Click the in the top-right corner to open the Dashboard .

You don't need to write code from scratch. The Emby community has created hundreds of ready-made snippets. Here are five of the most popular themes you can copy and paste directly into the "Custom CSS" box.

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Many community themes, such as Ultrachromic , bring modern, rounded-corner designs to the standard Emby layout.

Use the :root selector to define global variables, which makes global changes much faster. For example, this code snippet changes the primary color scheme to a dark blue:

Enhance readability on movie detail pages by softening the backdrop image. Use code with caution. Hiding the "Played" Checkmark Indicator

I can provide the exact code blocks tailored to your project.

Using custom CSS can occasionally cause issues when Emby rolls out major server updates. Keep these tips in mind to ensure a smooth experience:

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Paste your CSS code or the @import URL linking to a stylesheet. Click at the bottom of the page.

Most custom themes start by making the interface darker. Here is a snippet you can paste into your Custom CSS box to immediately test if it works:

Creating a custom Emby style requires finding the specific CSS classes used by the platform. You can find these using the developer tools built into browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. Finding Emby CSS Elements

Customize buttons, highlights, and backgrounds.

This snippet creates a floating, blurred top navigation bar. Use code with caution. Hiding the "Muted" or "Indicator" Icons