Deploy Universal Media Server in one click installation.
Open-source DLNA-compliant media server for streaming video, music, and photos to any compatible TV, console, or player.
What you can build with Universal Media Server
Universal Media Server is an open-source, DLNA-compliant media server that streams video, music, and photos to any compatible playback device — including smart TVs, game consoles, Blu-ray players, and mobile apps. It handles on-the-fly transcoding for formats unsupported by the target device, using FFmpeg, MEncoder, tsMuxeR, AviSynth, and VLC as processing backends.
A built-in web interface lets you configure media folders, transcoding profiles, and connected device settings from any browser. No external database is required — Universal Media Server stores its configuration locally and builds metadata caches automatically. Self-hosting on your VPS keeps all media traffic under your control.
Key features of Universal Media Server
DLNA and UPnP Streaming
Streams video, audio, and images to any DLNA or UPnP-compatible device — smart TVs, consoles, Blu-ray players, and mobile apps.
On-the-fly Transcoding
Automatically converts media to a format the target device supports using FFmpeg, MEncoder, VLC, and other bundled transcoders.
Web Management Interface
Configure media folders, device profiles, and transcoding settings from a browser-based admin interface without command-line access.
Broad Format Support
Handles virtually every video and audio format including MKV, AVI, MP4, FLAC, and more, with automatic codec detection per device.
No Database Required
Configuration and metadata caches are stored as local files — no separate database service is needed to run the server.
Why run Universal Media Server on Hostinger
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
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