Set the password via Tools > Preferences > Show settings: All > Interface > Main interfaces > Lua > Lua HTTP > Password. To enable the web interface from the graphical interface, navigate to View > Add Interface > Web Interface.

$ vlc -extraintf=http -http-host 0.0.0.0 -http-port 8080 -http-password yourpasswordhere To set a password, use -http-password, otherwise VLC will not allow you to log in. The -http-host parameter specifies the address to bind to, which is localhost by default. Run VLC with the parameter -extraintf=http to use both the desktop and web interface. Restart VLC for the change to take effect. When the preferences window opens up you should be in the 'Interface' tabĬhoose the 'Use custom skin' radio button, and select the downloaded skin. To install a skin download it and move it to ~/.local/share/vlc/skins2/. VLC can be 'skinned' for a different look and feel. For instance, modify the /usr/share/applications/vlc.desktop line: VLC does not offer an option to change language in its Preferences menu. VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols.

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