How to configure emby to start in Windows without having to log in

[mamikel 5]

Emby is installed and working fine, I'm hosing Emby server on a Windows 10 PC.  I'd like to take it one step further such that Emby Server starts with Windows without having to log in on the Windows machine.  Is this possible?  If so how?

TIA

Matt

[user24 316]

Go to your Emby Server Settings page (cogwheel icon at top RHS) and select Run server at startup. I have this working similarly on a  Windows 11 PC. You also have the option of automatically launching the web app if you require this as well.

Edited April 4, 2024 by user24

[mamikel 5]

Thanks for drawing my attention back to this as I suspect I need to configure it as a service so it can run whether I've logged in or not.  I'll hunt around for how to reconfigure emby server as a service.

[user24 316]

ok - no  worries - I can't help with that myself but perhaps try here:

https://emby.media/support/articles/Run-as-Windows-Service.html?q=service

[pwhodges 2012]

Note that running as a Windows service, Emby won't update itself.  I like that, as I prefer to control my updates.

Paul

[mamikel 5]

59 minutes ago, user24 said:

ok - no  worries - I can't help with that myself but perhaps try here:

https://emby.media/support/articles/Run-as-Windows-Service.html?q=service

Perfect, thanks!

[rbjtech 5284]

Remember that the default service account will likely not have access to any remote file systems - so either create a dedicated service account for this (and give permissions) or choose to login as your normal desktop user on the service (not recommended, but it will work).

[mamikel 5]

22 hours ago, pwhodges said:

Note that running as a Windows service, Emby won't update itself.  I like that, as I prefer to control my updates.

Paul

Ah, yes.  That's perhaps why I'd not looked into running as a service till now.  I am surprised at how much more responsive it seems.