How non technical media sharers can request titles through a simple interface in 2026

Learn how non technical media sharers can request movies and shows through a simple interface with practical setup steps.

By VLClean · 2026-10-26

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Non technical media sharers can request movies and shows through a simple interface by finding one request location, understanding what they can ask for, and following a few clear steps to send a title.

Option	Request method	Cost details
Askarr	You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your 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

What you need before you start

Know where your requests go before you start. A requested title is added by the library's own setup, so check who runs the server and how they bring movies and shows in. Understand what kinds of titles you are allowed to request, so your requests fit the rules the sharer set.

Have one request location ready. The people sharing media use a single place for requests, such as a request website, a form, or a shared message thread, and every title is sent there. Keep that location somewhere easy to reach, because it is the only place requests are read.

Know how you will hear back. A request tool may show whether a title was added and downloaded, while a form or message may need a note from the person who runs the library. Read the short rules the sharer wrote, such as whether you can ask for any title or only certain kinds of movies and shows, and who looks at each request before anything is added.

Step by step

Find the single place where requests are sent. Media sharers usually pick one place, such as a request website, a form, or a shared message thread. Use only that place for every request so no title is missed.

Read the request rules before sending anything. The rules say what kinds of movies and shows are accepted and whether a title needs approval. Keep them simple and check them the first time you request.

Search for the exact title in the request place. A request tool may search by name or let you paste a link to find the title. Check that the title is not already in the library before you send it.

Send the request with the exact title. Use the same name the movie or show is known by, and add a note if two titles look alike. Note how you will hear that a title was added.

Check the request status on a regular day. A request tool may show when a title was added and downloaded, while a form or message may need a note from the person who runs the library. Look once a week so you notice when a title arrives.

Ask when something is unclear. Read the short note the sharer wrote, and ask one question if a request did not go through. This keeps the next request clear and easy.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[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] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. ^[1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1]

A request form and a shared request list are two other simple ways to collect titles. Both give people a clear place to send a title and a way to hear that a request is seen. No source facts were provided about any other tool, so before choosing a method check how it handles title searches, request status, and who reviews each title.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid sending requests to more than one place. When titles are spread across a request website, a form, and a message thread, some requests can be missed. Pick one location and use it for every title.

Avoid requesting without reading the rules. The sharer may only accept certain kinds of movies and shows, so a request that ignores the rules can be turned away. Read the short note once before sending the first request.

Avoid requesting a title that is already in the library. Search first so your request is not a repeat, and use the exact name the movie or show is known by to avoid confusion.

Avoid losing track of a request after it is sent. Check the status on a regular day, or ask the person who runs the library, so you notice when a title is added and know when to ask about a delay.

Frequently asked questions

Can non technical media sharers request titles through a simple interface?

Yes, a media sharer can request titles by finding the single place requests are sent and following a few clear steps. The important parts are knowing what kinds of titles are accepted, searching for the exact title, and checking the request status on a regular day so a title is not missed.

How does Askarr let someone request a title?

A person searches for a movie or show on Askarr and requests it, and the owner's own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr, and nothing is installed. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1]

Does Askarr need an app installed to request titles?

No. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr, and nothing is installed. ^[1] ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1]

How does someone find a title to request with Askarr?

A person can request a movie or show on Askarr, and Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] A TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link can also be pasted to find the title. ^[1]

Can someone try Askarr before signing in?

Askarr allows trying the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] Askarr's plans include 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]

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

Try Askarr

Sources

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