Hello, I installed JellyFin per our YouTube "Easy way" video and worked great. I managed to lose/forget my password for it and now can regain access or find a way to reset my password. Can you tell me how to either reset the password or fully uninstall so I can start over?
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for reaching out! Losing access to Jellyfin can be frustrating, but the good news is that you can reset your password or start fresh with a clean install. Here’s how to regain access:
Option 1: Reset the Admin Password
To reset your Jellyfin admin password, follow these steps:
Access Jellyfin Config Files:
Navigate to the Jellyfin configuration folder on your system. The default location is:
Windows: %AppData%\Jellyfin\
Linux: /var/lib/jellyfin/
Docker: /config (or the volume you specified).
Find the User Configuration File:
Open the folder named data.
Locate the users folder and find the admin user’s .json file (e.g., admin.json).
Edit the Admin User File:
Open the .json file in a text editor.
Look for the line starting with "Password" and delete the hash value (everything within the quotation marks). Save the file.
Restart Jellyfin:
After restarting Jellyfin, you can log in without a password. It will prompt you to set a new one.
Option 2: Uninstall and Reinstall Jellyfin
If you prefer a fresh start, you can uninstall and reinstall Jellyfin:
Uninstall Jellyfin:
Follow the standard uninstall process for your platform. On Linux, use package managers like apt or yum. On Windows, use Add/Remove Programs.
Delete Configuration Files:
Ensure the configuration folder is deleted. Check the locations listed above and manually remove any remaining Jellyfin folders.
Reinstall Jellyfin:
Follow the instructions in the video or documentation to reinstall Jellyfin.