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Quick Connect

Quick Connect is a feature that allows users to sign in to clients without entering a username or password. Instead, a temporary Quick Connect code is generated and used to authorize login from an already authenticated client.

This feature streamlines the sign-in process, especially on devices with limited input options (like TVs or set-top boxes).

Disabling Quick Connect (Server)

By default, Quick Connect is enabled. To disable it, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Admin Dashboard on your Jellyfin server.

    Settings > Dashboard

  2. Navigate to the General Tab

  3. Uncheck the box:
    Enable Quick Connect on this server

Supported Clients

Quick Connect functionality is supported in two contexts:

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JellyCon
Jellyfin Android
Jellyfin Android TV
Jellyfin Kodi
Jellyfin Media Player
Jellyfin Mobile (iOS)
Jellyfin MPV Shim
Jellyfin Roku
Jellyfin UWP
Jellyfin Vue
Jellyfin Web
Jellyfin WebOS
Swiftfin (iOS)
Swiftfin (tvOS)

Using Quick Connect

The Quick Connect process involves two devices:

  • Device A: A new client where you want to log in.
  • Device B: An already authenticated client (such as your browser, phone, etc.).

On Device A (New Device - the one you want to log into)

  1. Open the Jellyfin client and choose Quick Connect (usually found on the login screen). On some clients, you will first need to press Manual Login; others may display the quick-connect code directly.
  2. A 6-character code will be displayed. Keep this screen open.

Quick Connect code example

On Device B (Already Logged-In Device)

  1. Open Jellyfin and go to:
    Settings > Quick Connect
  2. Enter the 6-character code from Device A and confirm.
  3. If successful, Device A will be logged in automatically—no need to enter a username or password.

Quick Connect code entry screen

If the code is invalid or expired, you will see an error message and must try again.