How to ask a friend to add a missing Plex show

Tips to ask a friend who shares a Plex server to add a missing show, with steps, options and things to check.

By VLClean · 2026-10-27

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Write down the exact title of the missing show, ask the friend how they take requests, and send a short note through the method they prefer so the show can be added.

Option	Request method	Cost details
Askarr	Search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and the owner's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]
Request form	People submit movie or show titles through the chosen form.	not published
Shared request list	People add movie or show ideas to the chosen shared list.	not published

What you need before you start

Write down the exact title of the missing show so the friend can find it. Include the correct spelling and what kind of show it is. A clear title saves the friend from guessing which show to add.

Know how the friend wants to receive requests. Some people take a message, while others use a request tool or a shared list. Ask which one works before sending the request.

Check what kinds of content the shared server allows. Some servers only add certain types of movies and shows. Confirm the missing show fits those rules before you ask.

Decide how you will know the show was added. Ask the friend how they report a finished add, or check whether a request tool shows the status when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

Step by step

Write down the exact title of the missing show with the correct spelling, so the friend can search for it in their library tools. If you have a link to the show's page, keep it to send along.

Ask the friend how they want requests, such as a message, a request tool, or a shared list. Use the method they prefer so the request is not missed.

Write a short note that names the show, says what it is, and notes that it is missing from the shared library. Keep the note to a few lines.

Send the request through the chosen method, with the title and any link. If a request tool is used, search for the show on it and send the request from there.

Wait for the reply. If the tool shows request status, you may see there when the title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

When the show appears, thank the friend. If it has not appeared after a reasonable time, ask once more politely and offer to check the title together.

If the show is not added because it does not fit the rules, accept that and ask the friend what kinds of shows can be added instead.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then pick up your requests from it. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1]

A friend can search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1]

Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month and has no monthly request limit. ^[1] ^[1] The dashboard can be tried with a demo account that has sample data, without signing in. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1]

A request form and a shared request list are two other ways to ask. Before choosing a method, check how it handles title searches, approvals, updates, and the way a request becomes an added show.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid requesting with a vague or misspelled title. The friend cannot find or add a show they cannot identify, so give the exact name.

Avoid asking through the wrong channel. If the friend uses a request tool or a shared list, send the request there instead of a message, or it may be missed.

Avoid pushing for a show that does not fit the server rules. Confirm what the server allows before asking again.

Avoid following up too often or too soon. Give the friend time to add the show, and ask once politely if nothing appears.

Avoid forgetting to thank the friend when the show is added. A short thanks keeps the sharing arrangement easy to keep up.

Frequently asked questions

How can Plex sharing friends ask a friend to add a missing show?

Write down the exact title, check what kinds of shows the server allows, and ask the friend how they take requests. The request can go through a message, a request tool, or a shared list. A clear title and a polite, short note make it easier for the friend to find and add the show.

Can Askarr add a missing show to a Plex library?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] A friend searches for the show on Askarr and requests it, and the owner's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] Nothing is installed. ^[1] The site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

Does Askarr require changes to the Plex server?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed. ^[1] You add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr one time, and they then pick up requests from it. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1]

How can a friend find a show to request with Askarr?

A friend can search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and the owner's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] Askarr also allows title searches by pasting a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link. ^[1] The request history shows live status on the plans that include it. ^[1]

What should be checked before choosing how to ask a friend to add a show?

Check how the method handles title searches, approvals, updates, and the way a request becomes an added show. Askarr plans list a request history with live status, which the source gives without naming a plan, so check the plan page for which ones include it. ^[1] Compare prices and limits with the way the shared server is managed before choosing.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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Sources

Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)