🧭 How to Find Your Jellyfin Server Address free on Windows and Ubuntu

Whether you’re setting up Jellyfin for the first time or just trying to connect a new device to your media server, you’ll need to know the server address. This tutorial walks you through finding your Jellyfin server address on both Windows and Ubuntu, using both the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Command Line (CLI).

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🔍 What Is the Jellyfin Server Address?

Your Jellyfin server address typically looks like:

http://<IP_ADDRESS>:8096

Or, if you’re using HTTPS (which Jellyfin can support with SSL), it may look like:

https://<IP_ADDRESS>:8920

You can use this address in your browser or the Jellyfin app to connect to your server.

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🪟 Windows: Finding the Server Address

✅ Method 1: GUI (Graphical Interface)

1. Open Jellyfin Server:
   • Launch the Jellyfin tray icon (usually in the system tray near the clock).
   • Right-click the icon and select “Open Jellyfin” or “Dashboard”.
2. Find the Address:
   • Your default browser should open automatically.
   • Look at the URL in the address bar. It will look like: http://localhost:8096
   • Replace localhost with your local IP address to use it from other devices.
3. Find Your Local IP (GUI):
   • Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter.
   • Double-click your active network adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
   • Click Details… and look for the IPv4 Address.
   Example: IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.100 Final server address: http://192.168.1.100:8096

💻 Method 2: Command Line

1. Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
2. Type the following and press Enter: ipconfig
3. Look for the IPv4 Address under your active network adapter.

Example:

IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100

Then access:

http://192.168.1.100:8096

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🐧 Ubuntu: Finding the Server Address

✅ Method 1: GUI (Settings)

1. Check IP Address:
   • Open Settings > Network.
   • Click the settings icon (gear) next to your active network.
   • Go to the Details tab.
   • Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.101).
2. Access Jellyfin:
   • In your browser, go to: http://192.168.1.101:8096

You can also access http://localhost:8096 directly on the Ubuntu machine itself.

💻 Method 2: Command Line (Terminal)

1. Open your Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Run: hostname -I This shows your local IP address. Example output: 192.168.1.101
3. Access your Jellyfin server from another device: http://192.168.1.101:8096

If you’re running Jellyfin with HTTPS and a certificate, the port will be 8920 instead:

https://192.168.1.101:8920

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

• Can’t access Jellyfin from another device?
  • Make sure your firewall allows incoming connections on port 8096.
  • On Ubuntu, check: sudo ufw allow 8096
  • On Windows, allow Jellyfin through Windows Defender Firewall.
• Still using localhost? That only works on the same machine. Replace it with the IPv4 address for remote devices.

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✅ Final Thoughts

Finding your Jellyfin server address is easy once you know where to look. Whether you’re using Windows or Ubuntu, GUI or terminal, you now have everything you need to locate your server and start streaming your media.

📺 Happy streaming!

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