Skip to content

Deploying DMB on unRAID#

This guide will walk you through deploying Debrid Media Bridge (DMB) on unRAID using the Community Applications plugin and Docker.

✅ Prerequisites#

Before proceeding, ensure you have the following:

  • A running unRAID server with Docker enabled.
  • The Community Applications plugin installed.
  • At least one unRAID share for persistent storage (e.g., /mnt/user/appdata/DMB).
  • An understanding of basic Docker container and volume mapping in unRAID.

Optional but recommended:

  • Installed media server such as Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby.
  • A valid Plex Token (if using Plex integration).

🚀 Quick Start#

1. Install the DMB Template#

  • Navigate to the Apps tab in unRAID.
  • Search for DMB and select the Debrid Media Bridge template.
  • Click Install.

2. Path and Variable Configuration#

Ensure your paths and environment variables are set correctly: - Mount all relevant paths (e.g., /mnt, /config, /cache) to valid unRAID shares. - Set your PUID to 99 and PGID to 100 (used for nobody:users on unRAID). - Set your timezone (TZ) appropriately (e.g., America/New_York).

3. Fix Permissions (First-Time Only)#

Docker on unRAID may create directories as root, causing permission issues. Fix this using the following method:

Terminal Method:#

chown -R 99:100 /mnt/user/appdata/DMB

WebUI Method:#

  1. Go to Shares > locate your DMB share.
  2. Click the + to expand.
  3. Under Owner, set to nobody (user ID 99).

4. Start the Container#

  • Click Start in the Docker tab.
  • Open the Logs tab to confirm successful startup.
  • Look for a confirmation message that riven frontend has started.

🔁 Matching Paths in Plex, Jellyfin, Emby#

Your Media Server (Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby) must have the same paths as DMB:

  • DMB mounts:
  • /mnt (contains both Riven and Zurg content)
  • In your media server:
  • Mount /mnt to /mnt as well.
  • Only add the Riven path (e.g., /mnt/movies, /mnt/shows) as libraries.

⚠️ Do NOT add /data or Zurg’s full rclone mount as libraries. Use only the Riven symlinked content.

📷 Example Screenshots#

  • DMB Docker setup:

unraid-dmb-setup-1 unraid-dmb-setup-2

  • Plex Docker container setup:

plex-dmb-paths

  • Plex UI Library paths:

plex-paths1 plex-paths2

🛠️ Additional Configuration#

📺 Plex Token Setup#

To enable features like watchlist syncing, you may need your Plex token:

  1. Visit https://plex.tv, login.
  2. Open any item > click the 3 dots > View XML.
  3. At the end of the URL, copy the value after Plex-Token=.

🧠 Advanced Tools#

To troubleshoot permissions or inspect mounts: 

docker exec -w /mnt/movies dmb ls -Rl
To enter the container interactively: 
docker exec -it dmb sh
Install Midnight Commander (optional): 
apk add mc && mc

🧪 Jellyfin and Emby Notes#

Both Jellyfin and Emby can work with DMB:

  • Map /mnt into the containers.
  • Add only the Riven subpaths (/mnt/movies, /mnt/shows) as libraries.

🧰 Troubleshooting#

  • Check logs via Docker tab > select DMB > Logs.
  • Use docker exec or Midnight Commander to inspect file/folder structure.
  • Common issues:
  • Wrong PUID/PGID
  • Paths not matching between DMB and your media server
  • Invalid Plex token