diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index c060af3..24b0b07 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ -## Can i `go get` this repository? -No, because the supporting files (SCSS, email templates, etc.) need to be compiled and placed next to the executable before it will run, and `go get` will only compile the app itself. +## Jellyfin says "Try again within your home network" when trying to reset password ([issue](https://github.com/hrfee/jellyfin-accounts/issues/12)) +* The best way to get around this (if you're using a reverse proxy) is to selectively not send the users real IP to jellyfin on the paths that are used for password resets. Read more and see an example [here](https://github.com/hrfee/jfa-go/wiki/Password-Resets-outside-local-network). + +* Another method is to tell Jellyfin to treat all traffic as local. I don't recommend this as it stops you from using other features like remote bandwidth limiting. In Jellyfin, go to Dashboard > Networking (under Advanced), and set the 'LAN networks' setting to `0.0.0.0/0`. ## I can't access `localhost:8056` @@ -17,11 +19,14 @@ In this case, `/tmp/jfa-go` is the config directory. Delete it, and run the prog There's a lot of possibilities for this, but the most common seems to be the use of a VPN. Read through [both](https://github.com/hrfee/jellyfin-accounts/issues/15) of [these](https://github.com/hrfee/jfa-go/issues/3) issues before you open one. -## Does this need to be installed on the same host as Jellyfin +**My other email provider isn't working.** -Not necessarily. For invite functionality, an http connection is only necessary. However, password resets require jfa-go to be able to access Jellyfin's installation directory, so you'll need to use smb or similar to mount it. +Make sure to check the ports you are using, as generally they correspond to the protocol used by the provider (465 for normal SSL/TLS, and 587 for STARTTLS). Also note that some new email providers don't provide SMTP access, or require a subscription for access. In this case just shop around for another email provider. -## Jellyfin says "Try again within your home network" when trying to reset password ([issue](https://github.com/hrfee/jellyfin-accounts/issues/12)) +## Does this need to be installed on the same host as Jellyfin? -In Jellyfin, go to Dashboard > Networking (under Advanced), and set the 'LAN networks' setting to `0.0.0.0/0`. This tells Jellyfin to assume all IP addresses are local. +Not necessarily. For invite functionality, an http connection is only necessary. However, password resets require jfa-go to be able to access Jellyfin's installation directory, so you'll need to use SMB or similar to mount it. + +## Can i `go get` this repository? +No, because the supporting files (SCSS, email templates, etc.) need to be compiled and placed next to the executable before it will run, and `go get` will only compile the app itself.