Accessing and Posting on Usenet with Tweaknews

Tweaknews provides high-quality access to Usenet, allowing users to retrieve articles and participate in discussions across a wide range of newsgroups. This guide outlines how to locate articles, work with NZBs, and post messages using Tweaknews.

Accessing Articles

To find articles on Usenet, most users rely on NZBs—special index files that point to article locations on Usenet servers. You can search for NZBs using an Indexer or directly through a newsreader with built-in search functionality.

 

Tweaknews comes with UsenetWire, a newsreader that includes built-in search capabilities and is preconfigured to work with Tweaknews. This simplifies access by allowing direct article searches without the need for an external Indexer.

Using an NZB and Indexer

An Indexer organizes and catalogs articles available on Usenet. After locating the article you want through an Indexer, it will provide an NZB. Open the NZB using your newsreader to retrieve the full article from the Tweaknews servers.

 

If your newsreader includes search features, you may not need a separate Indexer. Simply search by subject or newsgroup directly in the application.

Article Retention

Tweaknews provides access to articles with one of the longest article retention periods available. This means articles are available on the servers for a longer time compared to most providers. This extended access makes it easier to locate older discussions or materials.

Posting on Usenet

To activate posting:

1. Log in to your Tweaknews Member dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Account Settings tab.

3. Click the "NNTP upload: disabled (click to enable)" button.

 

4. A confirmation will appear on-screen indicating that an email has been sent.

 

5. Look for an email with the subject line "TweakNews - Enable upload for all subscriptions".

6. Open the email and click the link labeled "Click here to enable posting for your account".

 

Once activated, Tweaknews supports article posting. To post a message, configure your newsreader to use the Tweaknews server and choose a newsgroup that accepts posts.

Keep in mind:

 

• Use text-based groups for discussions.

• Use a valid email format in the "From" field (it doesn't have to be a working address).

• Follow newsgroup etiquette—read recent messages before contributing.