Does Jellyfin proxy by default?
reddit / selfhosted

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Illuminated_Humanoid · 2023-10-17 18:47

Hi,


I am planning to switch from Plex to Jellyfin all in the name of
supporting FOSS. I am wondering if anyone knows whether Jellyfin has a
built-in proxy just like Plex? I am not talking about the Plex relay
that limits your streaming speed when port forwarding is not setup
correctly. I am talking about a normally functioning Plex server that
still by default hides the IP of the server. Does Jellyfin do this
too, or will it expose my IP externally to those who connect to my
server?

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Zeal514 · 2023-10-17 18:59

I don't think so.  Where would it proxy through.   Jellyfin is all
self host and open source.  Plex actually has its own servers in
addition to your self host.

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EndlessHiway · 2023-10-17 19:01

That is why Jellyfin is a superior product, you don't have to have an
Internet connection to watch shit on your local network.

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Illuminated_Humanoid · 2023-10-17 19:04

I was afraid this will be the answer