NZBGet Setup Instructions for Windows Users

NZBGet Setup Guide for Windows (Tweaknews)

NZBGet is a popular and efficient newsreader for Windows systems. This guide will walk through configuring NZBGet for use with Tweaknews so you can make full use of Tweaknews's secure, high-speed Usenet access and extensive article retention.

Step 1: Install NZBGet for Windows

Visit the official NZBGet site.
Click the link for the Windows installer and run the installer once it has finished transferring.
Accept the installation prompts and launch NZBGet when the setup is complete.

Step 2: Access the NZBGet Web Interface

NZBGet launches in the background and can be accessed through your Web browser.

Open your browser and go to http://localhost:6789.
Use the default login credentials:
- Username: nzbget
- Password: nzbget

Step 3: Configure Tweaknews Server Settings

In the NZBGet Web interface, click on Settings in the top menu.
Navigate to News-Servers.
Update the default server configuration or add a new one with the following details:
- Name: Tweaknews
- Host: news.tweaknews.eu
- Port: 563 (SSL)
- Encryption: Yes (SSL/TLS)
- Connections: 20
- Username: (your Tweaknews username)
- Password: (your Tweaknews password)
- Group: Fill in as needed (optional)

Click Save all changes when complete.

Step 4: Test the Connection

Go to the Settings tab in the NZBGet Web interface.
In the left-side menu, click News-Servers.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Test Connection.

Make sure your Tweaknews server connects without errors.

If the server fails to connect, double-check your credentials, encryption setting, and port number.

Step 5: Fine-Tune Additional Settings

To improve performance and article handling:

Go to Settings > PATHS and choose the desired locations for temporary and completed article storage.
In Settings > Security, consider changing the default login credentials to keep your setup secure.
Enable automatic updates or configure NZB sources under the Category or Indexers sections as needed.

With NZBGet configured on Windows, you can now access the full speed and retention of the Tweaknews Usenet service through a simple and efficient Web interface.