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Set up SSL in Your Favorite Newsreader and Browse Safely

Newshosting provides a secure environment for your Usenet experience by offering 256-bit SSL encryption, which creates a secure tunnel between your device and Newshosting’s servers. This encryption prevents unauthorized access to your Usenet activity, ensuring your privacy is intact.

Additionally, Newshosting plans come with a VPN that not only protects your Usenet access but also secures all your Internet activities. This extra layer of protection keeps your browsing private and secure, no matter where you are.

Why SSL Encryption is Essential for Usenet

SSL encryption provides several crucial benefits that make it the preferred option for securing Usenet access:

  • Confidentiality: SSL encryption guarantees that your Usenet activities, including the newsgroups you visit and the posts you access, remain private, preventing unauthorized third parties from intercepting your data.

  • Data Integrity: SSL protects your data from tampering during transmission so the information you receive is exactly as it was sent.

  • Authentication: Utilizing SSL allows you to verify that you are connecting to legitimate Newshosting servers, mitigating the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.

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How to Set Up SSL Encryption in Popular Newsreaders

  1. Download and Install
  2. Server Configuration
    • Open the Newshosting newsreader and navigate to the server settings.
    Closeup of the Newshosting Newsreader system menus with the Options menu open. It shows selections for Settings, Language, Cancel All Downloads, and Delete Private Data.
    • Click Login in the left-side menu and input your Newshosting username and password.
      Click “Check Login” to make sure your account is working properly with the Newshosting newsreader.
    • If you want to use SSL encrypted connections, select “Connection” from the left-hand menu and check the “Prefer SSL connections if available” box.
    • Save the settings by clicking “Apply,” followed by “OK,” and connect to Usenet securely.

  1. Get SABnzbd
  2. Set Up the Server:
    • Open SABnzbd and navigate to the 'Servers' tab.
    Closeup of the SABnzbd upper navigation menu. The “Servers” tab is highlighted.
    • Create a new server entry:
      • Host: Your Newshosting server address.
      • Port: 563 for SSL
      • Username and Password: Enter your Newshosting credentials.
      • Connections: Configure based on your plan.
  3. Activate SSL
    • Make sure to check the box for SSL encryption.
    The SABnzbd Servers tab. The “Add Server” button has been pressed and the rest of the screen has the various fields to add a new server to the newsreader. The SSL checkbox has been selected.
  4. Save Settings
    • Test the connection, then save your settings.

  1. Install NZBGet
  2. Configure Server Details
    • Go to the 'NEWS-SERVERS' section in the settings.
    The NZBGet Settings screen. “Settings” tab is highlighted at the top of the page and the NEWS SERVERS settings have been selected in the left-hand menu. The main portion of the screen has Server 1 options available, including several interactive fields and buttons.
    • Input the following:
      • Host: Your Newshosting server address.
      • Port: 563 for SSL.
      • Username and Password: Enter your Newshosting credentials.
      • SSL Encryption: Ensure SSL is enabled.
  3. Test and Save
    • Test the connection to confirm everything is set up correctly, then save your settings.

  1. Download and Install
  2. Server Configuration
    • Open the software, go to the 'Options' menu, and select 'Servers.'
    A closeup of the Newsbin Pro system menus with the Options menu selected. It includes options for Settings… and Servers…, and Servers… is highlighted.
    • Create a new server entry
      • Server Address: Use the address provided in your Newshosting account.
      • Port: 563 for SSL.
      • Login Details: Enter your Newshosting username and password.
  3. Enable SSL
    • Make sure SSL is turned on for secure connections.
    The Newsbin Pro Server Options window is open. It has the ability to add new servers or delete existing ones. Several checkboxes have been selected, including “Use SSL - Encrypted Connections”
  4. Connect
    • Save your settings and connect securely.

  1. Install GrabIt
  2. Initial Setup
    • Launch the software and go through the setup wizard.
    • When prompted, enter the server information:
      • Hostname: Input the Newshosting server address.
        • Screen from the GrabIt configuration wizard that asks for the Usenet hostname.
      • Port: 563 for SSL.
      • Account Information: Provide your username and password
        • Screen from the GrabIt configuration wizard that asks for the username and password.
      • SSL Encryption: Ensure SSL is enabled.
  3. Finalize Setup
    • Save the settings to start using Usenet securely.

  1. Download and Install
  2. Configure Server
    • Open NewsLeecher, and under the server settings, add a new server.
    Closeup of the Add Server button in the NewsLeecher server settings.
    • Provide the following details
      • Hostname: Input the Newshosting server address.
      • Port: Use 563 for SSL.
      • Login Credentials: Enter your Newshosting username and password.
  3. Enable SSL
    • Ensure SSL encryption is activated
    Image of the Usenet Server Setup screen showing how to setup SSL connections on your Usenet server.
  4. Save and Connect
    • Save your settings and connect securely.
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Need Assistance with Setup?

If you have questions or need help setting up SSL encryption in your newsreader, our support team is here to assist. Reach out anytime to ensure your Usenet experience is as secure and smooth as possible.

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