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Media Manager Setup Guide
Welcome to the Media Manager Tutorial.
This guide walks you through setting up a complete, automated media workflow using:
- Docker (host)
- Plex Media Server (host)
- qBittorrent (host)
- ARR Stack (Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, Bazarr) via docker-compose
Whether you're setting up a home media server or a full automated media pipeline, this documentation provides clear, step-by-step instructions from installation to daily usage.
📚 What You Will Build
By the end of this guide, you will have a fully configured media management system that:
- Automates movie and TV downloads
- Organizes media files into structured libraries
- Streams content through Plex locally or remotely
- Integrates Radarr/Sonarr with qBittorrent
- Automatically searches for new releases
- Repairs metadata and subtitles
- Requires minimal manual intervention once running
📁 Components Overview
| Component | Installed On | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Host | Runs containerized media services (ARR stack) |
| Plex | Host | Streams your organized movies/TV shows |
| qBittorrent | Host | Torrent client for automated downloads |
| Arr Stack (Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, Bazarr) | Docker-Compose | Automated search, download, organization, metadata, subtitles |
🚀 Quick Navigation
Use the links below to jump to any part of the guide:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Requirements, OS, network, prerequisites |
| Overview | Summary of the installation workflow |
| Setup Mount Points | Create directories for media, downloads, configs |
| Install Docker | Install Docker + docker-compose |
| Install Plex | Install and configure Plex Media Server |
| Install qBittorrent | Install and configure qBittorrent |
| Setup Media Manager | Deploy Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, Bazarr with docker-compose |
| Usage Guide | How to use Plex, Arr, automation steps |
| Troubleshooting | Common issues and fixes |
🧭 How to Use This Guide
This tutorial is structured linearly. You should follow the sections in order unless you already have certain components installed.
💬 Need Help?
Each step includes explanations, commands, and troubleshooting tips.
If you're stuck, refer to the troubleshooting section or review each command carefully.
Let’s begin with the basics → Getting Started