Bazarr

Application256MB+ RAM

Companion application to Sonarr and Radarr that manages and downloads subtitles for movies and TV shows automatically

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Deploy Bazarr in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Bazarr

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Bazarr on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Bazarr template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted subtitle management web UI on your VPS, then verify the setup screen.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a Bazarr app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Bazarr

Use the template picker search to find Bazarr in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Bazarr in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Bazarr template

Choose the Bazarr template. Server Compass fills the subtitle manager service, persistent config volume, LinuxServer ownership settings, and public web port.

Bazarr template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Bazarr settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named bazarr-demo and used host port 4178.

Reviewing Bazarr project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Bazarr

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Bazarr web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Bazarr web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Bazarr image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Bazarr template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Bazarr is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Bazarr app is marked Running with its application URL available.

Bazarr template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Bazarr in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Bazarr setup or main page confirms the subtitle management web UI is reachable.

The deployed Bazarr web UI loaded in a browser

After Bazarr Opens

Place Bazarr behind HTTPS or a private network before connecting real media libraries.
Enable authentication in Bazarr settings before exposing the web UI.
Set PUID and PGID to match the owner of your media files before mounting production libraries.
Back up the Bazarr config volume because it stores provider settings and the database.
Connect Sonarr and Radarr with limited-scope API keys where possible.
Test subtitle downloads with a small library before adding production media paths.
Keep the Bazarr image updated for dependency and security fixes.

Verified Result

The Bazarr web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Bazarr deployment questions

What does the Bazarr template deploy?

It deploys the Bazarr subtitle management web UI with a persistent config volume.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4178, which maps to the Bazarr web UI on container port 6767.

Does Bazarr need setup after deployment?

Yes. Complete the setup flow, enable authentication, connect Sonarr/Radarr, and configure subtitle providers.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Bazarr template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying Bazarr with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the application URL

Complete the setup wizard — choose languages and subtitle providers (OpenSubtitles, etc.)

Connect Sonarr and Radarr from Settings > Sonarr / Radarr

Wait for the initial sync — Bazarr will then download subtitles automatically

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Bazarr FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Bazarr

How do I deploy Bazarr with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Bazarr from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Bazarr?

Bazarr requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Bazarr data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Bazarr backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Bazarr to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Bazarr image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Bazarr free to self-host?

Bazarr is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

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