Setting Up SABnzbd on Nébulaura

SABnzbd is an open-source binary newsreader written in Python, designed to make Usenet downloads simple and efficient.

Initial Setup

First, connect to your slot via SSH. If you need help connecting to the server, refer to the relevant help article.

To install SABnzbd, use the following command:

box install sabnzbd

This command will configure SABnzbd for your user.

How to Access

After installation, access SABnzbd via the following URL:

https://<yourhostname.io>/<username>/sabnzbd/

On the first launch, you’ll be greeted by a simple setup wizard to help you configure your instance.

Upgrading SABnzbd

Since SABnzbd doesn’t include an internal update mechanism, periodically check for updates using the command:

box upgrade sabnzbd

Service Management

As with all Nébulaura-configured applications, SABnzbd can be managed via SSH using the following commands:

• Status: Check the current status of SABnzbd.
• Start: Start the SABnzbd service.
• Stop: Stop the SABnzbd service.
• Restart: Restart the SABnzbd service.
• Enable: Configure SABnzbd to start automatically at boot.
• Disable: Prevent SABnzbd from starting at boot.

Example:

box start sabnzbd

Configuration

For guidance on setting up newsgroups or post-processing, refer to the SABnzbd Documentation.

Connecting to Other Clients

Use the following general settings to connect SABnzbd to other clients such as Sonarr or Radarr:

• Host: 127.0.0.1
• Control Port: 443
• URL Base: /USERNAME/sabnzbd
• API Key: Found in Settings > General within SABnzbd.
• Username: <your slot username>
• Password: <your slot password>
• SSL: ON

💡 Tip
In some applications, such as Sonarr and Radarr, you may need to enable Advanced Settings to see the option to change the URL Base.

Streamline Your Usenet Downloads

With SABnzbd on Nébulaura, you can efficiently manage and automate your Usenet downloads. Set it up today for seamless performance!