============ Jellyfin Basics ============
Jellyfin is where you'll watch everything — movies, TV shows, music, and more. This guide covers the features you'll use most.

===== Logging In =====

Go to [[https://twilighttv.myddns.me/jellyfin|twilighttv.myddns.me/jellyfin]] and sign in with the account an admin set up for you.

{{ :guides:jellyfin_login_screen.png?direct&600 |Jellyfin Login Screen}}

//Screenshot: the login screen//

If you don't have an account yet or forgot your password, see [[guides:accounts|Account & Access Help]].

===== The Home Screen =====

After logging in, you'll land on the home screen. This is organized into rows:

  * **Continue Watching** — anything you've started but haven't finished
  * **Next Up** — the next episode in shows you're following
  * **Recently Added** — new movies/shows that just got added to the server
  * **Libraries** — Movies, TV Shows, Music, etc. as separate sections you can browse

{{ :guides:jellyfin_home.png?direct&600 |Jellyfin's Home page}}
//Screenshot: the home screen showing Continue Watching, Next Up, and Recently Added rows//

===== Browsing & Searching =====

Click into any library (e.g. Movies) to browse the full collection. You can:

  * **Sort** by name, date added, release date, rating, etc.
  * **Filter** by genre, year, or whether you've watched it
  * Use the **search icon** at the top to jump straight to a title by name

{{ :guides:movie_library.png?direct&600 |Browsing the Movies library}}
//Screenshot: the Movies library grid with sort/filter options visible//

===== Playing Something =====

Click any poster to open its detail page, then hit **Play**. From the detail page you can also:

  * Read the synopsis and see the cast
  * Mark something as a **Favorite** (heart icon)
  * Mark an episode/movie as watched or unwatched manually

{{ :guides:movie_library.png?600 |The Library of media}}
//Screenshot: a movie/show detail page with the Play button, favorite icon, and info//

==== Playback Controls ====

While something is playing, you can:

  * **Change subtitles or audio tracks** — click the speech bubble/gear icon in the player
  * **Change quality** — useful if you're on a slow connection; lower quality = less buffering
  * **Skip intro** — shows up automatically on supported shows
  * **Cast** to a TV or other device from the player (see below)

{{ :guides:playback_controls.png?direct&600 |Playback Controls}}
//Screenshot: the in-player controls, ideally with the subtitle/audio menu open//

===== Favorites & Watchlist =====

Click the **heart icon** on any movie, show, or episode to add it to your Favorites. This gives you a filtered view so you can quickly find things you've flagged, separate from the full library.

{{ :guides:favorites_library.png?direct&600 |Favorites view}}
//Screenshot: the Favorites filter/section//

===== Apps & Devices =====

Jellyfin isn't just a website — you can install a dedicated app for a much better experience, especially on TVs and phones.

^ Device              ^ App                                                                            ^
| Smart TV / Android TV / Fire TV | Official Jellyfin app (Play Store / Amazon Appstore)     |
| iPhone / iPad       | Swiftfin ([[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swiftfin/id1604098728|App Store]])                                          |
| Android phone       | Jellyfin Mobile ([[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jellyfin.mobile&hl=en_US|Play Store]])                                         |
| Windows / Mac / Linux | Jellyfin Media Player ([[https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-desktop/releases|desktop app]])                          |

When setting up any app, use this as the server address:
  twilighttv.myddns.me/jellyfin

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//Screenshot: the "add server" screen in one of the apps//

==== Casting ====

From the web player or mobile app, tap the **cast icon** to send playback to a Chromecast, smart TV, or other supported device on the same network.

===== Downloading for Offline Playback =====

On the mobile apps, you can download episodes/movies to watch without an internet connection — useful for travel. Look for the **download icon** on the detail page (not available on the website, only the mobile apps).

===== Tips =====

  * Use **Next Up** on the home screen to jump straight back into a show you're mid-way through.
  * If something looks blurry, check your **quality setting** in the player — it may have auto-selected a lower bitrate.
  * Subtitles not showing up? Check the subtitle menu in the player — they may just need to be turned on for that title.

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Still stuck? Reach out to an admin on [[https://discord.gg/ZzqCWcxVDP|The Twilight Zone's Discord]].