Emby

Application2048MB+ RAM

Media server for personal video, music, photos, and live TV

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Deploy Emby in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Emby

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Emby?

Emby is a personal media server for streaming video, music, photos, and live TV. Self-hosting gives you a Netflix-like experience for your own content with full control over transcoding quality, user access, and parental controls.

Organize and stream your personal media collection

Live TV and DVR support with TV tuner integration

Parental controls and user-specific content restrictions

DLNA and Chromecast support for easy casting

Automatic metadata, artwork, and subtitle downloads

Emby vs Alternatives

Emby vs Plex

Plex has broader device support. Emby offers more granular server-side controls and a more open plugin ecosystem.

Emby vs Jellyfin

Jellyfin is fully free. Emby offers a more polished experience with Premiere features for live TV and hardware transcoding.

Emby vs Kodi

Kodi is a local player. Emby provides server-side organization and streaming to multiple devices simultaneously.

Why Deploy Emby with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Emby with correct volume mappings for your media library and persistent storage for configuration. Hardware transcoding is pre-configured when available.

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After Deployment

After deploying Emby with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Complete the setup wizard

Add media libraries

Create user accounts

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Emby FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Emby

How do I deploy Emby with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Emby from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Emby?

Emby requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Emby data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Emby backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Emby to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Emby image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Emby free to self-host?

Emby is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.