Initial Setup

Step 1: Configure Media Server Connection

  1. Navigate to Settings → General
  2. Scroll to the Emby/Jellyfin Integration section
  3. Enter your server details:
    • Server URL: Your media server address (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:8096 or https://emby.example.com)
    • API Key: Generate from your server’s dashboard under API Keys

Step 2: Generate API Key

For Emby:

  1. Open Emby dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings → Advanced → API Keys
  3. Click New API Key
  4. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “M3U Editor”)
  5. Copy the generated key

For Jellyfin:

  1. Open Jellyfin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Dashboard → API Keys
  3. Click the + button
  4. Enter an app name (e.g., “M3U Editor”)
  5. Copy the generated key

Step 3: Test Connection

  1. After entering server URL and API key
  2. Click Test Connection button
  3. Verify successful connection message
  4. If connection fails, check:
    • Server URL is correct and accessible
    • API key is valid
    • No firewall blocking the connection