Jellyfin

[Enquiries]

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!

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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.