# Configure Sonarr & Radarr

> Connect Sonarr and Radarr to SABnzbd and set root folders and quality profiles.

# Configure Sonarr & Radarr

Both Sonarr and Radarr need to know about SABnzbd (to send downloads) and where to put completed media. The steps are the same for both — run through them twice.

## Sonarr

Open Sonarr at `http://<docker-vm-ip>:8989`.

### Add SABnzbd as download client

Go to **Settings → Download Clients → Add**:

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Type | SABnzbd |
| Host | `sabnzbd` |
| Port | `8080` |
| API Key | From SABnzbd → Config → General |
| Category | `tv` |

Click **Test**, then **Save**.

### Set root folder

Go to **Settings → Media Management → Root Folders** and add `/tv`.

### Check indexers

Go to **Settings → Indexers**. NZBGeek and NinjaCentral should already be there, synced from Prowlarr. If not, go back to the Prowlarr step and check the app connection.

### Quality profile

Go to **Settings → Quality Profiles**. The default **HD-1080p** profile is a good starting point. Adjust resolution and codec preferences based on what your indexers typically have.

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## Radarr

Open Radarr at `http://<docker-vm-ip>:7878`.

### Add SABnzbd as download client

Go to **Settings → Download Clients → Add**:

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Type | SABnzbd |
| Host | `sabnzbd` |
| Port | `8080` |
| API Key | From SABnzbd → Config → General |
| Category | `movies` |

Click **Test**, then **Save**.

### Set root folder

Go to **Settings → Media Management → Root Folders** and add `/movies`.

### Check indexers

Same as Sonarr — NZBGeek and NinjaCentral should be synced from Prowlarr.

### Quality profile

**HD-1080p** works well as a default. Radarr also supports upgrading to a better release automatically if one becomes available later.

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## Test with a real download

Add one movie in Radarr and one show in Sonarr. Wait a few minutes and check:

1. Prowlarr logs for a search attempt
2. SABnzbd queue for an active download
3. Radarr/Sonarr history for an import

If the full chain works, move on to Seerr.

Continue to [Configure Seerr](/docs/home-server/media-automation/installation/configure-seerr).