SABnzbd Anywhere: UsenetServer Portable Guide

Using SABnzbd with UsenetServer across different Windows machines? Here’s how to set it up portably so everything stays in one place.

Configure SABnzbd Portably for UsenetServer

1. Make a dedicated data folder on your USB or drive.

2. Keep all SABnzbd paths relative to the configuration file.

3. Run SABnzbd with the -f argument to specify the INI location.

4. Set the interface address as 127.0.0.1 or equivalent.

5. Assign an available port such as 8080.

6. Use the built-in helper script:

   portable.cmd -s 127.0.0.1:8080 -f path/to/sabnzbd.ini

7. Allow access through firewall settings for required ports.