nzbget

NZBGet

Overview

NZBGet is a binary downloader specifically designed for Usenet. This Docker setup provides a self-hosted NZBGet instance for downloading content from Usenet newsgroups efficiently.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
• Usenet service provider account
• Download destination path accessible to the container

Quick Start

1. Configure your environment variables in the .env file
2. Run the application:

docker compose up -d

Environment Variables

• NZBGET_WEB_UI_PORT: Host port for the NZBGet web interface (default: 6789)
• NZBGET_CONFIG_MOUNT_DIR: Path to store NZBGet configuration (mounted to /config)
• DOWNLOADS_MOUNT_DIR: Shared download directory (mounted to /downloads)
• APP_PUID / APP_PGID: Run-as user/group identity
• HOST_TZ: Timezone setting

Usage

• Access the web interface at http://your-server-ip:NZBGET_PORT
• Default login is nzbget/tegbzn6789
• Configure your Usenet providers and downloaders
• Add NZB files to start downloading

Troubleshooting

• Connection issues to Usenet providers may require checking your credentials or firewall settings
• Permission problems with downloads directory should be resolved by setting appropriate PUID/PGID
• Performance issues might be related to resource constraints; check container resource limits

Further Resources

• Official NZBGet Documentation
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