Installing SABnzbd (Windows)
Grab the latest release from the sabnzbd.org download page.
The current latest windows install is named: SABnzbd-0.4.5-win32-setup.exe
Run the downloaded setup file.
Follow the on screen instructions.
At the end, keep "Run SABnzbd" selected
A browser window should pop up with the index page.
It is recommended you bookmark this page for future usage.
The default URL is http://localhost:8080/sabnzbd/
This page contains a few of the ways to add a file to the queue.
If this page does not show up, then try going to the default url manually. 8080 is the default port. Make sure no other programs are using the port (Certain applications that run off the Kontiki Delivery Manager such as Sky Movies, 40D and the BBC iPlayer may be using this port).
Do not rely on SABnzbd.exe to open the page, it will only open it on launch and remains running when the browser is closed. Use your bookmarks instead.
Installing SABnzbd (Linux)
More details on installing under Linux can be found here
Starting with Jaunty, sabnzbd is easy to install under ubuntu by entering the following:
sudo apt-get install sabnzbdplus
sudo apt-get install sabnzbdplus-theme-smpl
sudo apt-get install sabnzbdplus-theme-plush
Configuring SABnzbd
If you are confused at any part, a detailed explanation of each entry can be found by clicking the "Help" link while on different config pages.
This is a short guide for the most common config changes. If you wish to just get started straight away, just enter in the details under Config->Server
Config->General
Host:
If you are just accessing SABnzbd from the pc it is running on, you can leave it as "localhost".
If you want to access the web interface from other PC's you can:
- Leave it blank to have it automatically find your local ip address
- Enter in your machines local ip address if you know it
- Enter "0.0.0.0" which will allow access using localhost and your internal ip address (not recommended on vista due to ipv6 issues)
Web username and password:
If you want to secure the web interface from prying eyes, set a username and password here (warning this is only simple authentication). When you next restart SABnzbd you will be prompted for the username and password before you can use the web-ui.
Config->Folders
Temporary Download Folder:
This is the initial folder where files get downloaded to before being repaired/unpacked.
Default entries:
Windows XP it is %userprofile%\My Documents\Downloads\incompleteWindows Vista it is %userprofile%\My Documents\Downloads\incomplete
You can either set a full path e.g. "D:\Downloads\incomplete" or keep it relational to the location of the .ini file
Minimum free space for Temprary Download Foldery:
SABnzbd will pause when it hits this limit. Example values 500M 2G
Completed Download Folder:
Similar to the download folder, but this is where completed files will be moved to after being downloaded / unpacked.
Watched Folder:
This folder will pick up, and add to the queue, any .nzb files or zips containing nzb files placed within. (It is recommended to keep any non nzb zip files out of this folder so don't go placing it as your desktop or firefox download folder)
Config->Switches
Launch browser on startup: Disable this to stop the browser launching when SABnzbd is opened.
Config->Servers
Host: The host name of your usenet server
Port: The port of your usenet server, usual is 119 or 443
Username and Password of your newsgroup server
Timeout: Enter an appropriate timeout value such as "120"
Connections: Enter the maximum number of connections your news host allows (eg "2" / "8" / "20")
SSL: If the server is SSL capable it will communicate with the server securely.
Backup Server: If you want this server to only be used when something cannot be found on your main server select yes. Otherwise leave it as "No"
Click on Add server.
If you have any extra or backup servers you can add them in also. If you want a server to only be used to when your main server finds incomplete files select Fillserver: "Yes"
Config->Newzbin
If you use newzbin as your source for .nzb files, enter your details here
Account info: Enter in your account info here so nzb files can be fetched by specifying the postID, or by third party plugins
Create Category Folders:
If you primarily use nzb's from newzbin you can have sabnzbd place completed files into their folders of the newzbin category, such as "TV","Movies","Apps" (Recommend "On")
- There! SABnzbd should now be ready.
Next Step:
User Manual
