Ubuntu/Debian Repository

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How to Add the Emby Repository

This guide outlines how to add the Emby repository from https://repo.amhosting.de using both traditional and modern methods, suitable for various Ubuntu versions including 24.04 and Debian.

 

Import the GPG Key

Before adding the repository, you must trust the signing key:

curl -fsSl https://repo.amhosting.de/repo-key.pub | sudo gpg —dearmor -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/repo.amhosting.gpg

 

Legacy APT Method (.list file)

This method is compatible with Ubuntu versions prior to 24.04, but still works on newer versions and all Debian releases.

Stable Release:

echo "deb https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.list

Beta Release:

echo "deb https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu beta main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.list

Then, update your package list:

sudo apt update

 

Ubuntu 24.04+ Method (.sources file)

Ubuntu 24.04 and later prefer the .sources format for additional metadata and better security.

Stable:

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.sources > /dev/null <<EOF
Types: deb
URIs: https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu
Suites: stable
Components: main
Architectures: amd64 armhf arm64
Signed-By: /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/repo.amhosting.gpg
EOF

Beta:

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.sources > /dev/null <<EOF
Types: deb
URIs: https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu
Suites: beta
Components: main
Architectures: amd64 armhf arm64
Signed-By: /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/repo.amhosting.gpg
EOF

Then refresh APT:

sudo apt update

You’re Done!

You can now install Emby provided by my repository using:

sudo apt install emby-server

Edited May 19, 2025 by Oratorian

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[UPDATE] Emby Stable and Beta-Backports Repositories

This guide will show you how to add both Emby stable-backports and beta-backports repositories to your Ubuntu/Debian system.

Repository Structure Update:

• stable-backports/beta-backports: Complete package archives with full version history
• stable/beta: Now only contain the latest 6 versions (decluttered)

An overview with all Version on this repo is hosted at Repo Overview and is automatically updated when a new release is pushed by emby.

Add Stable-Backports Repository

Choose ONE of the following:

Method A: Modern DEB822 format (recommended)

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.sources > /dev/null <<EOF
Types: deb
URIs: https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu
Suites: stable-backports
Components: main
Architectures: amd64 armhf arm64
Signed-By: /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/repo.amhosting.gpg
EOF

Method B: Traditional sources.list format

echo "deb https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu stable-backports main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.list

 

Add Beta-Backports Repository
Choose ONE of the following:

Method A: Modern DEB822 format

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.sources > /dev/null <<EOF
Types: deb
URIs: https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu
Suites: beta-backports
Components: main
Architectures: amd64 armhf arm64
Signed-By: /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/repo.amhosting.gpg
EOF

Method B: Traditional sources.list format

echo "deb https://repo.amhosting.de/ubuntu beta-backports main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.list

Step 4: Update Package Lists

sudo apt update

Step 5: Install Emby Server

sudo apt install emby-server

 

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Repository Priority (if using both)

If you have both repositories enabled, stable will be preferred by default. To explicitly install from beta:

sudo apt install emby-server/beta-backports

Removing Repositories

To remove stable repository:

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.sources

# or

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-stable.list

 

To remove beta repository:

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.sources

# or  

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.list

 

Note: The DEB822 format (.sources files) is the modern standard and recommended for new installations.

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Last updated: September 2025

Edited September 5, 2025 by Oratorian