Chris wrote:
Welcome to self-hosting! To add indexers: open Prowlarr, go to Indexers Add Indexer, then search for and add whichever ones you use. SparkBox doesn't ship with any indexers configured and doesn't pick specific ones for you - it's on you to choose indexers you're entitled to use. One tip: the more indexers you add, the more results Sonarr/Radarr will find, so don't stop at just one or two.
Chris wrote:
Hi TheMightyJoon — checking back on your question about "which indexers are the best and how do I add them?" Did the earlier guidance get you moving, or are you still stuck? If it did not work, please paste what you see now on the Indexers page, with any account details or keys removed. The concrete next step is for me to match that screen or error to the current supported setup and point you to the safe next action. — checking in
Chris wrote:
Got it — I should have been clearer. The answer is: whichever ones you have access to or are entitled to use. SparkBox doesn't recommend a specific indexer, because what works depends on what you can legally use in your region and your internet provider. Here are the most common setups: Start here: - Public torrent trackers (Pirate Bay, 1337x, Nyaa for anime) — free, no account needed, directly searchable by Prowlarr. - Usenet indexers (NZBgeek, DrunkenSlug, or similar) — subscription, typically $5-20/year, often faster and more reliable than torrents. If you want to go deeper: - Paid private torrent trackers (if you have access via invitation) — add them the same way. None of these are required by SparkBox. Pick one or two that suit your setup, add them in Prowlarr (Indexers Add Indexer, search by name), and Sonarr/Radarr will use them to find releases.