What Is NZBGet? #
NZBGet is a high-performance Usenet downloader. While most seedbox users focus on torrents, Usenet offers an alternative: download from centralized news servers instead of peer-to-peer swarms. NZBGet is faster and more resource-efficient than SABnzbd.
Usenet vs Torrents #
| Feature | Usenet | Torrents |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Saturates connection (single source) | Depends on seeders |
| Privacy | Only server sees your IP | All peers see seedbox IP |
| Cost | $3-10/month (news server) + indexer | Free (trackers/indexers) |
| Retention | Limited (years, not forever) | As long as someone seeds |
| Ratio | None required | Required on private trackers |
Installing NZBGet #
- Dashboard → Apps → NZBGet → Install
- Open NZBGet (default port: 6789)
Configuration #
Add News Server #
- Settings → News Servers → Add: Host, port (563 for SSL), username, password from your Usenet provider
- Enable SSL encryption
- Set connections to 20-30 (check your provider’s limit)
Connect to Sonarr/Radarr #
In Sonarr/Radarr → Settings → Download Clients → Add → NZBGet: Host: localhost, Port: 6789, Category: sonarr/radarr
