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Setting up remote streaming with Jellyfin can be tricky, but using Tailscale — a zero-configuration mesh VPN — makes it straightforward. After enabling remote connections in Jellyfin's networking settings and installing Tailscale on both the server (Mac mini) and client device (iPhone), you connect using the Tailscale IP and Jellyfin's default port 8096. The setup takes only a few minutes and works across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
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If you want more secure remote Jellyfin streaming, Tailscale is a great optionMake sure you also install Tailscale on the device you want to stream fromSort: