How to send requests to a shared seedbox download setup in 2026

Learn how shared seedbox groups can send requests to a shared download setup, with practical setup steps and suggested group practices.

By VLClean · 2026-11-14

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Shared seedbox groups can let members request movies and shows by preparing Radarr and Sonarr, choosing a request method, writing clear rules, and reviewing requests weekly. These are suggested group practices. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1]

Option	Request method	Cost details
Askarr	Search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and your 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

Check that the group's existing download setup already adds movies and shows to the shared library. The seedbox should have enough free space for new downloads and a stable connection to the indexers that Radarr and Sonarr use. Decide which group members can send requests and whether every request needs approval before it is added. Keep the request rules simple so members know what kinds of titles fit the group library. Choose where members will send requests such as a request website or a shared message thread. Check whether the seedbox's connection has a download limit, and how much your group is likely to download. Check whether the request tool you plan to use works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr setup. Set up a way to notify members when a requested title becomes available. Check the search limits at the sites used to find downloads. Decide which video quality you want for requested titles. Decide on a monthly request limit per member to keep the queue manageable. Plan who reviews requests when many arrive together.

Step by step

Pick one place where group members will send requests, such as a request website or a shared message thread, and tell everyone to use only that place.
Write down who reviews each request and whether a title needs approval before it is added to the shared library.
Write a short note for members that says who can request what kinds of titles are accepted and how they will hear that a title was added.
Send the note and the request location to the members you want to allow, with two lines on how to search for a title and how to submit it.
Look through new requests on a regular day each week. Approve the ones you want, and reject the ones you do not.
Ask a few members after the first week what confused them, and edit your note to fix those points.
Keep a record of every approved and rejected request, so rejecting a request never means losing its record.
Update the member guide whenever the request rules or tools change.
Tell members how long a typical request takes from submission to availability so they know what to expect.
Test the request flow with a test account before sharing it with the whole group.
Set up notifications for new requests so you do not have to check the queue by hand.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by the VLClean team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[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] The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. ^[1] A bookmark you run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1] Askarr plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] The Pro plan has no monthly request limit. ^[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 for unlimited requests. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] Askarr's project file marks its code as private. ^[1] Check how each tool handles title searches, approvals, and updates, and how requests become downloads. A good request tool should show the status of each request so members know where things stand. It should also let the group admin set limits on how many requests each person can make. Check what access and login details each tool needs, and how it keeps them safe.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid sharing a request method without explaining the rules. Group members need to know what types of titles can be requested and who decides what gets added. Avoid choosing a tool without checking how it fits the current way movies and shows are added to the shared library. The request process should be clear for both the people sending titles and the person managing the seedbox. Avoid forgetting to review requests after setup. A request list can become harder to manage if old or unwanted requests are left without attention. Avoid skipping account and privacy checks. Review what information a tool asks for and what access it uses before sharing it with other people. Check how a request tool connects to your Radarr and Sonarr before you choose it. Check what login details or access codes a request tool needs, and how it protects them. Avoid letting the request queue grow without a regular cleanup routine. Avoid changing the request tool or process without telling all members first. Avoid setting request limits so high that the seedbox runs out of space or hits its download limit. Check whether a tool shows which requests are already in the library or downloading now.

Frequently asked questions

How can shared seedbox groups let members request movies and shows?

A shared seedbox group can choose a request method, decide who can submit titles, and explain what happens after a request is sent. The important parts are giving members a clear place to request movies and shows and keeping the review process easy to follow. A written guide for members helps prevent confusion and reduces the number of questions the admin has to answer later.

Can a request tool work with Radarr and Sonarr on a seedbox?

Check how each request tool handles Radarr and Sonarr before choosing one. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] Ask how the tool connects to your existing Radarr and Sonarr setup.

Does Askarr require changes to the seedbox setup?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, as a list they read your requests from. ^[1]

How do members find movies and shows to request with Askarr?

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

What should be checked before choosing a request tool for a shared seedbox?

Check how a tool handles requests, title searches, updates, and the process for adding movies and shows. Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] Check whether the tool has monthly request limits and whether it adds fees on top of what the seedbox already costs. Look at the monthly request limits and whether the tool adds fees on top of what the seedbox already costs.

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)