Best Practices
Everyone who plans to host a Cardinal Media Server should read this page.
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🟠Important
🔵 Recommended
🟠Disable the guest account before allowing remote access​
Before exposing your Media Server to the public internet it is imperative that you disable the guest account for security reasons.
If you are using a VPN service like Tailscale for remote access, disabling the guest account is optional but still recommended.
🟠Use good account security practices​
- Use a password manager to generate a strong and unique password for your Cardinal account, and don't reuse it on other sites.
- Enable MFA in your Cardinal account settings.
🔵 Use fast storage​
Installing Cardinal Media Server on an SSD will result in much faster day-to-day speeds than if it was installed on a regular hard drive.
🔵 Use the recommended folder structures​
The indexing guide outlines the best way to structure your media files in your folders for each media type. Using the recommended structures will net better indexing results.