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Sonarr

Getting started

Sonarr is a PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It can monitor multiple RSS feeds for new episodes of your favorite shows and will grab, sort and rename them.

References


  1. Install

    Run the official install script for Debian-based systems:

    Terminal window
    curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Sonarr/Sonarr/develop/distribution/debian/install.sh | sudo bash

  2. Add user to groups

    Give your user and Sonarr permission to access the media group and each other’s files:

    Terminal window
    sudo usermod -aG media {{USERNAME_VAR}}
    sudo usermod -aG media sonarr

  3. Set folder group and permissions

    Change group ownership of your Videos directory and restrict access so only members of the group can read/write:

    Terminal window
    sudo chgrp -R media /home/{{USERNAME_VAR}}/Videos
    sudo chmod -R 775 /home/{{USERNAME_VAR}}/Videos

  4. Make directories inherit group

    Ensures that any new folders created under Videos will automatically use the media group:

    Terminal window
    sudo find /home/{{USERNAME_VAR}}/Videos -type d -exec chmod g+s {} +

  5. Open web ui

    http://localhost:8989 or http://{{SERVER_IP_VAR}}:8989