NZBGet Configuration Backup and Restoration Guide

Maintaining a backup of your NZBGet configuration is important for preserving your settings and facilitating restoration when needed. This guide outlines the steps to create and restore configuration backups, including procedures for transferring settings to a different system.

Creating a Configuration Backup

To generate a backup of your current NZBGet configuration, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the SYSTEM menu within the NZBGet Web interface.

2. Select the Backup Settings option.

This action will produce a backup that can be used to restore your settings on the same system or to replicate your configuration on another device.

Alternative Method: Using the Configuration File

If access to the NZBGet Web interface is unavailable, the configuration file (nzbget.conf) serves as an alternative for backup purposes. This file is typically named nzbget.conf, but any configuration file can be used by specifying it when starting NZBGet.

Restoring Configuration Settings

To restore your NZBGet configuration from a backup:

1. Access the SYSTEM menu in the NZBGet Web interface.

2. Choose the Restore Settings option.

During this process, you have the flexibility to select specific settings to restore, allowing other configurations to remain unchanged.

Transferring Settings to Another Device

When restoring your configuration on a different device, exercise caution with settings that include local paths, as these may differ between systems. Key settings to review include:

1. All options within the PATHS section.

2. The DestDir option in the Categories section, which defines per-category destination paths.

3. The UnrarCmd and SevenZipCmd options in the Unpack section.

Recommended Steps

1. Note the current values of the UnrarCmd and SevenZipCmd options in the Unpack section.

2. Initiate the Restore Settings process, selecting all sections except Paths, and proceed with the restoration.

3. Re-enter the previously noted values for UnrarCmd and SevenZipCmd in the Unpack section.

4. Review and adjust the destination paths in the Categories section as necessary.

5. Save the updated configuration to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your NZBGet configuration backups and restorations across different devices.