How to Set Up SABnzbd with UsenetServer

SABnzbd is a free and open-source newsreader that automates the process of accessing Usenet articles. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure SABnzbd to work with your UsenetServer account.

Before You Begin

To complete this setup, you will need:

• A UsenetServer account

• Your UsenetServer username and password

• SABnzbd installed on your device

  • You can get the latest install file on SABnzbd's official website.

Step 1: Launch the SABnzbd Setup Wizard

When you open SABnzbd for the first time, it will launch a configuration wizard in your Web browser.

1. Choose your language and click Start Wizard.

2. Under Server Setup, enter the following:

   • Server: news.usenetserver.com

   • Port: 563 (for SSL)

   • Username: Your UsenetServer username

   • Password: Your UsenetServer password

   • Enable SSL by checking the appropriate box

3. Click Test Server to verify your credentials. If successful, click Next.

Step 2: Set a Web Interface Username and Password (Optional)

For additional privacy, set up a username and password for SABnzbd’s Web interface.

Step 3: Finalize Setup

1. Click Next to apply your settings.

2. The wizard will complete, and SABnzbd will restart using your new configuration.

3. Access the SABnzbd dashboard by clicking “Go to SABnzbd” or visiting http://localhost:8080 in your Web browser.

Add as additional server

If you’ve already had another server running previously or you’d like to add your service to the list, this guide will get you up and running alongside another provider.

 

1. From SABnzbd’s main screen, select the Settings icon at the top.

2. Select the “Servers” option at the top.

3. Select the “Add Server” option from the top left, and fill out the fields. (Please note that we have selected the “Advanced Settings” for this tutorial, but you will not need to enter any information under this tab to use the service.)

• Host: The hostname received in the confirmation email
• Port: This parameter will automatically set from the SSL toggle. If you have another port you’d like to use, enter it here.
• SSL: This can be toggled on and off depending on your preferences. The setting will toggle the Port number automatically.
• Username: Your username received in the confirmation email
• Password: Your password received in the confirmation email
• Connections: You’ll enter the amount of connections offered here from the confirmation email. If you aren’t sure, we’d recommend starting with 20.
• Priority: With 0 being the highest priority and 99 being the lowest, this sets the server on a list of which service to pull from first. It’s generally best practice to set any unlimited services on a higher priority, with block accounts being lower.
• Retention Time: Use this to filter out posts that are older than the set date. This can help to speed up searches and find the newest content available. Leaving this field blank will allow for maximum article retention.
• Timeout: This is the time the program allows for error recovery. We recommend leaving this area blank, or setting the value to 60.
• Certificate Verification: We recommend leaving this option on Strict, though you can set to Minimal should you run into issues. Note that this will only be affected if SSL is used. 
• SSL Ciphers: We recommend leaving this area blank.
• Optional: We recommend leaving this option unchecked.
• Send Group: We recommend leaving this option unchecked.
• Server Description: The name the server will show in the server list and error reporting. We recommend a simple name like XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
• Personal Notes: An area to store any notes you’d like to keep about the account.

4. Press the “Test Server” button and make sure the “Connection Successful!” text appears.

• Should you see an error code, double check the information entered for any errors. Should the issue persist, you can reach out to our Support Team with the error code provided for further assistance. 

5. Select “Save Changes” to finalize the settings, and verify the server is checked under “Enabled”.

You’re set to begin using the service!