Portico documentation

Everything from the first install to backups and troubleshooting. Pick the path that fits, or press / to search every article.

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What Portico is, and how to get a server ready for its first library.

Choose a server computer, install Portico and finish first-run setup.

Set up folders, create libraries, scan files and fix matches.

Browse, search, play, track progress, and pick audio and subtitles.

Connect securely to a Portico Server from outside its local network.

Create accounts, give people access to libraries and set permissions.

Set up channels and guide data, and manage recordings, schedules and conflicts.

Run, monitor, update, back up and maintain a Portico Server.

Use Portico on the web, phones, tablets, TVs and streaming devices.

Fix connection, library, playback, sign-in and recording problems.

How sign-in, direct connections and data storage work, and how to report a security issue.

The server API, client architecture, security requirements and how to report issues.