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Prowlarr
Application256MB+ RAM
Indexer manager for Sonarr, Radarr, and other Arr applications
indexerarr-stackautomation
Deploy Prowlarr in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Prowlarr
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Prowlarr on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Prowlarr template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted indexer management server with persistent config volume on your VPS, then verify the Prowlarr web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Prowlarr
Use the template picker search to find Prowlarr in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Prowlarr template
Choose the Prowlarr template. Server Compass fills the Prowlarr image, host port, published server URL, and persistent config volume.
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Step 5Review the Prowlarr settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named prowlarr-demo and used host port 9696.
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Step 6Deploy Prowlarr
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Prowlarr image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Prowlarr is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Prowlarr app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Prowlarr in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Prowlarr web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Prowlarr Opens
- Configure authentication, indexers, and connected Arr applications before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the indexer manager to users.
- Back up the Prowlarr config volume before relying on the server for production automation.
Prowlarr deployment questions
What does the Prowlarr template deploy?
It deploys the LinuxServer Prowlarr container with a persistent config volume mounted at /config.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 9696, which maps to the Prowlarr web server on container port 9696.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real library paths, users, metadata providers, and remote access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Prowlarr template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
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.
Download Server CompassAfter Deployment
After deploying Prowlarr with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Add indexers
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Connect to Sonarr and Radarr
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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.
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