Addressing SABnzbd Error 10049

Receiving error: (10049, "Can't assign requested address") when launching SABnzbd? This points to a problem with how the server is bound to your device’s IP.

Explanation

If SABnzbd is locked to a specific IP and that IP is no longer valid—commonly due to DHCP changes—you’ll see this error.

Fix Instructions

On Windows

Open CMD.EXE and run the appropriate command:

"C:\Program Files\SABnzbd\SABnzbd-console.exe" --server 0.0.0.0:8080

Or for 32-bit systems:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\SABnzbd\SABnzbd-console.exe" --server 0.0.0.0:8080

On Linux

sabnzbdplus --server 0.0.0.0:8080

Direct Config Adjustment

Edit sabnzbd.ini and change the host entry to:

0.0.0.0

This binds the service to all interfaces, avoiding IP mismatch.