Last updated Jun 3, 2026
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).