# Step 1: Choose Your Download Sources

## Private Trackers

* Research and join reputable private trackers (requires invites or applications)
* Maintain good ratio by seeding content
* Get API/RSS feed information for automation

## Usenet

* Sign up for a Usenet provider (Newshosting, Eweka, etc. - they all have sales now and then, Black Friday, etc)
* Get a block account from a different backbone as backup (optional)
* Get an indexer subscription (NZBGeek, OMGWTFNZBS, DrunkenSlug etc.)

# Step 2: Set Up Download Clients

## qBittorrent (Torrents)

* Install qBittorrent https://www.qbittorrent.org/download* Enable Web UI: Tools → Options → Web UI

* Configure download paths:
  * Set incomplete downloads folder
  * Set completed downloads folder

* Configure connection settings (port forwarding if needed)

## SABnzbd (Usenet)

* Install SABnzbd https://sabnzbd.org/downloads* Add your Usenet server details (hostname, port, SSL, username, password)

* Configure download paths:
  * Temporary folder for incomplete downloads
  * Completed downloads folder

* Set category folders that will match with Sonarr/Radarr

# Step 3: Install and Configure *Arr Applications

## Sonarr (TV Shows)

* Install Sonarr and access web interface (typically port 8989) https://sonarr.tv/
* Configure download clients:
  * Settings → Download Clients → Add → qBittorrent/SABnzbd
  * Enter host, port, username, password

* Add indexers/trackers:
  * Settings → Indexers → Add
  * Configure with API keys or RSS feeds from your sources

* Set up media management:
  * Root folders where TV shows will be stored
  * File management options (hardlinks vs. copy)

## Radarr (Movies)

* Install Radarr and access web interface (typically port 7878) https://radarr.video/
* Follow same steps as Sonarr, but for movies:
  * Configure download clients
  * Add indexers/trackers
  * Set up media management with movie-specific folder and naming conventions

# Step 4: Set Up Media Server

## Plex/Emby/Jellyfin

* Install your chosen media server

* Create libraries pointing to:
  * TV Shows folder (managed by Sonarr)
  * Movies folder (managed by Radarr)

* Configure metadata agents and scanning options (or leave as default)
* Set up user accounts if sharing with others
* Configure remote access if needed

# Pro Tips:

* Use Prowlarr to manage all your indexers in one place
* Consider Overseerr/Ombi for request management if sharing with others
* Use Bazarr for automatic subtitle downloads
* Use Autobrr for torrents if you want to be first on the torrents rather than adding on a 15min delay