Correcting SABnzbd Error 10049 on Your Device

If you see error: (10049, "Can't assign requested address"), SABnzbd might be linked to an invalid or outdated IP.

Common Cause

This error often appears when SABnzbd is set to use a fixed IP address that has changed due to your router’s DHCP assignment.

Resolution Paths

Windows Users

1. Search for CMD.EXE and open it.

2. Execute:

   "C:\Program Files\SABnzbd\SABnzbd-console.exe" --server 0.0.0.0:8080

3. On 32-bit systems:

   "C:\Program Files (x86)\SABnzbd\SABnzbd-console.exe" --server 0.0.0.0:8080

Linux Users

Launch the following from your terminal:

sabnzbdplus --server 0.0.0.0:8080

Manual Option

Alternatively, edit the sabnzbd.ini configuration file and set the host entry to 0.0.0.0.