Last updated on 31 December 2024
Important or Recent Updates
| Update | Date |
|---|---|
| New guide update for DSM7.2 and Container Manager | 06/05/2023 |
| Moved from UI setup to Project Setup which is more flexible and easier to maintain. | 21/10/2023 |
| Added an addition element to the compose to restrict the container from gaining additional privileges and also umask environment variable | 25/10/2023 |
What is SABnzbd?
SABnzbd is a binary newsreader, it is used to download files from Usenet, and where required will also repair and extract releases. It works on its own or in conjunction with other tools such as Lidarr and Radarr.
Let’s Begin
In this guide I will take you through the steps to get Sabnzbd up and running in Container Manager. We will be using the new Projects (Docker Compose) feature to get this running as it will save you time vs manual setup using the normal UI
In order for you to successfully use this guide please complete the three preceding guides
- Docker Package, SSD and Memory Recommendations
- Step 1: Directory Setup Guide
- Step 2: Setting up a restricted Docker user
- Step 3: Setting up a Docker Bridge Network (synobridge)
Folder Setup
Let’s start by getting some folders set up for the containers to use. Open up File Station create the following.
/docker/projects/sabnzbd-compose
/docker/sabnzbd
Container Manager
Next we are going to set up a ‘Project’ in Container Manager. Open up Container Manager and click on Project then on the right-hand side click ‘Create’.
In the next screen we will set up our General Settings, enter the following:
| Section | Setting |
|---|---|
| Project Name: | sabnzbd |
| Path: | /docker/projects/sabnzbd-compose |
| Source: | Create docker-compose.yml |
Next we are going to drop in our docker compose configuration, copy all the code in the box below and paste it into line ‘1’ just like the screenshot.
services:
sabnzbd:
image: linuxserver/sabnzbd:latest
container_name: sabnzbd
environment:
- PUID=1234 #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_UID
- PGID=65432 #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_GID
- TZ=Europe/London #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_TZ
- UMASK=022
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/sabnzbd:/config
- /volume1/data/usenet:/data/usenet
ports:
- 8080:8080/tcp
network_mode: synobridge
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
restart: alwaysEnvironment Variables
We are now going to amend some key variables to make sure the container has access to our folders and also knows where we are in the world. Don’t change any other settings other than those I mention.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| PUID | (required) The UID you obtained in the user setup guide |
| PGID | (required) The GID you obtained in the user setup guide |
| TZ | (required) Your timezone wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones |
Once you have made the edits you can click ‘Next’
You do not need to enable anything on the ‘Web portal settings’ screen click ‘Next’ again.
On the final screen click ‘Done’ which will begin the download of the container images and once downloaded they will be launched!
The image will now be downloaded and extracted. You should see ‘Code 0’ when it has finished.
Firewall Exceptions
(Skip if you don’t have the Firewall configured)
If you have the Synology Firewall enabled please see this additional guide for further info on exceptions and correct set up.
Some final steps
SABnzbd will now be running on port 8080 you can connect to it by going to the IP address of your NAS with that port
e.g. 192.168.0.40:8080
Once you have completed the setup wizard, go into the settings and amend your folders to the following
| Setting | Path |
|---|---|
| Temporary Download Folder | /data/usenet/intermediate |
| Completed Download Folder | /data/usenet/completed |
| Watched Folder | /data/usenet/nzb |
If you are using SABnzbd for your download client in the Arrs you will want to add some categories and paths as shown below. When adding SABnzbd to each of the Arrs match up the category in the download client settings, like the example below in Sonarr.
Categories will look like below, note that the path is purely the name of the folder with no other information
You are now configured to get downloads working, there are quite a few options in the configuration sections of the app that can both improve and hinder performance. These really depend on the capability of your NAS so keep this in mind.
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I think I followed the guide pretty closely but in sabnzbd my paths are /usenet/completed NOT /data/usenet/completed? Any idea why?
If you used the exact yaml details and didn’t amend the paths they should be the latter, make sure you did the ‘Some final steps’ section to set the paths.
Thank you so much for all of your guides. They are INVALUABLE for a Synology novice.
Is there a recommended way to configure SABnzbd to only download via a VPN? I see from the Bittorrent guides that my VPN provider is listed as an option for those applications but I’m not sure how to make it work for SABnzbd.
Thanks!
You need to consider whether you need to add to the vpn, your connection to the provider is encrypted so your ISP has no idea what you are downloading and there is no upload which is the part for torrents that gets you in trouble.
If you still want to add you would add the yaml from this guide into the section where qbittorrent sits and swap the network section to Gluetun and put the ports at the top of the yaml in the ports section
If you get stuck ping me a message via my help me page.
Hay thanks you so much for the guides
im stuck on when i hit the dropdown Create docker-compose.yml
nothing apears
Hey spotted you on Discord before this comment welcome!
These guides are incredible, thanks so much for all of these.
I just wrapped this tutorial up, but noticed that you didn’t set any of the Folder/Path settings in “Categories”.
Some other guides I was looking at had them specified, but I’m just not sure if it’s necessary with your process.
Ha, thanks
I gradually let extra settings creep in towards the end of the guide as it starts to overlap with ones that tell you how to set up the apps fully. I will pop on the shortlist of updates.
https://drfrankenstein.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-11-24_19-00.jpg
Ah gotcha.
Oddly enough, when I try to map the folders like you have in that screenshot, I’m unable to see any /movies /tv folders, etc.
Did you have to create those separately?
You should be able to just type into the box and save it will then create it on the first time its used, or you can create the folders and browse to them with the folder icon.
trying to connect to the news.usenetserver.com port 563
gives error
[Errno 99] Address not available – Check for internet or DNS problems
I dont have any firewall setup
Have you checked for Internet on dns problems?
Kidding..
Ticked the SSL setting?