🚀 Getting Started with Emby
Set up Emby for streaming from Blackbeard’s Vault. Start with your account, then choose the guide for your device.
Before you start
- Have the Emby username and password supplied on Discord. Contact Cruv if you need an account or cannot find your details.
- Use your supplied server username, not your email address. Follow the direct server sign-in steps in your device’s guide.
- Install the player app for your device. You do not need to install Emby Server.
Your streaming server
Use the complete HTTPS address. Follow your device’s guide for the server fields and port: Roku’s setup differs from other Emby apps.
Choose your device
| Device | Setup guide |
|---|---|
| Web browser / computer | Web Client Sign-In |
| iPhone / iPad | iOS setup |
| Apple TV | iOS and Apple TV guide |
| Android phone / tablet | Android setup |
| Android TV / Google TV / NVIDIA Shield | Android and TV setup |
| Roku / Roku TV | Roku setup |
| Amazon Fire TV | Fire TV setup |
| LG webOS / Samsung Tizen | Smart TV setup |
| Xbox / PlayStation | Console support and playback options |
Need the app first? See Where to Download for official app links. Availability depends on the device model, software version, and region.
Expected result: your libraries appear after sign-in. Play a short part of a title to check picture and sound.
App unlock or Premiere message
Previously purchased an app unlock? Those purchases remain grandfathered. Sign into the same app-store account used for the original purchase, using the matching app and platform. Use Restore Purchase if offered. Your app-store account is separate from your Emby server login.
New app unlocks are no longer available. If you need an unlock, the purchase is not recognized, or playback remains blocked by a licensing or device-limit message, contact @Captain Cruv in #emby-support for a Jellyfin account.
Under no circumstances should you purchase Emby Premiere.
Once Cruv supplies your Jellyfin account, follow Getting Started with Jellyfin.
After signing in
Use Home Screen Customization to arrange your libraries and home sections.
Downloads for offline viewing
The old separate downloader is deprecated. Downloads are provided through Jellyfin upon request and approval by Cruv. Contact Cruv on Discord to request download access and wait for approval.
Need help?
Contact @Captain Cruv in #emby-support on Discord. Include your device model, app version, the exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.