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Overseerr Setup Guide

Introduction

Overseerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with your existing Plex server. It allows users to request movies and TV shows, which are then automatically downloaded and added to your library.

Prerequisites

  • Docker installed
  • Overseerr container running in your Docker stack

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the Overseerr UI

  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:5055.
  2. Log in with your Overseerr credentials.

Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard

  1. Follow the initial setup wizard to configure basic settings.
  2. Connect your Overseerr instance to your Plex server by entering the Plex token and server details.

Step 3: Configuring User Roles

  1. Navigate to the Users tab.
  2. Click Add User.
  3. Enter the user details and assign roles (e.g., Admin, User).
  4. Click Save.

Step 4: Adding Media Libraries

  1. Go to the Settings tab.
  2. Navigate to the Libraries section.
  3. Add your media libraries by specifying the path to your media files.
  4. Click Save.

Step 5: Configuring Notification Agents

  1. Navigate to the Notifications tab.
  2. Click Add Agent.
  3. Select and configure the notification agents (e.g., Discord, Email).
  4. Click Save.

Step 6: Customizing Settings

  1. Go to the Settings tab.
  2. Customize settings such as request approval, download clients, and metadata sources.
  3. Click Save.

Notes

  • Ensure all paths and environment variables are updated in the overseerr.yaml file.
  • Regularly backup your config directory to save your settings.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues: List common issues and solutions.
  • Logs: Check Overseerr logs for error messages.
  • Support: Link to the Overseerr community and support resources.