Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Plex now requires a $749.99 Plex Pass or $7/month subscription to stream your own media remotely. Jellyfin does the same thing for free, forever. This step-by-step guide gets you migrated , watch history, metadata, and all clients , in a single weekend.
Access your Jellyfin server from anywhere using Cloudflare Tunnel - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, free SSL, and DDoS protection. Complete guide covering cloudflared installation, tunnel creation, DNS configuration, and ToS considerations.
Oracle Always Free Tier gives you a permanent 4-core ARM VM with 24 GB RAM and 10 TB of monthly bandwidth - enough to run a Jellyfin server at zero cost. This step-by-step guide covers account creation, Docker deployment, port configuration, media mounting, and the real-world limitations you need to know before starting.
Access your Jellyfin server securely from anywhere using Tailscale - no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, works behind CGNAT. This guide covers Tailscale installation, Docker integration, MagicDNS, and a WireGuard self-hosted alternative for users who want zero third-party dependency.
