Connect NZBGet

Add NZBGet to Kochab with username and password and default port 6789.

NZBGet is a Usenet download client. Kochab uses its API for queue control and blended Downloads.

What Kochab exposes through NZBGet

  • Downloads tab: NZBGet items in the blended queue
  • Control screen: pause/resume/speed and queue/history actions supported by the client
  • Search sends: Usenet grabs from Search route to NZBGet when configured

Not exposed through NZBGet

Full NZBGet settings, categories editor, and scripting stay in NZBGet’s web UI.

Before you start

In NZBGet: Settings -> SECURITY. Set a ControlUsername and ControlPassword if you have not already.

Default connection

Field Typical value
Port 6789
Scheme http on LAN, https behind a reverse proxy
Auth HTTP Basic (username + password)

Add in Kochab

  1. Open Services -> Add service and choose NZBGet.
  2. Enter your host.
  3. Set port 6789 unless you use a custom port or proxy.
  4. Enter username and password from NZBGet security settings.
  5. Tap Test and add.

TLS

See Certificate trust for self-signed certificates.

Official docs

NZBGet documentation