Overview
The Admin Dashboard is available exclusively to users with server administrator privileges. Navigate to it via the Admin item (shield icon) at the bottom of the sidebar.
The Admin item is only visible when the logged-in account has admin rights on the connected Jellyfin server.
What the Admin Dashboard Shows
Active Sessions
A real-time list of all streams currently playing on your server:
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| User avatar and name | Who is watching |
| Media title | Movie, episode, or music track |
| Progress | Current position and total duration |
| Playback method | Direct Play, Direct Stream, or Transcode |
| Client / device | App name and device type |
| Codec details | Video/audio codec, resolution, and bitrate |
Session Actions
Select a session to:
- View full transcode details (codec, resolution, bitrate, reason for transcoding)
- See subtitle and audio track information
Server Statistics
Overview metrics:
- Total active sessions count
- Total users
- Libraries count
- Total media items
Navigation
Use the D-pad to navigate between sessions. The list refreshes automatically at a regular interval.
Requirements
- The logged-in Jellyfin account must have Administrator role.
- The Jellyfin server must be reachable.
