How to Install SABnzbd on Your Synology NAS with Docker

Last updated on May 9th, 2023 at 10:40 am

SABnzbd is an Open Source Binary Newsreader written in Python. SABnzbd makes Usenet as simple and streamlined as possible by automating everything. All you have to do is add an .nzb. SABnzbd takes over from there, where it will be automatically downloaded, verified, repaired, extracted and filed away with zero human interaction.

Code Source: linuxserver.io / Official Site: Here

Skip to Docker Run Code / Skip to Compose & Portainer Code

Features

  • It runs anywhere: SABnzbd runs on Windows, macOS, Unix and NAS devices. You can access and manage SABnzbd from any device with a web browser, including iOS and Android phones and tablets.
  • Small and large screens: With the responsive Glitter interface, you can access SABnzbd and manage your downloads from any device: desktop, tablet or phone. Others have made Android/iOS (LunaSea), Android (nzb360) and iOS (nzbUnity) apps to manage SABnzbd.
  • Integrates with other tools: Apps like Sonarr, SickChill, Radarr, Headphones, Lidarr and more can integrate with SABnzbd and automate your download process. SABnzbd can also read and process RSS feeds, activate custom scripts and notify you.
  • In 16 languages: SABnzbd now ships with 16 localizations:
    English, Dansk, Deutsch, Español (castellano), Français, Nederlands, Norsk bokmål, Polski, Português Brasileiro, Româna, Suomi, Svenska, русский язык, српски, עִבְרִית‎‎, 简体中文.

Install Docker

Before we start, please ensure you have Docker installed. This can be installed through the Synology Package Center.

Create the Docker Folder

Head into File Station and open the Docker folder. Select Create, choose Create folder and name it sabnzbd. (see demonstration)

Create the Scheduled Task

We will now head into Control Panel > Task Scheduler > Create > Scheduled Task and click User-defined script. (see demonstration)

Configure the Scheduled Task

In the window that appears, insert the following:

In the General tab, In the Task field, enter sabnzbd. From the User list, select root. Uncheck the Enabled option.

In the Schedule tab, Select Run on the following date (make sure It’s today’s date). Now select Do not repeat.

In the Task Settings tab, under Notification, You can choose to turn this on, otherwise skip this. Now copy-paste the following code into the Run command area. Now click OK.

docker run -d \
  --name=sabnzbd \
  -e PUID=1026 \
  -e PGID=100 \
  -e TZ=Europe/London \
  -p 6790:8080 \
  -v /volume1/docker/sabnzbd:/config \
  -v /volume1/data/downloads:/downloads \
  -v /volume1/data/downloads/incomplete:/incomplete-downloads \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  lscr.io/linuxserver/sabnzbd:latest

Important: Ensure you update the code to reflect your details.

Accept the warning prompt

When the below warning appears, press OK.

Run the Scheduled Task

From the list of tasks, select sabnzbd. From the top menu, press Run. When prompted to run, press Yes.

Create Reverse Proxy (Optional)

Head into Control Panel > Login Portal > Advanced. Click Reverse Proxy and then click Create. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the following settings (ensure you change the values to your own). If you do not yet have a DDNS, you can find a guide on how to do this here. Once done, press Save.

Reverse Proxy Namesabnzbd
ProtocolHTTPS
Hostnamesabnzbd.yourhostname.me (You can change sabnzbd to whatever you like)
Port443
ProtocolHTTP
Hostnamelocalhost or your Synology IP address
Port6790

That’s it installed. Open your browser and go to https://sabnzbd.yourhostname.me or by your NAS IP such as 192.168.68.128:6790.

Setting up SABnzbd

Choose your Language and press Start Wizard.

Fill in your Usenet details and press Test Server. If you see the Connection Successful message, click Next.

IMPORTANT: On the final screen, you will not be able to use the links with port 8080 as we are using a different port ‘6790‘ If you wish to use 8080 you will need change the port to from 6790 to 8080. Click Go to SABnzbd. That’s it now installed.

Docker Compose and Portainer

If you would prefer to install with Docker Compose or Portainer, use the following code. You can also view a demonstration here.

version: '3.3'
services:
    linuxserver:
        container_name: sabnzbd
        environment:
            - PUID=1026
            - PGID=100
            - TZ=Europe/London
        ports:
            - '6790:8080'
        volumes:
            - '/volume1/docker/sabnzbd:/config'
            - '/volume1/data/downloads:/downloads'
            - '/volume1/data/downloads/incomplete:/incomplete-downloads'
        restart: unless-stopped
        image: 'lscr.io/linuxserver/sabnzbd:latest'

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