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Import strategies

Choose how Radarr/Sonarr import completed jobs. Set this under Settings → SABnzbd → Import Strategy.

Best when the media server needs real filesystem entries (classic Plex libraries).

  1. Set Rclone Mount Directory to the host path of the WebDAV mount (e.g. /mnt/remote/nzbdav).
  2. Run an rclone sidecar with --links so *.rclonelink files become symlinks into .ids.
  3. Point *Arr root folders at paths that see those symlinks.

A bounded rclone VFS cache can smooth seeking without storing full media forever.

Best when the media server can play .strm URLs.

  1. Set Completed Downloads Dir to a path shared with *Arr (e.g. /mnt/completed-downloads).
  2. Set Base URL to an NzbDAV URL the media server can reach (HTTPS recommended).
  3. Skip the rclone FUSE mount — no /dev/fuse required.

STRM files contain authenticated streaming URLs; keep Base URL and WebDAV credentials correct.

Path consistency

The completed path NzbDAV reports must appear at the same absolute path inside Radarr/Sonarr containers. Map host volumes identically.

Switching strategies

Maintenance tools can convert STRM → symlinks or recreate STRM sidecars — see Maintenance. Back up first.

Mounting WebDAV · Media servers · SABnzbd settings