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### Install Jellyfin for Kodi ### Install Jellyfin for Kodi
1. Install Jellyfin for Kodi from zip.
2. Within a few seconds you should be prompted for your server-details. 1. Download the add-on as a [zip file](../../archive/master.zip)
3. Once you're succesfully authenticated with your Jellyfin server, the initial sync will start. - It will be saved as `jellyfin-kodi-master.zip`
4. The first sync of the Jellyfin server to the local Kodi database may take some time depending on your device and library size. 2. Install Jellyfin for Kodi
5. Once the full sync is done, you can browse your media in Kodi, and syncs will be done automatically in the background. - Navigate to "Add-on Browser"
- Select "Install from zip file"
+ If prompted, enter settings and enable "Unknown Sources", then go back
- Select the newly downloaded file and it will be installed
3. Within a few seconds you should be prompted for your server-details.
- If a Jellyfin server is detected on your local network, it will displayed in the popup
- If a Jellyfin server is not detected on your local network, select "Manually add server"
+ Enter the server name or IP address and the port number (default is 8096)
+ If using SSL and a reverse proxy, enter the full URL scheme in the "Host" field
* Host: https://jellyfin.example.com
* Port: 443
- Select user account and input password
4. Once you're succesfully authenticated with your Jellyfin server, configure the libraries to sync to this device
- Select "Proceed" to continue setup now
- Select "All" when asked about libraries. This will poll your server to see what is available later
- Choose between Native and Add-on mode (Add-on is recommended)
- Choose your artwork caching preferences
- Choose your empty show preferences
- Choose your ratings preferences
- Select "Proceed" to continue setup now
- Select the libraries you would like to keep synced with this device
5. The first sync of the Jellyfin server to the local Kodi database may take some time depending on your device and library size
6. Once the full sync is done, you can browse your media in Kodi, and syncs will be done automatically in the background
**Note: It's recommended to install the `Kodi Sync Queue` plugin into the Jellyfin server as well**
This will help keep your media libraries up to date without waiting for a periodic resync from Kodi.
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### Known limitations ### Known limitations
- Chapter images are missing unless native playback mode is used. - Chapter images are missing unless native playback mode is used.
- Certain add-ons that depend on seeing where your content is located will not work unless native playback mode is selected. - Certain add-ons that depend on seeing where your content is located will not work unless native playback mode is selected.