From cd343b53083faaeb51cac448b1b78b2f31362b67 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: BotBlake Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:20:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add LAN Subnet config section --- docs/general/post-install/networking/index.md | 12 ++++++++++++ docs/general/post-install/setup-wizard.md | 6 +++++- 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/general/post-install/networking/index.md b/docs/general/post-install/networking/index.md index b0170e80..00e50417 100644 --- a/docs/general/post-install/networking/index.md +++ b/docs/general/post-install/networking/index.md @@ -57,6 +57,18 @@ This, however, requires the use of a public DNS server - The Jellyfin Server doe +### Allowing Access + +Jellyfin provides flexible access control options. External access can either be completely disabled or selectively enabled for individual users. + +For these controls to function correctly, Jellyfin must know which IP ranges should be considered part of the local network. +These ranges can be configured under `Networking` -> `Local Networks` using comma-separated CIDR notation entries. + +Global external access settings can be configured under `Networking` -> `Remote Access Settings`. +User-specific external access permissions can be configured under `Users` -> `Edit User` -> `Allow remote connections to this server`. + +Ensure that the configured access permissions align with the network scope defined in the local network settings. + ### Firewall / Port Forwarding Networks are usually divided from each other by firewalls. These block all incoming traffic and are meant to protect the network. diff --git a/docs/general/post-install/setup-wizard.md b/docs/general/post-install/setup-wizard.md index 94865a68..9d196330 100644 --- a/docs/general/post-install/setup-wizard.md +++ b/docs/general/post-install/setup-wizard.md @@ -33,7 +33,11 @@ Select a preferred language and region for metadata fetching as the server-wide ## Networking Settings -Some basic options for networking can be set on this page. For most users, it is recommended to **enable** the "Allow remote access to this server" option, and **disable** the "Enable automatic port mapping" option. +Some basic networking options can be configured on this page. For most users, it is recommended to **enable** the "Allow remote access to this server" option. +Detailed information about remote access configuration can be found in our dedicated [Networking Guide](./networking/index.md#allowing-access). + +Since "automatic port mapping" relies on UPnP, a protocol commonly associated with security concerns, it is recommended to **disable** this option unless it is specifically required. + ![Setup Wizard Networking Page](/images/docs/post-install/setup-wizard/setup-wizard-6-networking.png) ## Next Steps