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UsenetServer Walkthrough: Account Setup and Search
UsenetServer (UNS) makes it simple to start accessing Usenet newsgroups with a reliable, high-performance backbone and powerful search tools. This guide walks through the basic steps to sign up, start searching newsgroups, and access articles through Global Search 2.0.
1. Sign Up for UsenetServer
Visit UsenetServer.com and choose a plan that fits your needs. After subscribing, you will receive an email with your username, password, and server details. Be sure to save this information, as it will be required to connect through search tools or newsreader applications.
2. Log In to the UsenetServer Control Panel
Go to https://accounts.usenetserver.com/login/ and enter your credentials. From here, you can manage your account, view connection settings, and access tools like Global Search 2.0.
3. Use Global Search 2.0 to Search Usenet Newsgroups
Global Search 2.0 is a powerful, Web-based Usenet search tool included with all UsenetServer accounts. It gives users an easy way to locate and assemble articles from newsgroups across the entire UNS network.
To start:
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Log in using your UNS username and password
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Enter a keyword or phrase into the search bar
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Browse through matching articles by newsgroup, age, and size
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Select the articles you want to access and use the "Add Selected" option to add them to the cart.
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Click the cart and click "Generate NZB" to create an NZB that can be used in most standard newsreaders.
For more detailed instructions, look at the Creating an NZB File article.
4. Configure a Newsreader
UsenetServer supports all major newsreaders. Use the following settings:
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NNTP Server: news.usenetserver.com
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Port (SSL): 563
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Port (Non-SSL): 119
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Connections: Up to 20 simultaneous connections supported
You will need to input your UsenetServer username and password when setting up the client.
5. Article Retention and Search Coverage
UsenetServer offers one of the longest article retention periods available, covering thousands of days of Usenet history. Global Search 2.0 indexes this full retention range, giving users broad access to Usenet articles across all supported groups.
