How to Use the NZBGet Status Tab

The STATUS tab in NZBGet is a built-in diagnostic dashboard that gives you real-time visibility into everything happening under the hood. Introduced in v24.2, this tab is especially useful for troubleshooting performance issues, checking system resources, and testing news server connectivity.

What Is the STATUS Tab?

The STATUS tab is located inside the Settings section of the NZBGet web interface. It provides a snapshot of your current configuration, system health, server performance, and disk and network speeds.

Key Sections in the STATUS Tab

General Info

Here, you’ll find:

• NZBGet version and uptime
• Location of your configuration file
• Installed tool versions (Python, UnRAR, 7-Zip)
• Libraries used by NZBGet

This is a quick way to verify your setup and environment.

News Servers

This section lists all configured news servers and shows:

• Hostname and port
• Number of active connections
• Server status (enabled/disabled)

What you can do:

• Test Connection: Click the Connection button to check if NZBGet can reach the server.
• Run Speed Test: Click the Speed button to benchmark server performance.

Tip: Hover over the speed result to see what each number represents. Click it for a full breakdown.

System Info

This section provides:

• Operating System and CPU details
• Architecture (32-bit/64-bit)
• RAM usage for ArticleCache and WriteBuffer
• Free disk space for your DestDir and InterDir

Bonus tools:

• Disk Speed Tests: Run speed benchmarks for each configured disk.
• Internet Speed Test: Check your current Internet connection speed by clicking Run test near your public/private IP.

Tip: Hover over test results for more context, like the last time it was run or the path being tested.

How to Update NZBGet from the STATUS Tab

1. Locate the Updates button next to the version number.
2. Choose a release channel (Stable or Testing).
3. View changelogs via the Release Notes link.
4. Click Install to upgrade.

This makes updating NZBGet safe, simple, and fast—no manual downloads required.

What to Take Away

The STATUS tab is your command center for NZBGet diagnostics. It saves time, helps catch issues early, and gives you tools to fine-tune performance. Whether you’re trying to figure out why speeds are slow or just verifying that everything is working correctly, this tab puts important insights within easy reach.

Helpful Links and Next Steps

• Official NZBGet Documentation
• NZBGet Setup Guide
• Performance Tips
• r/nzbget subreddit