Deploy Readarr on Your Own Server
Readarr - An ebook collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users.
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What is Readarr?
Readarr is an ebook collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It can monitor multiple RSS feeds for new books from your favorite authors and grab, sort, and rename them.
Self-Host Readarr
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
readarr:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/readarr:0.3.12-nightly
environment:
PGID: "1000"
PUID: "1000"
TZ: America/Chicago
volumes:
- readarr-data:/config
- readarr-books:/books
- readarr-downloads:/downloads
volumes:
readarr-data: {}
readarr-books: {}
readarr-downloads: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8787
Why Self-Host Readarr?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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