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Radarr
Application512MB+ RAM
PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent - movie management and automation
pvrmoviesautomationarr-stack
Deploy Radarr in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Radarr
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 Radarr on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Radarr template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted movie management and automation server with persistent config, movies, and downloads volumes on your VPS, then verify the Radarr 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 Radarr
Use the template picker search to find Radarr in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Radarr template
Choose the Radarr template. Server Compass fills the Radarr image, host port, published server URL, and persistent config, movies, and downloads volumes.
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Step 5Review the Radarr settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named radarr-demo and used host port 7878.
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Step 6Deploy Radarr
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 Radarr image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Radarr is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Radarr app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Radarr in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Radarr web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Radarr Opens
- Configure authentication, indexers, download clients, and root folders before using Radarr for production movie automation.
- Mount real movies and downloads directories before adding production movies and download clients.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the movie automation server to users.
- Configure users, libraries, metadata providers, and remote access settings before production use.
- Back up the Radarr config volume before relying on the server for production automation.
Radarr deployment questions
What does the Radarr template deploy?
It deploys the LinuxServer Radarr container with persistent config, movies, and downloads volumes mounted at /config, /movies, and /downloads.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 7878, which maps to the Radarr web server on container port 7878.
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 Radarr template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Why Self-Host Radarr?
Radarr is a movie management and automation tool for Usenet and BitTorrent. Self-hosting means a fully automated pipeline that monitors your movie wishlist, downloads in your preferred quality, and organizes files — all running on your server 24/7.
Automatic movie monitoring and downloading
Quality profiles from SD to 4K with automatic upgrades
Integrates with Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby for instant library updates
Custom file naming and folder organization
Wishlist management with automatic availability monitoring
Radarr vs Alternatives
Radarr vs CouchPotato
CouchPotato is abandoned. Radarr is actively maintained with a modern API and the full Arr ecosystem integration.
Radarr vs Manual downloads
Radarr automates the tedious process of searching, downloading, renaming, and organizing movies.
Radarr vs Watcher3
Watcher3 is simpler but limited. Radarr offers more powerful quality management and broader indexer support.
Why Deploy Radarr with Server Compass?
Server Compass deploys Radarr with persistent storage and correct permissions for your media directories. Deploy alongside Sonarr and Prowlarr for a complete Arr stack.
Download Server CompassAfter Deployment
After deploying Radarr with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Configure download clients
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Add indexers
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Add movies to monitor
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Radarr FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Radarr
How do I deploy Radarr with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Radarr 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 Radarr?
Radarr requires a minimum of 512MB 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 Radarr data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Radarr backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Radarr to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Radarr image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Radarr free to self-host?
Radarr 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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