# Connect Seedr to Jellyfin over FTP (step by step) Canonical URL: https://www.seedr.cc/pulse/articles/67768efc122e1cabc20db5a0-connecting-seedr-tojellyfin-with-ftp/ Updated: 2026-10-27T16:25:17.479Z Connect Seedr to Jellyfin through an FTP-based copy by transferring media to a local folder and adding that folder to Jellyfin. This route uses local. Connect Seedr to Jellyfin through an FTP-based copy by transferring media to a local folder and adding that folder to Jellyfin. This route uses local disk and bandwidth. Prefer a non-deleting copy for the first run, then test playback before automating transfers. Unlike the WebDAV route, this gives you a cached copy on the server. Pros: playback never depends on your cloud connection. Cons: you use local disk and you have to re-sync when new files land. ## What this gets you - A Seedr-backed Jellyfin library that plays from local disk. - Reliable playback even on flaky home internet. - Full Jellyfin transcoding, scraping and client support. - A pattern that works on NAS devices that don't love WebDAV mounts. ## What you need - A Seedr **Pro** or **Master** plan (FTP access is gated behind premium). - Your Seedr email and password. Facebook-only logins: add an email first via Seedr support. - The machine running Jellyfin. Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, or a NAS (Synology, QNAP, Unraid). - [FileZilla Client]() installed on the Jellyfin host — or any FTP client. Cyberduck, WinSCP, Transmit all work. - Local disk space for whatever you want to make watchable. Full libraries need terabytes; start with a single season. ## Setup, step by step ### Part 1 — Sync Seedr to a local folder with FileZilla 1. Install FileZilla on the Jellyfin host. 2. Open **File → Site Manager → New Site**, name it Seedr. 3. Fill in: - **Protocol**: FTP - **Host**: ftp.seedr.cc - **Port**: 21 - **Encryption**: Require explicit FTP over TLS - **Logon Type**: Normal - **User / Password**: your Seedr credentials 1. Click **Connect**. Trust the certificate on first connect. 2. Set the **Local site** (left pane) to the folder Jellyfin will read — e.g. D:\\Media\\Seedr\\ or /srv/jellyfin/seedr/. Create it first if needed. 3. In the remote pane (right), right-click the top-level folder you want → **Download**. FileZilla transfers recursively to your local site. ![Connected filezilla screen]() 1. When new content lands in Seedr, reconnect and re-download. FileZilla skips already-present files by default. Advanced: use a scheduled rclone copy seedr-ftp: /srv/jellyfin/seedr/ cron job instead of manual syncing. More reliable, less clicking. ### Part 2 — Add the folder to Jellyfin 1. Open Jellyfin's web interface (http://localhost:8096 or your server IP). 2. Sign in as the admin user. 3. Go to **Dashboard → Libraries → Add Media Library**. 4. Pick the content type (Movies, Shows, Music, etc.). 5. Click **+** next to **Folders** and browse to the local folder you synced into (D:\\Media\\Seedr\\ or /srv/jellyfin/seedr/). 6. Name the library. Leave scrapers at default unless you have strong opinions. 7. Click **Ok** → **Save**. ![]() Jellyfin scans and pulls posters. First scan is a few minutes per hundred items. Try Seedr free ## Try Seedr free ![]() ![]() ![]() ![A folder from Seedr in Jellyfin]() ## Troubleshooting - **Jellyfin logs "Access to the path is denied"**. The Jellyfin service account cannot read the sync folder. On Windows, run Jellyfin as your user, or grant Users read access on the folder. On Linux, chown -R jellyfin:jellyfin /srv/jellyfin/seedr/. - **FileZilla fails with "Failed to retrieve directory listing"**. Passive-mode issue. In FileZilla **Settings → Connection → FTP → Transfer Mode** set Passive. Some home routers need port-range forwarding disabled entirely; tethering via your phone confirms. - **"530 Login authentication failed"**. Wrong email, wrong password, or your Seedr plan is not Pro/Master. Double-check in the Seedr dashboard. - **Transfer stops partway, no error**. TLS session issue. Uncheck **Require TLS session resumption on data connection** under FTP TLS settings, reconnect, retry. - **Jellyfin shows the files but won't play some**. Local playback, so codec is the culprit, not transfer. Use Jellyfin's transcoding settings, or right-click the file in Seedr before downloading and use **Convert → MP4** to produce a universally playable copy. - **Library doesn't notice new files after sync**. Jellyfin caches. Trigger **Scan library files** manually in the library's menu, or enable real-time file watcher in Jellyfin settings. ## What works well and what does not Works well: - Rock-solid playback: everything is on local disk once synced. - Full Jellyfin feature set — transcoding, hardware accel, multi-user profiles, external subs. - Works on NAS hardware that struggles with WebDAV long-lived connections. - Good pattern for selective archiving: pick the stuff you actually rewatch. Known limits: - **Local disk use.** Unlike WebDAV, this uses storage on your server. A 50-movie library needs 250+ GB. - **Not live.** New files in Seedr don't appear in Jellyfin until you re-sync. Cron/rclone helps. - **FTP port 21** is blocked on some ISPs and public networks. Tether or VPN to confirm before blaming Seedr. - **Seek in very large MKV files** during the sync is slower than WebDAV; once synced, local disk is fine. ## Wrap ![Jellyfin set up]() ![Jellyfin set up next screen]() See plans ## Unlock FTP with Seedr Premium [https://www.seedr.cc/pricing/]() ## Choose copy or mount deliberately - Use the endpoint and credentials shown in your own Seedr account; do not copy an example password. - Confirm your plan includes the protocol. FTP, SFTP and WebDAV are different connections. - A mount still transfers data and may cache locally. Test a small file, permissions and reconnection before adding a library. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does a network mount remove the need for internet? No. Reading uncached cloud data requires a connection. Some clients also keep local cache files. ### Does Seedr run my media server? No. Plex and Jellyfin still need their own running server. Seedr can supply files to a compatible mounted or copied library. ## Sources and compatibility notes [rclone copy documentation](): Copying preserves destination-only files. [Jellyfin installation documentation](): Install a server on a supported host. [Current Seedr help and plan information]() lists plan-dependent storage and access. Check your account before choosing a paid feature. ## Related guides - Mount Seedr as a Drive (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV) - Full read + write access to Seedr V2 is live