How-To Guides
These guides provide step-by-step instructions for specific tasks. Each guide focuses on solving a particular problem or configuring a specific feature.
Configuration Guides
Configure Cinephage components:
Essential Setup
- Configure Download Clients - Set up qBittorrent, SABnzbd, and others
- Configure Indexers - Add content sources using YAML definitions
- Set Up Quality Profiles - Configure scoring and upgrade behavior
- Configure Subtitles - Enable subtitle providers and language profiles
Advanced Features
- Set Up Live TV - Configure IPTV and streaming sources
- Configure NZB Streaming - Enable direct usenet streaming
- Set Up Smart Lists - Create dynamic content lists
- Configure Reverse Proxy - Deploy with Nginx, Traefik, or Caddy
Usage Guides
Day-to-day operations:
Content Management
- Search and Download - Find and acquire content
- Import Existing Files - Add your current media library
- Monitor and Upgrade - Manage quality improvements
- Handle Failed Downloads - Use blocklist and retry logic
- Organize Files - Use custom naming patterns
Deployment Guides
Production deployment:
Infrastructure
- Set Up Reverse Proxy - Secure external access
- Backup and Restore - Protect your data
- Performance Tuning - Optimize for your hardware
- Troubleshooting - Solve common issues
Guide Structure
Each guide includes:
- Goal - What you will accomplish
- Prerequisites - What you need before starting
- Time estimate - How long it takes
- Step-by-step instructions - Detailed procedures
- Troubleshooting - Common problems and solutions
- See also - Related documentation
Choosing a Guide
First Time Setup
Adding Content
Going to Production
Advanced Features
Start with the Download Clients guide if you are setting up Cinephage for the first time.