Why Use Overseerr?

• Modern application for managing media requests on Plex.
• Allows users to request movies and TV shows for automatic addition to Radarr or Sonarr.
• Ideal for providing friends and family with an easy way to request content without server access.

Quick Installation Steps for Overseerr on Unraid

1. Open Unraid and Navigate to the Community Applications Plugin
   • Go to the “Apps” tab and search for “Overseerr.”
   • Select the Overseerr container from the search results.
2. Configure Overseerr Settings
   • Set the Host Path for /config to a location on your Unraid server where Overseerr can store its data.
   • Set the Host Path for /movies and /tv to the directories where your media content is stored.
   • Ensure that the network type is set to bridge or host, depending on your network configuration.
   • Assign the appropriate port number (default is 5055).
3. Apply and Start the Container
   • Click “Apply” and wait for the container to finish installing.
   • Once it’s up and running, you can access Overseerr via your browser by going to http://<your-unraid-ip>:5055.

Setting Up Overseerr

1. Initial Configuration
   • When you first access Overseerr, it will guide you through a setup wizard.
   • Connect Overseerr to your Plex server by signing in with your Plex account.
2. Integrate with Radarr and Sonarr
   • Go to the “Settings” section and configure your Radarr and Sonarr instances by adding their respective API keys and URLs.
   • This allows Overseerr to send approved requests directly to Radarr and Sonarr for automatic downloading.
3. User Management
   • Overseerr offers flexible user management, allowing you to control who can request content.
   • You can set up user groups with different permission levels, such as admin or regular users.
4. Notifications
   • Overseerr supports various notification platforms, including Discord, Telegram, and email.
   • Configure notifications in the settings to alert users when their requests have been approved or added.