Upgraded Radarr setup guide

2024-12-26 10:09:14 -03:00 · 2024-12-26 10:09:14 -03:00 · 49286d5a3d
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--- a/content/config/radarr.md
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@ -12,29 +12,29 @@ From their [wiki](https://wiki.servarr.com/radarr):
 > Radarr is a movie collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It can monitor multiple RSS feeds for new movies and will interface with clients and indexers to grab, sort, and rename them. It can also be configured to automatically upgrade the quality of existing files in the library when a better quality format becomes available.
-In YAMS, Radarr is going to manage all our movies, download them, sort them, etc.
+In YAMS, Radarr is going to manage all our movies: download them, sort them, and keep everything organized. It's like having your own personal movie butler! 🎬
 ## Initial configuration
-In your browser, go to [http://{your-ip-address}:7878/](). You'll see the authentication configuration page. 
+In your browser, go to [http://{your-ip-address}:7878/](). First up, we need to set up some basic security.
- Select "Forms (Login Page)" as the "Authentication Method".
+- Select "Forms (Login Page)" as the "Authentication Method"
- In "Authentication Required" select "Disabled for Local Addresses".
+- In "Authentication Required" select "Disabled for Local Addresses" (this way you won't need to login when you're at home)
-Fill it in with your information and click on save:
+Fill in your username and password, then click on save:
 [![radarr-18](/pics/radarr-18.png)](/pics/radarr-18.png)
-Then you'll see Radarr's empty page. You'll also notice you have 3 messages on the system tab, but we'll deal with them later.
+You'll see Radarr's empty page. Don't worry about those 3 messages in the system tab - we'll deal with them soon!
 [![radarr-1](/pics/radarr-1.png)](/pics/radarr-1.png)
 ### Media management
-First, go to "Settings" and then "Media management". On this screen: 
+First things first - let's tell Radarr how to handle our movies. Go to "Settings" and then "Media management". On this screen:
- Click on "Show Advanced".
+- Click on "Show Advanced" (don't worry, we'll keep it simple!)
- Check the "Rename Movies" box.
+- Check the "Rename Movies" box
- Change "Standard Movie Format" to `{Movie Title} ({Release Year})`.
+- Change "Standard Movie Format" to `{Movie Title} ({Release Year})`
 [![radarr-2](/pics/radarr-2.png)](/pics/radarr-2.png)
@ -42,11 +42,11 @@ At the bottom of the same screen, go to "Root folders" and click on "Add Root Fo
 [![radarr-3](/pics/radarr-3.png)](/pics/radarr-3.png)
-And add the `/data/movies/` folder
+Now add the `/data/movies/` folder:
 [![radarr-4](/pics/radarr-4.png)](/pics/radarr-4.png)
-**Note:** This is NOT on your filesystem! The `/data/movies/` folder exists inside the `docker` environment and maps to your server `/mediafolder/media/movies/` folder!
+**Note:** This isn't actually on your filesystem! The `/data/movies/` folder exists inside the docker environment and maps to your server's `/mediafolder/media/movies/` folder. Magic! ✨
 Finally, click on "Save Changes".
@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ Finally, click on "Save Changes".
 ### Download Clients
-Here, you'll add the download clients for Radarr. That's where you'll tie in Radarr with [qBittorrent](/config/qbittorrent) and [SABnzbd](/config/sabnzbd).
+Time to connect Radarr to our download tools! This is where we'll link up with [qBittorrent](/config/qbittorrent) and [SABnzbd](/config/sabnzbd).
-#### qBittorrent
+#### qBittorrent Setup
 In "Settings", go to "Download Clients" and click on the ➕ button.
@ -66,53 +66,55 @@ On the "Add Download Client" screen, scroll down and click on "qBittorrent".
 [![radarr-14](/pics/radarr-14.png)](/pics/radarr-14.png)
- In Name, add the name of your download client (qBittorrent).
+Fill in these details:
- On Host, add your server IP address (in my case, `192.168.0.169`).
+- Name: qBittorrent (or whatever you want to call it!)
- On Port, change it to 8081.
+- Host: your server IP address (like `192.168.0.190`)
- On Username, add `admin`.
+- Port: 8081
- On Password, add `your-qbittorrent-password`.
+- Username: `admin`
 - Password: your qBittorrent password
 [![radarr-15](/pics/radarr-15.png)](/pics/radarr-15.png)
-At the bottom, you can click on "Test" and if everything is OK you should see a ✅ 
+Click that "Test" button at the bottom - if everything's good, you'll see a nice green checkmark! ✅
 [![radarr-10](/pics/radarr-10.png)](/pics/radarr-10.png)
 [![radarr-11](/pics/radarr-11.png)](/pics/radarr-11.png)
-If everything is fine, click on "Save". You should see your download client added to the "Download Clients" page now!
+If the test passed, click "Save". Your download client should now show up on the page:
 [![radarr-16](/pics/radarr-16.png)](/pics/radarr-16.png)
-#### SABnzbd
+#### SABnzbd Setup
-In "Settings", go to "Download Clients" and click on the ➕ button.
+Back in "Download Clients", click that ➕ button again.
 [![radarr-13](/pics/radarr-13.png)](/pics/radarr-13.png)
-On the "Add Download Client" screen, scroll down and click on "SABnzbd".
+This time, scroll down and pick "SABnzbd".
 [![radarr-19](/pics/radarr-19.png)](/pics/radarr-19.png)
- In Name, add the name of your download client (SABnzbd).
+Fill in these details:
- On Host, add your server IP address (in my case, `192.168.0.169`).
+- Name: SABnzbd (or any name you like)
- On Port, change it to 8080.
+- Host: your server IP address (like `192.168.0.190`)
- On API Key, enter your SABnzbd API key.
+- Port: 8080
 - API Key: your SABnzbd API key
-You can find your SABnzbd API key here: [Getting your API key for Sonarr and Radarr](/config/sabnzbd/#getting-your-api-key-for-sonarr-and-radarr)
+Don't have your SABnzbd API key handy? No worries! You can find it here: [Getting your API key for Sonarr and Radarr](/config/sabnzbd/#getting-your-api-key-for-sonarr-and-radarr)
 [![radarr-20](/pics/radarr-20.png)](/pics/radarr-20.png)
-At the bottom, you can click on "Test" and if everything is OK you should see a ✅ 
+Time for another test! Click that "Test" button - hopefully you'll see another green checkmark! ✅
 [![radarr-10](/pics/radarr-10.png)](/pics/radarr-10.png)
 [![radarr-11](/pics/radarr-11.png)](/pics/radarr-11.png)
-If everything is fine, click on "Save". You should see your download client added to the "Download Clients" page now!
+If the test worked, hit "Save". You should now see both download clients on the page:
 [![radarr-21](/pics/radarr-21.png)](/pics/radarr-21.png)
-## Moving forward!
+## Moving forward! 🚀
-Looking good! Now we can continue with [Sonarr](/config/sonarr).
+Looking good! Now we can continue with [Sonarr](/config/sonarr). We're getting closer to having your own personal Netflix!
-## Do you want a more in depth configuration?
+## Want to get really fancy?
-If you want a more in depth configuration, I recommend you check the [TRaSH Guide for Radarr](https://trash-guides.info/Radarr/).
+If you want to dive deeper into Radarr's configuration, I highly recommend checking out the [TRaSH Guide for Radarr](https://trash-guides.info/Radarr/). They've got some really cool advanced settings in there! 🔧