How to Secure Your Jellyfin Server
Security Checklist
- Reverse proxy with SSL/TLS
- Strong passwords
- Fail2ban / rate limiting
- Firewall rules
- Regular updates
- Disable unused features
1. Reverse Proxy With SSL
Never expose port 8096 directly.
Caddy (simplest):
jellyfin.yourdomain.com {
reverse_proxy localhost:8096
}
Automatic SSL - two lines.
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2. Strong Authentication
- 16+ character passwords
- Disable guest access
- Never share admin credentials
3. Fail2Ban
[jellyfin]
enabled = true
maxretry = 5
bantime = 3600
4. Firewall
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp
sudo ufw deny 8096/tcp
5. Stay Updated
docker pull jellyfin/jellyfin:latest
docker compose up -d
6. Disable Unused Features
Turn off DLNA, remote access (if using reverse proxy), remove unused plugins.
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Security is ongoing. Review this checklist regularly.
Comments 2
Great checklist. I'd add: always change the default Jellyfin port and use Crowdsec instead of Fail2Ban, it's more modern and community-driven.
The Caddy reverse proxy config is so simple compared to Nginx. Two lines and you have automatic SSL. Love it.
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