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Setting Up Emby

Setting Up Emby on Nébulaura

Emby is a versatile media server that allows you to take your home videos, music, and photos with you wherever you go. It offers mobile sync for offline access and supports a variety of platforms, including Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, and more.

Initial Setup

First, connect to your slot via SSH. If you need help connecting to the server, refer to the relevant help article.

To install Emby, run the following command:

box install emby

This command will configure an Emby Docker container for your user.

How to Access

Emby can be accessed from your browser at:

https://<hostname.io>/<username>/emby/

You will need to visit this address to complete the installation wizard before proceeding.

Emby Connect

To use Emby through the centralized Emby Connect service, you’ll need to add your server manually due to the reverse proxy setup:

  1. Navigate to the server selection screen (this is the default screen).
  2. Click Add Server.
  3. Enter https://<hostname.io>/<username>/emby/ in the Hostname field.
  4. Leave the Port field blank.
  5. Click Connect.
  6. Enter your username and password.
  7. Click Finish.

Your Emby server is now connected!

Upgrading Emby

Upgrading your Emby instance is simple. Log in to the Web UI/dashboard provided for your service, find the Service Info section, and click Restart next to Emby. This will restart the app and check for updates. Note that updates are usually 2-3 days behind official releases.

Service Management

As with all Nébulaura-configured applications, Emby can be managed via SSH with the following commands:

  • Status: Check the current status of Emby.
  • Start: Start the Emby service.
  • Stop: Stop the Emby service.
  • Restart: Restart the Emby service.
  • Enable: Configure Emby to start automatically at boot.
  • Disable: Prevent Emby from starting at boot.

Example:

box start emby

Configuration

Initial Setup Wizard

When you first load Emby, you’ll be greeted by the setup wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your server. During setup, we’ve preconfigured two basic media libraries for you:

  • TV Shows: ~/media/TV Shows
  • Movies: ~/media/Movies

These correspond to two locations in your Emby container:

  • TV Shows: /data/media/TV Shows
  • Movies: /data/media/Movies

Adding Custom Libraries

If you need to create custom folders for your library (e.g., for rclone or plexdrive), your entire home directory is mounted under the /data folder in your Emby instance.

Further Setup

For advanced setup options and detailed guides, refer to the Emby Forum.

Enjoy Your Media Anywhere

With Emby on Nébulaura, you can organize and stream your media effortlessly. Whether you're at home or on the go, Emby ensures your content is always within reach.