Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Learn how to add, sync, and automate subtitles on your Jellyfin server. Covers OpenSubtitles, Bazarr, embedded vs external subs, SRT vs ASS, and how to fix common subtitle issues.
Install and optimize Jellyfin on your NAS. This guide covers Synology DSM 7, TrueNAS SCALE, and Unraid - with hardware transcoding, Docker setup, and performance tips for each platform.
Share your Jellyfin server safely with family and friends. Learn how to create user profiles, set parental controls, restrict libraries, limit bandwidth, and manage access like a pro.
Expose your Jellyfin server securely with a reverse proxy. This guide starts with Nginx Proxy Manager (the easiest GUI-based option for beginners), then covers Caddy (simplest config file) and Traefik (most powerful for large stacks) - with complete Docker Compose configurations and SSL setup for each.
Protect your Jellyfin configuration, metadata, watch history, and plugins with a solid backup strategy. This guide covers manual backups, automated scripts, Docker volume snapshots, and full disaster recovery.
Unify login across Jellyfin, Radarr, Sonarr, and Jellyseerr with Authentik or Authelia SSO. This guide covers the jellyfin-plugin-sso OIDC configuration, Docker Compose for both identity providers, two-factor authentication, and protecting your entire self-hosted media stack with a single identity.
Transform your Jellyfin interface with custom themes. This guide covers the best Jellyfin themes in 2026, how to install the Skin Manager plugin, and how to apply JellyFlix, Monochrome, and more.
Is Jellyfin using 100% CPU? Learn every cause of high CPU usage in Jellyfin - transcoding, metadata scans, plugins, and idle spikes - and how to fix each one.
Tdarr automatically transcodes your entire Jellyfin library to save storage, ensure compatibility, and eliminate buffering. Learn how to set up Tdarr with Jellyfin for hands-free media optimization.
