# How to Use Real-Debrid with Debrid Media Manager

## 1. What is Real-Debrid?

**Real-Debrid** is a *multi-hosting service* that acts as a **premium link generator and torrent cache**. It fetches content from popular file hosts and torrents and stores them on its own servers. If the torrent is already cached, you can **stream or download it directly**—fast and anonymously—**without exposing your IP** in a peer-to-peer network. This makes it both **safe** and **extremely fast**.

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## 2. Step-by-Step Setup

### 1. Get a Real-Debrid Account

* Go to [https://real-debrid.com](https://real-debrid.com)
* Purchase a **180-day premium plan** (best value for price-performance)

### 2. Use Debrid Media Manager (DMM)

* DMM is an **open-source browsing tool** for finding and streaming cached media via Real-Debrid
* Visit [https://debridmediamanager.com](https://debridmediamanager.com)
* Log in and link your Real-Debrid account

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## 3. Search, Browse & Stream

### Searching

* Search for **movies, series, or documentaries**
* If it’s not too niche, it’s likely **already cached** and ready to stream

### Understanding the Interface

* Each result shows multiple streamable versions
* **Yellow flash "Instant RD"** = instantly streamable (cached on Real-Debrid)
* Click **"Watch"** to stream immediately via Real-Debrid’s web player
* If it says **"DL with RD"**, the file is not cached yet — click it to let Real-Debrid start downloading it
* You can monitor this on the Real-Debrid website under **Downloads**

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## 4. Playback Options & Compatibility Tips

### In-Browser Streaming (Quick Start)

* After clicking **Watch**, the video opens in Real-Debrid’s web player
* You can choose **audio language and subtitles**
* **Avoid HDR/Dolby Vision** versions in a regular browser — most desktops/laptops don’t support them properly
* Symptoms: **greenish, purple-tinted** or washed-out colors
* Solution: pick versions **without** HDR/Dolby Vision tags in the filename

### Advanced/Better Playback

* For proper playback of HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or advanced audio formats like **Dolby Atmos, DTS\:X, DTS-HD MA**, use:

* **Android TV boxes** (e.g., NVIDIA Shield)
* **Kodi with passthrough audio support**
* Media players like **VLC**, **Plex**, or **Infuse** (on Apple devices)

### File Selection Tips

* Use keywords when searching to control quality:
`1080p`, `x264`, `x265`, `HDR10`, `BluRay`, `AAC`, `Atmos`, etc.
* For max compatibility, prefer files tagged with:
`1080p x264 AAC WEBRip`

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## 5. Optional Advanced Use

When you're ready to explore beyond browser playback:

* **Kodi + Real-Debrid**: Full media center setup
* **Plex (with RD plugins)**: Personal media server
* **JDownloader + RD**: For mass downloads
* Many automation tools and integrations available with Real-Debrid’s API