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Profilarr Setup Guide

Introduction

Profilarr is a companion application to Sonarr and Radarr, designed to manage and customize media profiles for movies and TV shows.

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Profilarr

Profilarr is a companion application for Sonarr and Radarr, designed to manage and customize media profiles for movies and TV shows.

Features

  • Automated Quality Profile Management
    Ensures downloads match preferred settings, such as resolution, codec, bitrate, format, and HDR options.

  • Custom Formats & Tagging
    Allows fine-tuned customization for specific media types, including service-based preferences like Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney+, and more.

  • Seamless Integration with Sonarr & Radarr
    Syncs with both platforms to maintain consistent media profiles and automate upgrades when better versions are available.

Usage

Profilarr is ideal for users who:

  • Want better control over media quality and format preferences.
  • Prefer H.265 (HEVC) and E-AC3 audio for playback efficiency.
  • Need Usenet prioritization to avoid excess torrenting.
  • Require custom rules for different streaming services.

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Prerequisites

  • Docker installed
  • Profilarr container running in your Docker stack

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the Profilarr UI

  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:6868.
  2. Create your username and password and choose Complete Setup

Profilarr setup

Step 2: Database

  1. Select the Link Repository and enter https://github.com/Dictionarry-Hub/database
  2. Click Link

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Step 2: General

  1. Copy the API key from the General Tab and place it into your .env
.env  
PROFILARR_API_KEY=TheKeyYouJustCopied

Step 3: External Apps

  1. Navigate to External Apps from the top menu.

  2. Choose + Add New App

    • Name: Sonarr
    • Type: Sonarr
    • Arr Server: http://sonarr.example:8989/
    • Api Key:
    • Sync Method: On Pull

  3. Select Data to Sync, these are very user specific with your wants and needs. Here are the ones i choose

    Quality Profiles:

    • 1080p Balanced
    • 1080p Quality (HDR)

    Custom Formats:

    • 1080p
    • 1080p Balanced Tier 1
    • 1080p Balanced Tier 2
    • 1080p Quality Tier 1
    • 1080p Quality Tier 2
    • Amazon Prime [1080p]
    • Apple TV+
    • Apple TV+ [1080p]
    • Atmos
    • Atmos (missing)
    • Blu-ray
    • DTS-HD MA
    • Disney+
    • Disney+ [1080p]
    • Dolby Digital +
    • Dolby Vision
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max [1080p]
    • HDR10
    • HDR10 (Missing)
    • HDR10 (Missing) (1080p)
    • HDR10+
    • Hulu
    • Hulu [1080p]
    • Max
    • Max [1080p]
    • Netflix
    • Netflix [1080p]
    • Paramount+
    • Paramount+ [1080p]
    • Peacock
    • Peacock [1080p]
    • Repack1
    • Repack2
    • Repack3
    • Roku
    • Roku [1080p]
    • Scene
    • Special Edition
    • TrueHD
    • TrueHD (Missing)
    • h265
    • h265 (Missing)
    • iTunes
    • iTunes [1080p]
    • x264
    • x265
    • x265 (1080p)
    • x265 (Missing)

  4. Choose Test Connection, Confirm test, and if successful + Add, and Confirm Add

  5. Select Start Sync. If successful the Sync Progress should go to 100%

Profilarr External Profilarr External2 Profilarr External1

  1. Add Radarr as an External Apps as well
    • Arr Server: http://radarr.example:7878
    • Use the same options but adding the following
      • 1080p Golden Popcorn
      • B&W
      • Lossless Audio (1080p)
      • Movies Anywhere
      • Movies Anywhere [1080p]

Notes

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

Backup and Restore Procedures

Regular Backups:

  • Perform weekly backups of your config.yaml and profilarr.db files to safeguard your settings.

Restoration Process:

  1. Start a New Container:

    • Create and start a new Profilarr container.
    • Once started, stop the container to prepare for restoring configuration files.

  2. Copy Configuration Files:

    • Use the following command to copy config files from the old container: 
      sudo cp /share/PathToOldContainer/profilarr/config/config.yaml /share/PathtoNewFolder/GillisDockerDepot/appdata/profilarr/config/config.yaml  
sudo cp /share/PathToOldContainer/profilarr/config/profilarr.db /share/PathtoNewFolder/GillisDockerDepot/appdata/profilarr/config/profilarr.db

Troubleshooting