# Preparation

There are some things we need to do in preparation to install this service.

## Volumes

<details id="bkmrk-media-folders-radarr"><summary>Persistent Data</summary>

This is where the service will store its own application data and ensures we can quickly update the service image.

<p class="callout warning">Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-download-folder-rada"><summary>Download Folders</summary>

This service will need access to the folder where you torrent or usenet folder store their completed downloads.

<p class="callout warning">Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.</p>

</details>## Environment

<details id="bkmrk-tz-this-is-the-curre"><summary>TZ</summary>

This is the current time zone formatted using the [tz database.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones)

<p class="callout info">*For example:* America/Vancouver</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-gid-%C2%A0"><summary>PUID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -u
```

</details><details id="bkmrk-pgid-this-is-the-num"><summary>PGID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account's group on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -g
```

</details>## API Keys

<p class="callout warning">API Keys are used for authenticating access to and communication with another service. These should be treated as if they are a secure password.</p>

<details id="bkmrk-comicvine-api-this-s"><summary>ComicVine API</summary>

This services uses the ComicVine API to retrieve its required metadata. These API keys are free, but need to be manually requested through the [ComicVine API](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/api/) website.

<p class="callout warning">You will need to create an account with your personal e-mail address.</p>

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