How to Set Up UsenetWire with Tweaknews

UsenetWire is a modern newsreader designed for simplicity and speed. If you're using Tweaknews, it's easy to configure UsenetWire to connect to the Tweaknews servers and make use of full-speed access and extended article retention.

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

1. Install UsenetWire

   • Download and install the latest version of UsenetWire from the official UsenetWire website.

2. Launch UsenetWire

   • Open the application. On first launch, open the Options menu and select "Settings". Make sure the "Login" tab is chosen from the left-hand menu.

3. Enter Your Tweaknews Credentials

   • Use the username and password provided in your Tweaknews welcome email.

4. Start Accessing Newsgroups

   • Once connected, you'll have access to all newsgroups supported by Tweaknews, with article retention spanning thousands of days.

Tips for a Better Experience

• Use SSL on port 563 for encrypted connections. You can do this by selecting "Connection" from the left-hand menu and checking the "Prefer SSL connections if available".

• Make use of Tweaknews's extended article retention to revisit older discussions and access archived material.