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Jellyfin Media Server

Repurposed MacBook → Ubuntu Server; SMB shares; fixed scan stalls; VPN access via PiVPN (WireGuard).

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OSUbuntu Server

AccessPiVPN (WireGuard)

Share//WIN-E/media → /media

StatusStable on LAN & VPN

Goal

Self-hosted media server accessible at home and remotely with reliable library scans and easy updates.

Environment

Ubuntu Server (headless) with static IP via Netplan
Windows E:\Media mounted to /media using SMB + credentials file
Remote access through PiVPN (WireGuard)

Steps (high level)

Install Ubuntu Server; set static IP (Netplan).
Mount SMB share at /media with a credentials file.
Install Jellyfin; point libraries to /media.
Fix scan stall at 40.9% (prune bad paths; rescan).
Verify remote access via VPN on cellular.

Outcome

Stable streaming on LAN and via VPN; scheduled metadata refresh; frictionless library updates.