Ask for a movie or show
Request site: requests.jfapp.xyz
Can’t find a movie or show? Ask for it. Search, tap Request, wait until it says Available, then watch it like anything else in the library.
In short
Search → tap Request → wait for Available → play in Jellyfin.
(The request site is powered by Seerr and uses the same login as Jellyfin.)
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”- You need a Jellyfin account. Use the same username and password on the request site.
- You can ask from Jellyfin (easiest) or from the request website.
- Popular titles often show up within a few hours. New or rare titles can take longer.
Ask from Jellyfin (easiest)
Section titled “Ask from Jellyfin (easiest)”- Open jfapp.xyz and sign in.
- Use the Search bar and type the movie or show you want.
- If it is not in the library yet, you should see Request.
- Tap Request and confirm (pick seasons for TV shows if asked).
- When it is ready, search again or check your home screen.
Ask from the website
Section titled “Ask from the website”1. Open the request site
Section titled “1. Open the request site”Go to requests.jfapp.xyz in any browser.
2. Sign in
Section titled “2. Sign in”Use your Jellyfin username and password.
If login fails, finish your invite link setup first. Still stuck? Contact the admin.
3. Search and request
Section titled “3. Search and request”- Choose Movies or Series, then search.
- Open the title → click Request.
- For TV shows, pick the seasons you need if asked.
- Confirm.
4. Track progress
Section titled “4. Track progress”Open Requests on the site:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Waiting to start |
| Approved | Download in progress |
| Available | Ready to watch |
When it is Available, open jfapp.xyz and search for the title.
- Search Jellyfin first — it might already be there.
- Prefer the English release unless you need another language.
- For ongoing series, request the latest season you are missing.
- Asking twice for something already in the library usually gets rejected.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”I don’t see Request in Jellyfin
Section titled “I don’t see Request in Jellyfin”- Make sure you are signed in and searched the exact title.
- Try the request site instead.
- Refresh Jellyfin, or sign out and back in.
Cannot log in on the request site
Section titled “Cannot log in on the request site”- Check that your login works at jfapp.xyz first.
- Use your current Jellyfin password.
Stuck on Pending
Section titled “Stuck on Pending”- Rare titles can take longer. Check again after a few hours.
- After more than 24 hours, ask in the community channel.
Says Available but not in Jellyfin
Section titled “Says Available but not in Jellyfin”- Refresh the page or pull to refresh on mobile.
- Sign out and back in if it still doesn’t appear.