Prowlarr

Application256MB+ RAM

Indexer manager for Sonarr, Radarr, and other Arr applications

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Deploy Prowlarr in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Prowlarr

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Prowlarr?

Prowlarr is an indexer manager that centralizes your indexer configuration for all Arr applications. Self-hosting means one place to manage all your indexers, with automatic sync to Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and other Arr apps on your server.

Centralized indexer management for all Arr applications

Automatic sync of indexers to Sonarr, Radarr, and more

Support for Usenet and torrent indexers

Built-in search for testing indexers

Eliminates duplicate indexer configuration across apps

Prowlarr vs Alternatives

Prowlarr vs Jackett

Jackett requires manual configuration in each Arr app. Prowlarr syncs indexers automatically to all connected apps.

Prowlarr vs Manual indexer setup

Prowlarr eliminates the need to configure the same indexers repeatedly in Sonarr, Radarr, and other apps.

Prowlarr vs NZBHydra

NZBHydra is Usenet-only. Prowlarr manages both Usenet and torrent indexers with native Arr integration.

Why Deploy Prowlarr with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Prowlarr as the central indexer hub for your Arr stack. Deploy alongside Sonarr and Radarr and Prowlarr auto-syncs indexer configurations across all connected apps.

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After Deployment

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

Add indexers

Connect to Sonarr and Radarr

Configure sync settings

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Prowlarr FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Prowlarr

How do I deploy Prowlarr with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Prowlarr 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 Prowlarr?

Prowlarr 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 Prowlarr data?

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

How do I update Prowlarr to the latest version?

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

Is Prowlarr free to self-host?

Prowlarr 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.