Readarr FAQ

Help I have locked my self out

To disable authentication (to reset your username or password) you will need need to edit config.xml which will be inside the Readarr Appdata Directory.

1. Open config.xml in a text editor
2. Find the authentication method line (will be <AuthenticationMethod>Basic</AuthenticationMethod> or <AuthenticationMethod>Forms</AuthenticationMethod>
3. Change the AuthenticationMethod line to <AuthenticationMethod>None</AuthenticationMethod>
4. Restart Readarr
5. Readarr will now be accessible without a password, you should go the Settings: General in the Readarr UI and set your username and password

Help I have forgotten my password

• Please see steps listed in here.