How to build a Jellyfin Server From Scratch on Linux Mint using Docker, Nginx, and Let’s Encrypt
In this intro video, I’ll give you a quick overview of what we’re building: a fully self-hosted Jellyfin media server running on Linux Mint, powered by Docker, secured with NGINX Reverse Proxy, and protected with Let’s Encrypt SSL.
Whether you’re brand new to self-hosting or looking to rebuild your media stack from scratch, this series walks you through every major step — clean, simple, and beginner-friendly. By the end, you’ll have a fast, secure, and reliable home media server that you control completely. Hopefully.
If you’re ready to host your own movies, TV shows, music, and more, let’s get started!
Follow along with me here: (copy and paste the below)
wiki.danicus.net/books/jellyfin-0CH/page/jellyfin-from-scratch-how-to-build-a-complete-media-server-on-linux-mint-docker-nginx-and-lets-encrypt