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{"title": "How to Decide Who Can Request 4K Titles in 2026", "description": "Learn how to set rules for 4K movie and show requests, decide who can submit titles, and choose a request method for your library.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/how-to-decide-who-may-request-4k-titles-for-4k-library-managers/", "date": "2026-10-23"}
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Learn how to set rules for 4K movie and show requests, decide who can submit titles, and choose a request method for your library.

Decide who can request 4K movies and shows by setting eligibility rules, explaining which titles are allowed, and choosing who approves requests before titles are added. Keep the rules clear for friends and family, and choose a request method that fits the way the library is managed. Askarr is one option for collecting requests and passing them to your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1]

| Option | How it handles requests | Cost details |
|---|---|---|
| Askarr | People search for a movie or show and submit a request, and the requester's own Radarr and Sonarr add 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 |
| Shared message thread | People suggest titles in the chosen message thread. | not published |

## What you need before you start

Before allowing people to request 4K titles, decide who should be able to send requests and what those requests can include. A clear rule helps separate people who can suggest titles from people whose requests will be approved for the library.

Start by reviewing the current 4K library and deciding what belongs in it. Consider whether requests can cover movies, shows, or both, and whether there are any content or quality requirements that every request must meet. Explain these rules in plain language so people know what they can ask for.

Next, decide whether everyone you know can submit requests or whether access should be limited to selected friends and family members. You can also decide whether some people may submit suggestions while someone responsible for the library reviews every title before it is added.

Radarr and Sonarr are helper programs used to find and add movies and shows to a library. Have them ready if they are part of the process for adding requested titles. Decide who manages that process and who can approve requests.

Finally, choose one place for requests and write down the rules before sharing it. The request method should make it clear where to submit a title, who can request it, and how the person managing the library will communicate its status.

## Step by step

1. **Define who can request titles.** Decide whether requests are open to all invited friends and family or limited to a smaller group. If different people have different permissions, explain the difference before sharing the request location.

2. **Set the rules for 4K titles.** Describe which movies and shows are eligible. State any requirements for the type of content or quality, and explain whether a request can be declined when it does not meet those rules. Avoid rules that depend on assumptions people cannot check.

3. **Choose who approves requests.** Decide whether requests can move forward automatically through the existing library workflow or whether a person must review them first. Make the decision clear to everyone who can submit titles. If more than one person manages the library, agree on who handles questions and decisions.

4. **Choose a request method.** Pick a website, form, shared list, or another method that gives people a clear place to submit titles. Check how it handles title searches, request updates, and the process of passing accepted requests into the library workflow.

5. **Explain what happens after submission.** Tell people whether requests are reviewed, how they can check progress, and where they should ask questions. Do not promise that every requested title will be added. Explain that requests must follow the library rules and may need approval.

6. **Share the rules with the people who are allowed to request.** Provide the request location along with a short explanation of who can use it, which titles are eligible, and who makes approval decisions. Keep the instructions in one place so people can refer to them later.

7. **Review the process and adjust it when needed.** Look at requests that cause confusion or do not meet the rules. Update the instructions if people misunderstand who can request titles or what qualifies for the 4K library. Review the access list when the people managing the library or its intended audience change.

## Tools that can do it

A request method can help communicate eligibility rules and give people a place to submit movie and show titles. The choice depends on how requests will be reviewed and how accepted titles enter the library workflow.

**Askarr**

Askarr is a hosted website made by the team that publishes this site. It works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] A person searches for a movie or show on Askarr and submits a request, and the requester's own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1]

You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read requests from it. [^1] Askarr never connects to Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [^1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports when a title was added and downloaded, allowing the site to show that status. [^1] A bookmark run on the Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there. [^1]

Askarr lets people find titles by pasting a TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link. [^1] Its plans include request history with live status. [^1] A demo account with sample data is available to try the dashboard without signing in. [^1]

Askarr's 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] Each friend who signs up through a referral link adds 10 requests a month to the limit. [^1] Askarr's project file marks its code as private. [^1]

**A request form**

A form can collect movie or show titles from people who have access to it. The form itself does not establish who should approve a request, so write the eligibility rules and review process in its instructions. Check how submitted entries will be reviewed and how people will learn about decisions.

**A shared request list**

A shared list lets permitted participants add movie or show ideas to the chosen list. Decide who can edit it and who decides whether a suggestion is approved. Check whether the list can distinguish a new suggestion from a request that has already been reviewed.

**A shared message thread**

A shared message thread can give invited people a place to suggest titles. Set a clear rule for how to submit requests and where approval decisions will be recorded. Check whether the method will remain easy to follow as requests and conversations accumulate.

Before choosing any option, check access controls, title search, status updates, and the steps required to approve a title and add it to the library.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid allowing requests before deciding who is eligible. If access rules are unclear, people may not know whether they can submit a title or whether a suggestion will be considered.

Avoid treating a request as an automatic promise to add a title. Explain who reviews requests, which titles qualify, and what happens when a request does not meet the library rules.

Avoid using vague rules for 4K eligibility. Describe the requirements in terms people can understand, and make sure the person reviewing requests applies them consistently.

Avoid choosing a request method without checking how it fits the existing library workflow. Confirm how titles are submitted, how approval is handled, and whether request status is visible to the people who need it.

Avoid sharing a request location without explaining who should use it. Give eligible people clear instructions, and review access when the intended group changes.

Avoid leaving old requests without review. Check whether requests are pending, approved, or no longer wanted, and update the process when repeated questions show that the rules need clarification.

## Things to check before you choose

Check whether the request method lets you limit access to the people you intend to invite. Confirm whether you can explain 4K eligibility rules, whether a person must approve each title, and how participants learn the outcome.

For Askarr, check the available plan details and how its request process matches your library rules. Askarr's plans include request history with live status, but the approved claim does not identify which plans include it. [^1] Confirm which plan provides the details needed for your workflow.

Also decide whether you need requests to be reviewed manually before they reach the library workflow. Askarr passes requests to the owner's existing Radarr and Sonarr through an import list. [^1] Make sure the intended approval process is clear before inviting people to use the request method.

## Frequently asked questions

### How can 4K library managers decide who may request titles?

Set an eligibility rule before sharing the request location. Decide whether requests are open to invited friends and family or limited to selected people. Explain which movies and shows qualify, who reviews requests, and how people learn the outcome. Keeping the rules in one place makes it easier for everyone to understand how a title moves from suggestion to possible addition.

### Can Askarr be used to request 4K movies and shows?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] People search for a movie or show on Askarr and submit a request, and the requester's own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1] Check that the request rules and approval process match the needs of the 4K library before inviting people to submit titles.

### Does Askarr need to be installed for a 4K library?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] Nothing is installed; Askarr is added as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] Askarr is a hosted website and is added to Radarr and Sonarr as an import list. [^1]

### How much does Askarr cost for 4K title requests?

Askarr's 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 for unlimited requests. [^1] Compare the plan limits with the expected request volume and confirm which plan includes the status and history details needed for the library.

### Can Askarr show whether a requested title was added?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so Askarr shows when a title was added and downloaded. [^1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] Check the plan details to confirm which history features are included, and explain to requesters how they can use the available status information.

### What should be checked before choosing a 4K request method?

Check who can submit requests, how the method handles title searches, who approves a request, and how the result is communicated. Confirm how accepted requests enter the existing library workflow and whether the method provides enough status information for requesters. For Askarr, review its plan limits and request history details before deciding whether its request process matches the library's rules. [^1]

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] - [Visit Askarr](/go/start)

## Sources

[^1]: Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start)