1. Adding Jellyfin to the Correct Group
One common issue that can cause Jellyfin to fail to access a directory is that the jellyfin user may not have the proper permissions. This can be fixed by adding the jellyfin user to the group that owns the directory (in this case, /media/debian).
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sudo usermod -a -G debian jellyfin
This will add the jellyfin user to the debian group (assuming debian is the group that owns the /media/debian directory).
2. Setting Access Control Lists (ACL)
In addition to changing the group, you can set specific ACL permissions for the jellyfin user to ensure it has read and execute permissions for the folder:
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sudo setfacl -m u:jellyfin:rx /media/debian
sudo setfacl -m g:jellyfin:rx /media/debian
This ensures that the jellyfin user and group have the required permissions to access /media/debian and its subdirectories.
3. Check Mount Points and Permissions
Make sure that the drive or partition is mounted correctly and accessible. Some users have found that Jellyfin can’t access the media if it’s not mounted in the right way. For example, if you’re using an external drive, you might need to change the mount point or ensure it’s being mounted correctly in /etc/fstab.
Check the mounting configuration using df -h to ensure the paths are correct.
If needed, you can change the mount points in /etc/fstab to point to a different location (e.g., /mnt/Movies instead of /media/Photos).
4. Ensure Proper Permissions on Subdirectories
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, verify that the subdirectories (e.g., /media/debian/Image/Videos) also have the correct permissions.
You can run:
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sudo chown -R jellyfin:jellyfin /media/debian/Image/Videos
sudo chmod -R 755 /media/debian/Image/Videos
5. Restart Jellyfin
After changing these permissions, restart the Jellyfin server to ensure the changes take effect:
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sudo systemctl restart jellyfin
6. Test via Web UI
Finally, try adding the folder again via the Jellyfin web interface. If you see the error message again, check the Jellyfin logs for further details. You can view the logs using:
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journalctl -u jellyfin.service -n 100 --no-pager
Summary of Key Steps:
Add jellyfin user to the appropriate group (debian in your case).
Use setfacl to ensure Jellyfin has access to /media/debian.
Check mounting configurations and ensure the drive is accessible.
Update permissions on the folder /media/debian/Image/Videos.
Restart Jellyfin and try adding the folder again.
Does any of this work for you, or are you encountering any specific error messages after trying these steps?