How to Use SSL Encryption with Tweaknews

Tweaknews supports SSL encryption to help protect your Usenet activity from being observed by third parties. When SSL is enabled in your newsreader, all data transferred between your system and the Tweaknews servers is encrypted.

 

SSL encryption is recommended for all users. Without it, Internet service providers or network administrators may be able to monitor which newsgroups are accessed or interfere with connections.

SSL Server Addresses

Use the following server address to enable SSL encryption:

SSL Server: news.tweaknews.eu
SSL Ports: 563 or 443 (recommended if port 563 is blocked)

If your newsreader has a checkbox for SSL or TLS, make sure it is selected.

Supported Newsreader Configuration

Most modern newsreaders support SSL. Here’s how to activate SSL for some common clients:

UsenetWire (included with Tweaknews)

• Open UsenetWire

• Go to Settings > Connection

• Check the box labeled Prefer SSL connections if available

• Confirm the server address is news.tweaknews.eu

• Use port 563

SABnzbd

• Go to Config > Servers

• Edit your Tweaknews server entry

• Set the server to news.tweaknews.eu

• Choose port 563

• Enable the SSL checkbox

NZBGet

• Go to Settings > News-Servers

• Click on your Tweaknews server entry

• Use server address news.tweaknews.eu

• Set port to 563

• Enable SSL by selecting Yes under Encryption

Speed and Connection Notes

Using SSL may cause a small reduction in speed depending on your hardware and connection, but this is usually minimal. All Tweaknews plans support SSL access with the full number of connections included in your subscription.