Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Cinephage FAQ! Find answers to common questions organized by category.
Quick Navigation
| Category | Description | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 📋 General | What is Cinephage, features, and capabilities | 6 |
| ⚙️ Installation & Setup | System requirements, Docker, updates, backups | 7 |
| 🔧 Configuration | Environment variables, permissions, external access | 4 |
| 📚 Library Management | Importing, organizing, Root Folders | 6 |
| ⬇️ Downloading | Quality profiles, indexers, automation | 6 |
| 📺 Streaming & Live TV | NZB Streaming, Live TV setup | 4 |
| 🔍 Troubleshooting | Errors, logs, common issues, advanced topics | 10 |
FAQ Categories
📋 general questions
New to Cinephage? Start here to learn what it does, its features, and whether it's right for you.
Topics: Overview, features, licensing, advantages, library import
⚙️ installation & setup
Everything you need to get Cinephage running, from system requirements to backups.
Topics: Requirements, TMDB API, Docker vs native, updates, data storage, backups
🔧 configuration
Setting up environment variables, authentication, and fixing permission issues.
Topics: ORIGIN/BETTER_AUTH_URL, external access, PUID/PGID, permissions
📚 library management
Managing your media collection, importing existing files, and organization.
Topics: Importing, Root Folders, monitored vs unmonitored, file organization, matching
⬇️ downloading
Automated downloads, quality profiles, and indexer configuration.
Topics: Quality profiles, cutoff, search tasks, slow searches, Custom Formats
📺 streaming & live tv
NZB Streaming and Live TV setup for Live TV.
Topics: NZB streaming, Live TV setup, M3U playlists
🔍 troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems and advanced configuration.
Topics: Logs, debug mode, database issues, startup problems, VPN, getting help, API, contributing
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Didn't Find Your Answer?
If you can't find what you're looking for:
- 💬 Discord Community - Real-time help from the community
- 🐛 GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
- 📖 Documentation - Browse all guides and tutorials
- 🔧 Troubleshooting Guide - Detailed troubleshooting steps
When asking for help, include:
- What you were trying to do
- What actually happened (with error messages)
- Your configuration (sanitized)
- Cinephage version
- Relevant logs
See Also
- Getting Started - Installation and first steps
- Troubleshooting Guide - Detailed problem-solving
- Getting Help - All support resources