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iOS App Sign-In and unlock

Set up Emby on an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

Before you start

  • Have the username and password supplied after signing up on Discord. Use your username, not your email.
  • Connect your device to the internet.

Install Emby

Install Emby for iPhone and iPad from the App Store, or Emby for Apple TV from the tvOS App Store. Check compatibility on your device.

Connect and sign in

  1. Open Emby. If it offers Emby Connect, choose Skip or the option to connect manually. Menu wording varies by app version.
  2. Choose Add Server if needed. In Host or the server-address field, enter https://blackbeardsvault.com. Keep https:// and add no extra port or path.
  3. If the app shows a separate Port field, leave it blank, then choose Connect or Connect to Server.
  4. Choose Manual Login if offered. Enter the Username and Password supplied on Discord, then select Sign In.

Expected result: the home screen shows your available libraries. Play a short part of a title to check the setup.

Emby Connect is optional and uses a separately linked Connect account. Your supplied server username and password belong on the server sign-in screen.

Playback access

Apple TV has free full playback. iPhone/iPad playback can depend on server Premiere; if it is blocked, contact Cruv for Jellyfin.

Already bought an app unlock in the past? Emby honors those previous purchases. Sign in to the same Apple, Google, or Amazon store account that originally bought the unlock, using the matching app/platform. Use Restore Purchase if the app offers it. If the purchase is not recognized, contact Cruv. New app unlocks are no longer the route for access. Never purchase Emby Premiere.

Need an unlock, or seeing “Premiere Device Limit Exceeded”? Contact @Captain Cruv in #emby-support for a Jellyfin account. Do not buy an app unlock or Emby Premiere. Once Cruv has provided your account, follow Getting Started with Jellyfin.

Troubleshooting

  • Cannot reach the server: copy https://blackbeardsvault.com exactly and try the web client.
  • Sign-in rejected: check your username and password for extra spaces. Use the server login, not Emby Connect. Ask for account help if it still fails.
  • Playback or licensing error: update the app, try another title, and report the exact message to support.

Contact @Captain Cruv in #emby-support on Discord.Discord. Include your device, app version, exact error, and when it happened. Never post your password.

References

Emby playback and Premiere requirements · Emby Connect explained

Technical guidance reviewed September 2026. Store availability and interface labels can change.

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