# Configure Download Client (SABnzbd)

> Configure SABnzbd with your Usenet provider and download categories for Sonarr and Radarr.

# Configure Download Client (SABnzbd)

SABnzbd is already running. This step connects it to your Usenet provider and sets up the categories that Sonarr and Radarr use to identify their downloads.

Open SABnzbd at `http://<docker-vm-ip>:8080`.

## Add your Usenet provider

Go to **Config → Servers → Add Server**:

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Server | `news.frugalusenet.com` |
| Port | `563` |
| SSL | Yes |
| Username | Your Frugal Usenet username |
| Password | Your Frugal Usenet password |
| Connections | Check your plan limit (10–20 is typical) |

Click **Test Server**. A green result means SABnzbd can reach and authenticate with the server.

## Set up categories

Categories tell SABnzbd which subfolder to use for completed downloads, and let Sonarr and Radarr find their files.

Go to **Config → Categories**:

| Name | Folder |
|------|--------|
| `movies` | `movies` |
| `tv` | `tv` |

Leave the other fields at their defaults.

The full download path will be `/downloads/movies` and `/downloads/tv` inside the container — which maps to `/mnt/media/downloads/movies` and `/mnt/media/downloads/tv` on the host.

## Copy the API key

Go to **Config → General** and copy the **SABnzbd API Key**. You will need it when adding SABnzbd as a download client in Sonarr and Radarr.

## Result

SABnzbd is connected to Frugal Usenet and ready to receive jobs. Categories are set up for movies and TV.

Continue to [Configure Indexers (Prowlarr)](/docs/home-server/media-automation/installation/configure-prowlarr).