# Connect NZBGet

Add NZBGet to Kochab with username and password and default port 6789.

Canonical: https://kochab.io/docs/services/nzbget/

NZBGet is a Usenet download client. Kochab uses its API for queue control and blended Downloads.

## What Kochab exposes through NZBGet

- **Downloads tab:** NZBGet items in the blended queue
- **Control screen:** pause/resume/speed and queue/history actions supported by the client
- **Search sends:** Usenet grabs from Search route to NZBGet when configured

## Not exposed through NZBGet

Full NZBGet settings, categories editor, and scripting stay in NZBGet's web UI.

## Before you start

In NZBGet: **Settings -> SECURITY**. Set a **ControlUsername** and **ControlPassword** if you have not already.

## Default connection

| Field | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Port | **6789** |
| Scheme | `http` on LAN, `https` behind a reverse proxy |
| Auth | HTTP Basic (username + password) |

## Add in Kochab

1. Open **Services -> Add service** and choose **NZBGet**.
2. Enter your **host**.
3. Set port **6789** unless you use a custom port or proxy.
4. Enter **username** and **password** from NZBGet security settings.
5. Tap **Test and add**.

## TLS

See [Certificate trust](/docs/cert-trust) for self-signed certificates.

## Official docs

[NZBGet documentation](https://nzbget.net/documentation)