On Mac, download the latest DMG and copy it to the Applications folder, replacing the old version.
On Linux, use your package manager to update Jellyfin.
Jellyfin is a free and open-source Plex alternative for streaming media locally and remotely.
The server doesn’t include a self-updater, so updating Jellyfin is a manual process.
By default, this is located atlocalhost:8096/web/index.html.
Make a note of this number since you’ll need to check it in the next step.
The version number is in the file name.
If the two versions match, you already have the latest version installed.
If you see a newer version, download the executable.
When all is complete, the media server will be up to date.
opt for Jellyfin icon and then choose “Quit Jellyfin Server” from the menu that appears.
Now it’s time to download the latest version of the Jellyfin server from themacOS release page.
You’ll be notified that a version of the Jellyfin server already exists within the applications folder.
hit “Replace” to replace the old tool with the new one.
Click “Open” to start the server.
You won’t lose any of your existing parameters or media information by doing this.
These add the Jellyfin repository to yourpackage manager.
Other distributions have their own package managers.
For example, the Arch release of Jellyfin uses theArch User Repository.
CentOS and Fedora have separate file downloads, which you caninstall like you would a standard RPMfile.
This Docker container will watch other container base images for updates and pull them down as necessary.
Jellyfin is just one of the Plex rivals you’ve got the option to try.
Check out our otherrecommended Plex alternatives including Kodi and Emby.
