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Closed Alpha

FluxPlay is currently in Closed Alpha. This documentation is a work in progress and may be incomplete or out of date. Features, UI, and APIs are subject to change without notice. For access inquiries, please contact [email protected].

INITIAL SETUP

Complete the setup wizard to create your owner account, configure your server, and add your first media library.

1

Create Owner Account

When you first access FluxPlay, you'll be guided through the setup wizard. The first account you create becomes the Owner with full administrative privileges.

Account Details

How you'll appear in FluxPlay
Used for login and notifications
Minimum 12 characters recommended

Important: The first account becomes the Owner and cannot be changed later. Choose your credentials carefully.

2

Server Configuration

Server Name

Give your server a friendly name (e.g., "Home Media Server"). This appears in the interface and when sharing with others.

Home Media Server

Timezone

Select your local timezone for accurate scheduling, timestamps, and scheduled task timing.

America/New_York
3

Add First Library

Libraries tell FluxPlay where your media files are stored and what type of content they contain.

Library Types

Movies
Feature films, documentaries
TV Shows
Series by season and episode
Music
Albums, artists, playlists
Books
eBooks, comics, manga
Audiobooks
Audio narrations, podcasts

Setup Steps

Select library type from the dropdown
Enter a display name for the library
Click "Add Folder" and browse to your media folder
Add multiple folders if content is spread across locations
Configure metadata language and provider preferences
Click "Create Library" to start scanning
4

Security Setup

After completing the basic setup, we strongly recommend enabling additional security measures.

Two-Factor Authentication

Add an extra layer of security using an authenticator app (TOTP) or email codes.

Settings → Account → Security

Passkeys

Enable passwordless login on supported devices with biometric authentication.

Settings → Account → Security

Setup Complete!

Your FluxPlay server is now configured and ready to use. The initial library scan may take some time depending on the size of your collection.

What's Next?

Invite Users
Create accounts for family and friends
Configure Playback
Set up transcoding and quality options
Enable Downloads
Set up automatic content acquisition