How to Use NZBGet with UsenetServer

NZBGet is a lightweight, efficient newsreader designed to work with NZB automation tools and Indexers. This guide explains how to configure NZBGet to connect to UsenetServer and access articles directly from newsgroups.

Step 1: Install NZBGet

Visit the NZBGet official site and choose the version for your operating system. Follow the instructions for installation. Once installed, launch NZBGet and open the Web interface by navigating to http://localhost:6789 in your browser.

Step 2: Access the Settings Menu

In the NZBGet Web interface, click on Settings in the top navigation bar to begin configuring your news server settings.

Step 3: Configure UsenetServer Access

Under the News-Servers section:

• Set Name to UsenetServer

• Enable the server by setting Active to Yes

• Set Host to news.usenetserver.com

• Set Port to 563 for SSL connections

• Check Use SSL to encrypt the connection

• Enter your Username and Password (provided with your UsenetServer account)

• Choose the number of Connections (up to 20 with UsenetServer)

• Save your settings when finished.

Step 4: Add NZB Files

To access articles through NZBGet, you'll need NZB files. These files act as a guide to the articles stored on Usenet. You can create your own NZB files by using UsenetServer's Global Search 2.0. 

NZB files can be added directly in several ways:

Local Files

If you have downloaded an NZB file directly to your device, you can select the file path and add it to NZBGet manually.

• Click on the +Add button.

• Click on Select Files

• Navigate to the folder where the NZB file resides and select it.

• Click Submit. The process will begin automatically.

From a URL

If you have a URL for an NZB file, you can add that URL and NZBGet will place it in the queue.

• Click on the +Add button.

• Click into the Add from URL field.

• Enter the URL of the NZB file.

• Click Submit. NZBGet will begin processing.

From an NZB Directory

If you have an automated process that places NZB files in a specific folder, you can configure NZBGet to monitor that folder and automatically add any new NZB it detects.

• Click on the +Add button.

• Click the Scan incoming directory button next to Add from NzbDir.

• NZBGet will scan the designated folder and queue any new NZB files.

Setting Up the NZB Watch Directory

To use the method above, you first need to configure the NzbDir setting:

• Click on the Settings tab on the far right of the top menu.

• Select Paths from the left-hand menu.

• In the NzbDir section, define your desired watch folder.

• Click Save all changes.

Merging NZB Files

If an article is split across multiple NZB files, NZBGet allows you to merge them for more efficient processing.

• Click the check boxes next to the queued NZB files you want to merge. Click Merge.

• Click the Merge button in the button right of the popup box.

• NZBGet will treat the merged result as a single task in the queue

This can help streamline access and improve performance.

Step 5: Begin Accessing Usenet Articles

After adding your NZB files, NZBGet will begin retrieving the specified articles. You can view progress and history in the Download Queue and History tabs.

Additional Tips

• NZBGet uses very little system resources, making it ideal for always-on setups.

• Combine NZBGet with automation tools to streamline your Usenet experience.

• UsenetServer offers extensive article retention, providing access to over 4,300 days of articles.