Audiobookshelf on Ubuntu 24.04

Azure Applications

A private audiobook and podcast server with a web player, progress sync and mobile apps, ready with no default login.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Overview

Audiobookshelf is a self hosted server for audiobooks and podcasts, with a web player, progress sync, multi user accounts, series and collections and an OPDS feed. Native iOS and Android apps connect to the same library.

Why the cloudimg image

The server is preconfigured with ffmpeg, nginx WebSocket proxying and systemd, hardened, and starts at the create root user screen so only you set the admin password. The library lives on a dedicated resizable data disk supporting encryption at rest, and 24/7 cloudimg support covers upgrades, migration and TLS setup.

Common uses

  • Personal audiobook library
  • Self hosted podcast server
  • Multi user media streaming

See it running

Real screenshots taken while testing this image against its deployment guide.

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