and other distributions, make sure you have allowed the Emby default ports 8096 (http) and 8920 (https) through router or firewall in order to access the web installer.
What is emby connect?
In addition, Emby also offers a service called Emby connect which is similar to Plex Pass in Plex media server. Using this service, you can access your Media server from outside the local network or from mobile devices without having to use the actual IP address (private or public IP) of your Emby server.
Is Emby free or paid?
Emby comes in two different editions, free and paid (Emby premiere). The free edition has almost all features to setup a basic home media server. Only few more additional bonus features such as Cover Art, Mobile Sync, Cloud Sync, and free Android apps are not available in free edition. If you want all features you can buy Emby premiere service.
Is Meet Emby free?
Yes, you read it right. Meet Emby, a free and open source application that let your personal media library, such as home videos, audios and photos, to be accessible from anywhere using any device. Emby Server automatically converts and streams your media on-the-fly to play on any device. You can also manage your Emby server contents from any device using its web-based dashboard.
Switch existing install to Docker with compose
Can anyone help me with setting up the yml file so that my install inside the container will operate exactly like what I have now in terms of media locations and port mapppings?
Emby email, chat, something?
I signed up for Premiere earlier today and have been enjoying it. I went to add a Roku and when I tried to login, I realized I never fully setup a site account I guess to use the 'pin' method. I was trying to do that and my VPN was on and now every page says I'm banned.
Backup
How do I back up Emby to move it to another computer, also what version of windows is best to run Emby on.
Accessing Emby
Is there any other app that can access emby other than the official app.
Emby Premium
If you have an Emby Premium account, do you have to pay a fee for the Smart TV app as well.
Music Album not complete
It shows only 2 songs in the album, but the metadata manager shows everythings correctly and the songs themself gotz the correct albumcover EDIT: ait had to do with the Album Artist. Most songs had no Artist. I guess its a problem with the agent then?!
Videos not playing in correct orientation on Fire Stick
I set up the Emby server and tried to watch a video I recorded on my phone in landscape orientation on the web client. Plays fine
Is there any interest in watch state syncing without using trakttv i.e. (self-hosted)?
Hi, I am working on something that keep all my media watched state in sync, i already have the code running, but it has rough edges as it does not use external databases but uses what provided from the media servers (tvdb,imdb,plex etc). it's completely selfhosted and support both manual polling and updates via webhooks.
Any Dolby Vision files do work, but are constantly buffering, normal HDR10 is fine
I have been having issues with this for a few weeks, some movies seem to have some buffering issues, getting "stuck" about every 5 minutes, needing about 30 seconds, then playing again.
Do you use an external player ?
I use the Android TV app and I asked myself it there would be an advantage of using an external player or not, and if yes, which one would give a better experience ?
Where do music playlists show in Carplay?
I can't seem to find any playlists I have created in Emby in carplay. Are they supposed to show up?
issues with remote connect?
I'm very new to this so bear with me please. I would like to be able to access my server from the app on my phone when im not at home and my computer is off, how can I do that? I seem to have all of the options on but its still not working. Any tips?
Buffering
Getting occasional buffering on a wired Lan to a Firestick any suggestions, have cleared Cache and minimal apps running.
