Tautulli Setup Guide

Introduction

Tautulli is a monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. It provides detailed statistics and insights about your Plex usage, including play history, user activity, and server performance.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed
• Tautulli container running in your Docker stack
• Plex Media Server configured and running

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the Tautulli UI

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:8181.
2. Log in with your Tautulli credentials.

Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard

1. Follow the initial setup wizard to configure basic settings.
2. Connect your Tautulli instance to your Plex Media Server by entering the Plex token and server details.

Step 3: Configuring Notifications

1. Navigate to the Settings tab.
2. Go to the Notifications section.
3. Click Add Notification Agent and select your preferred notification methods (e.g., Discord, Email).
4. Enter the necessary credentials and settings for each notification agent.
5. Click Save.

Step 4: Customizing Tautulli Settings

1. Go to the Settings tab.
2. Customize settings such as playback notifications, server performance monitoring, and user activity tracking.
3. Click Save.

Step 5: Monitoring Plex Usage

1. Navigate to the Dashboard tab.
2. Monitor detailed statistics and insights about your Plex usage, including play history, user activity, and server performance.
3. Use the various tabs and filters to explore different aspects of your Plex usage.

Step 6: Managing Users and Permissions

1. Navigate to the Users tab.
2. Add new users or edit existing ones.
3. Assign permissions and roles to users as needed.
4. Click Save.

Notes

• Ensure all paths and environment variables are updated in the tautulli.yaml file.
• Regularly backup your config directory to save your settings and usage data.

Troubleshooting

• Common Issues: List common issues and solutions.
• Logs: Check Tautulli logs for error messages.
• Support: Link to the Tautulli community and support resources.