: Some browsers, particularly Chrome on Android, may still show a "Download" button on the HTML5 video player for specific file types like .mp4 . This is a browser feature rather than a Jellyfin setting.
: While official apps like Swiftfin adhere to server-side permissions, third-party clients like Findroid or Streamyfin may have different handling for offline media.
: Disabling downloads does not stop users from streaming. If you are trying to save server resources, you may also want to disable transcoding permissions for users with weak hardware to force "Direct Play". Troubleshooting jellyfin disable download
The most effective way to stop users from downloading content is by modifying individual user permissions on the server.
: Currently, Jellyfin does not have a single "global" switch to disable downloads for all users at once; you must configure this on a per-user basis. : Some browsers, particularly Chrome on Android, may
Once disabled, the "Download" option will no longer appear in the context menus (the three dots) of movies or episodes for that specific user. Important Considerations and Limitations
: Access your Jellyfin Web Dashboard using an account with administrative privileges. Navigate to Users : Go to Dashboard > Users . : Disabling downloads does not stop users from streaming
Is it possible to disable the video download option ? : r/jellyfin