Seeing Double Charges from UsenetServer? Unexpected charges on your UsenetServer account may come from a few different sources: * Pending Holds: Temporary charges by your financial institution can mimic a real charge but usually disappear after processing. * Two Active Accounts: If you signed up more than once …
Resolving Header Syntax Errors While Posting on UsenetServer Encountering "440 Posting Failed - Header Not in Internet Syntax" when posting to Usenet via UsenetServer? It’s usually due to formatting mistakes in your headers. Possible Causes * Improper email address format * Subject line errors * Use of unsupp…
UsenetServer Signup Issues: How to Resolve Them UsenetServer Signup Help If you’re having problems signing up for UsenetServer, review the following: Enter a Verified Email Address Avoid using temporary or throwaway accounts. Use an address that’s registered and active. Delete Cached Data in Your Browser Old co…
SmartRoute VPN Setup for UsenetServer Accounts SmartRoute gives you the ability to direct VPN traffic only from the apps or IP addresses you choose. It's available through the VPN included in your UsenetServer Usenet account. To set it up: * Launch the PrivadoVPN app. * Click the gear icon to enter the Setting…
Private Internet Access Using Secure DNS What Is Secure DNS? Secure DNS is included with the VPN available on select UsenetServer plans. It helps block DNS hijacking, avoids ISP-based filtering, and adds privacy to Usenet and Internet use by encrypting DNS queries. How to Set Up Secure DNS Step-by-step instructio…
Set Up Auto-Renewal and VPN with UsenetServer To upgrade your UsenetServer account for recurring access with VPN: * Sign in at UsenetServer Member Area . * Go to “Your Plan” in the left-hand menu. * Under "Plan Details" select the "Upgrade Now" button * Choose a VPN-compatible recurring plan. * Enter paymen…
Repair Block Errors on Usenet: UsenetServer Fixes What Causes Repair Failures? UsenetServer users may encounter a message stating that there aren’t enough repair blocks to fix an article. This happens due to several common scenarios. Top Reasons for Failed Repairs * Expired Article Retention Posts older than Us…
Simultaneous Connection Limits UsenetServer VPN allows up to 10 active device connections at the same time. This supports full flexibility across your connected devices, including desktops, phones, tablets, and smart TVs. Whether you’re accessing Usenet through your newsreader, managing Indexer settings, or brows…
SOCKS5 Proxy Setup Instructions for VPN Users If your UsenetServer plan includes VPN access, it also grants access to a SOCKS5 proxy, useful for select applications requiring secure proxy support. Setup varies by application, so please refer to the official setup instructions here: PrivadoVPN SOCKS5 setup docu…
How Usenet Newsgroups Are Structured Usenet’s structure is built to support efficient discussion tracking. At its core are newsgroups—topic-specific collections of articles. Each newsgroup belongs to a hierarchy, which helps distinguish subject matter. The Big 8 hierarchies include: * comp. * Focuses on compute…