Launching Media Service Businesses with Emby and Jellyfin in Canada

Starting a Media Service Business with Emby and Jellyfin in Canada

Starting a media service business using platforms like Emby and Jellyfin can be highly profitable, especially in Canada where the demand for customizable media services is on the rise. Here’s a concise guide to help you get started.

1. Choose a Billing System
  Select a robust billing system to manage subscriptions, payments, and customer support. Two highly recommended options are WHMCS and WISECP:

WHMCS

WISECP

2. Host Your Billing System in Canada
  Purchase hosting or a virtual machine located in Canada to ensure your billing system is reliable, secure, and accessible. Hosting locally can also help in adhering to data sovereignty laws and reducing latency for your Canadian customers.

3. Customize Your Billing System
  Customize WHMCS or WISECP with specific modules for Emby and Jellyfin to automate the creation and management of customer accounts.

4. Define Your Service Offerings
  Offer various media packages at different price points for both Emby and Jellyfin. This can include individual and family accounts, with each customer having multiple independent accounts.

5. Jellyfin Media Service Module and Emby Media Service Module
  The Jellyfin module allows you to offer public media services based on Jellyfin accounts. The module uses the Jellyfin API to manage customer accounts.
  The Emby module creates and manages Emby customer accounts, integrating seamlessly with Emby Connect for access across multiple devices.
 Family modules enable users to manage multiple media accounts within a single service

Functions:

• Auto create and deploy client accounts
• API-based account management
• Emby Connect integration
• Multilingual support
• Detailed user information display

Admin Panel Options:

• Create, suspend, terminate, and unsuspend users
• Change user passwords and packages
• Drop all devices and unblock users
• API connection status
• List of active devices and enabled user libraries

Client Panel Options:

• Manage active devices and user libraries
• Drop all devices
• Unblock user
• Change Jellyfin/Emby user password
• Add/manage Emby Connect account

Installation Manual: A detailed guide is available, covering all steps required to set up the Jellyfin/Emby server, including PHP installation, SSL certificates, etc. :

WHMCS Module Jellyfin | WISECP Module Jellyfin 

WHMCS Module Emby | WISECP Module Emby 

6. Deploy Media Servers Globally
  Deploy media servers in diverse and high-demand locations using global hosting partners. This ensures optimal performance and availability for your customers, including those in Canada.

7. Calculate Your Initial Investment
  Here’s a breakdown of your initial expenses:

• Billing system license: €190/year
• Hosting for billing: €120/year
• Media module licenses: €60/year
• Server: €600/year
• Total first-year expenses: €1030 ($1500 CAD)

With 100 customers paying €20/month, you’d earn €24,000/year ($35,500 CAD), covering your expenses and generating profit.

8. Promote Your Service
  Focus on marketing, providing excellent customer support, and preparing user instructions. Effective promotion and quality service will attract more customers and allow you to potentially charge higher rates than the baseline €20/month.

Conclusion

 Starting a media service business with Emby and Jellyfin in Canada is a viable and profitable venture. By following these steps, you can set up a robust media service with minimal initial investment. Best of luck in your business endeavors!

For any questions or additional support, feel free to reach out. Here’s to your success and prosperity!