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🍎📺 Apple TV sign-in (Jellyfin)

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InfuseUse isthe ourfree, pickofficial Jellyfin video app for dependableApple playback. Free options are below.TV.

Use the Jellyfin username and password from Cruv. Need an account? Ask Cruv on Discord (active members).

1 Install InfuseSwiftfin

Open the Apple TV App Store, search for InfuseSwiftfin, and install it.

InfuseGet on the App StoreSwiftfin →

Some formats require paid Infuse Pro. If you want an entirely free app, use the Swiftfin or Moonfin instructions below.

2 Add Blackbeard’s Vault

InOpen Infuse,Swiftfin openand choose Settings → Shares → Add Media Server → Jellyfin. In AddressConnect, enteror thisAdd hostnameserver only:if you already have another server saved. Enter the address below in URL, then choose Connect.

COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS — HOSTNAME ONLY

https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

Open Advanced, enable HTTPS, and leave Port empty.

Choose HTTPS, includingKeep the s.s Infuse uses a separate HTTPS control. Do not typein https:// into— itscopy hostname-onlythe Addresswhole field.address exactly.

3 Sign in

Enter your Jellyfin Username and Password, then savechoose theSign connection. Give Infuse time to load the library.in.

Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin username, not your email.

You’re ready to watch.

Choose a movie or episode and press Play.

Use Swiftfin instead — entirely free

Swiftfin is the official Jellyfin video app for Apple devices. Its TV interface has received substantial recent improvements.

Get Swiftfin →
  1. Open Swiftfin and choose Connect, or Add server if you already have another server saved.
  2. Enter the address below in URL, then choose Connect.

    COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS

    https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

    Keep the s in https:// — copy the whole address exactly.

  3. Enter your Username and Password, then choose Sign in.

    Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin username, not your email.

Try Moonfin instead — free alternative

Moonfin is a strong alternative for this Apple TV. Try it if you prefer its layout or the recommended app struggles with a particular title. It uses the same Jellyfin account.

Get Moonfin →
  1. Install and open Moonfin.
  2. Choose Add Server. Enter the address below in Server Address, then choose Connect.

    COPY THIS SERVER ADDRESS

    https://jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.com

    Keep the s in https:// — copy the whole address exactly.

  3. If you see Who’s watching?, choose your profile or Add User. If a sign-in code appears, choose Password. Enter your Jellyfin username if asked, then your password, and choose Sign In.

    Your username is case-sensitive. Match the capital and lowercase letters exactly as Cruv sent them. Use your Jellyfin username, not your email.

    Choose Skip setup if asked about appearance, then choose a title and press Play.

Moonfin’s extra server features are optional for normal viewing. Moonfin’s setup instructions.

Help when you need it

Use another device to sign in

Use this only when the app you are setting up shows a Quick Connect code.

  1. Keep that code visible on the new device.
  2. On a phone or computer, open Blackbeard’s Vault Jellyfin. If typing the address, keep the s in https://. Sign in with your Jellyfin username and password. Usernames are case-sensitive; match the capital and lowercase letters exactly.
  3. Open your user/profile menu, choose Quick Connect, enter the new device’s code, and confirm.

If Quick Connect is unavailable, use the app’s username and password sign-in. A local app PIN is separate from your Jellyfin password.

Something not working?
  • Infuse will notCan’t connect? ItsCheck Address isthe jellyfin.blackbeardsvault.coms withoutin https://. In Advanced, enable HTTPS and leave Port empty. Swiftfin and Moonfin instead takecopy the full https://address address.again. Don’t add a port number.
  • Can’t sign in? Match every capital and lowercase letter in your username. Use your Jellyfin account, not your email or an Emby login. Remove accidental spaces.
  • Video or sound problem? Update the app, reopen it, and try another title. The Moonfin alternative is another option.

Still stuck? Message @Captain Cruv on Discord. Include your device, app, and the exact error or a picture. Never send your password.

Can I download on Apple TV?

No. Use an approved phone, tablet, or computer for offline downloads. Download instructions.

Why this app? Details and sources

Infuse has the longest established playback record among these Apple TV choices, although some users dislike its browsing or library synchronization. Its extra formats can require paid Pro. Swiftfin is the free firstofficial alternative,Jellyfin video app for Apple devices. Its recent Apple TV overhaul and recentfollow-up TV improvementsfixes deserve more weight than oldcomplaints complaints.about older versions. It uses your existing Jellyfin account for normal viewing without an extra server plugin. Moonfin remains a strong free alternative,alternative withif moreits mixedlayout responsivenessor reports.playback suits your device better.

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Reviewed 19 October 2026. Recommendations weigh user reports, current fixes, maintenance history, and installation effort. Reports are not a benchmark on every device.