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EasyUsenet is a Usenet provider focused on speed, privacy and simplicity. We have been providing reliable Usenet access since 2007.

EasyUsenet is the lean sister brand of XS News – same infrastructure, same experience, without the overhead. That is exactly why we can keep our prices low.

All plans include unlimited speed, long binary retention and secure TLS/SSL connections.

EasyUsenet offers:

• Unlimited speed
• Unlimited downloads
• 4,000+ days of binary retention
• Up to 100 connections
• TLS/SSL encryption
• No download logs
• Server platforms in Europe and the United States
• Lifetime price guarantee

We keep things simple. As the lean sister brand of XS News, we share the infrastructure but skip the overhead – no large advertising budgets, no resellers. Efficient processes keep our costs low and we pass those savings on to our customers.

No inflated introductory prices, no unnecessary extras and no hidden price increases.

EasyUsenet operates Usenet platforms in Europe and the United States, providing fast and reliable access from around the world.

Our European platform is located in the Netherlands, while our US platform provides optimized access for users in North America and other regions.

By default, EasyUsenet automatically connects you to the appropriate platform. You can also choose a specific server location manually.

Yes. EasyUsenet can be used from virtually anywhere in the world.

With platforms in both Europe and the United States, we provide fast and reliable Usenet access to users worldwide.

All EasyUsenet subscription plans include:

• Unlimited speed
• Unlimited downloads
• 4,000+ days of binary retention
• Secure TLS/SSL access
• Access to our available newsgroups
• No download logs

No artificial speed limits. Your actual download speed is determined by your internet connection, device, network and Usenet client.

Yes. After a successful payment, your account is usually activated within minutes.

You can then configure your preferred Usenet client and start using EasyUsenet.

Yes. EasyUsenet offers a 3-day trial.

If you cancel during the trial period, you only pay for the trial. If you continue, your account automatically converts to the corresponding subscription.

That depends on the plan you choose.

Subscription plans renew automatically – this applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions. They keep renewing at the agreed price until you cancel.

Prepaid plans never renew automatically. They simply end when the paid period is over, and we remind you in good time so you can extend if you want to.

Simple: the subscription price you secure stays the same for life.

As long as your subscription remains active, we will not increase your agreed price.

No hidden price increases. No introductory price that suddenly jumps after a few months. The price you sign up for is the price you keep.

Yes. Cancelling EasyUsenet is easy.

You can cancel your subscription directly in your account at any time. Alternatively, simply send a message to our support team and we will take care of it for you.

No complicated cancellation process and no unnecessary hurdles.

Yes. If you’re not satisfied with EasyUsenet, you can request a full refund within 14 days.

Simply contact our support team and we’ll take care of it. No complicated process.

You can manage your subscription from your account under Product & Payment.

There you can view and manage your current subscription or cancel it.

You can also contact our support team if you need help.

Available payment methods may include:

• iDEAL | Wero
• Bancontact
• Credit card
• Trustly
• Cryptocurrencies
• Other regional payment methods

The available options depend on your country and selected product and are displayed during checkout.

Yes. Your invoices and payment history are available under Payments in your account.

Accounts with an outstanding invoice may be temporarily suspended.

You can complete the payment using the Paylink available in your account or in the payment reminder email.

Once payment has been received, your account is automatically reactivated.

No. EasyUsenet does not artificially limit your download speed.

You can download as fast as your internet connection, device and setup allow.

Your actual speed can depend on factors such as:

• Your internet connection
• Your computer or device
• Your Usenet client
• Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• Your location
• The number of configured connections

Yes. EasyUsenet subscription plans include unlimited downloads.

There is no fixed monthly data allowance.

Retention describes how long articles remain available on Usenet servers.

EasyUsenet currently provides more than 4,000 days of binary retention across supported groups.

Individual articles may be unavailable because they were never propagated to our servers or were removed following a valid takedown request.

Even with 4,000+ days of retention, individual articles may occasionally be unavailable.

Possible reasons include:

• The article was removed following a valid takedown request
• The article did not propagate to our servers
• The article is incomplete or otherwise unavailable

A high retention figure describes how far back our servers generally store articles, but it cannot guarantee the availability of every individual article.

No. EasyUsenet accounts are intended for individual use and may not be shared.

Simultaneous connections from multiple locations can result in a 482: Too many connected hosts error.

Yes. EasyUsenet supports encrypted TLS/SSL connections.

We recommend using port 563 or 443 with TLS/SSL enabled.

This encrypts the connection between your device and our Usenet servers.

No. EasyUsenet does not log which articles you download or which newsgroups you access.

Only the account and billing information required to provide the service is processed.

No. TLS/SSL already encrypts the connection between your device and our Usenet servers.

A VPN can provide additional privacy for your general internet connection, but it is not required to use EasyUsenet.

Yes. EasyUsenet complies with applicable laws and processes valid takedown requests.

Depending on the applicable jurisdiction and server platform, this may include requests under frameworks such as the DMCA, DSA and other applicable legislation.

Content subject to a valid legal takedown request may therefore no longer be available on our servers.

You only need:

• An active EasyUsenet account
• A Usenet client
• Your EasyUsenet username and password

Once your client is configured, you’re ready to go.

No. EasyUsenet provides the Usenet access, while you are free to choose the newsreader that works best for you.

There are many excellent Usenet clients available, including SABnzbd, NZBGet, Spotnet, Momentum and GrabIt.

This means you’re not locked into proprietary software and can use your EasyUsenet account with virtually any standard NNTP-compatible Usenet client.

EasyUsenet works with virtually any standard NNTP client. Popular options include:

• SABnzbd – powerful download automation
• NZBGet – lightweight and performance-focused
• Spotnet – easy browsing and downloading
• Momentum – simple and user-friendly
• GrabIt – lightweight Windows client

For most users, we recommend:

• Server: reader.easyusenet.nl
• TLS/SSL port: 563 or 443
• Username: your EasyUsenet username
• Password: your EasyUsenet password
• TLS/SSL: enabled

Standard non-encrypted ports 119 and 80 are also available, but we recommend using TLS/SSL.

For most users, no manual selection is necessary. Simply use reader.easyusenet.nl – EasyUsenet will automatically connect you to the appropriate platform.

If you prefer to select a specific location manually:

• Europe / Netherlands: nl.reader.easyusenet.nl
• United States: us.reader.easyusenet.nl

As a general rule, choose the server closest to your location. Users in Europe will usually get the best results from our Netherlands platform, while users in North America will generally prefer our US platform. If you’re unsure, just stick with reader.easyusenet.nl.

EasyUsenet supports up to 100 simultaneous connections.

You usually don’t need all 100 connections to achieve excellent speeds. Start with a moderate number and increase it if necessary.

Using more connections does not automatically mean faster downloads.

The basic configuration is the same for most Usenet clients:

• Server: reader.easyusenet.nl
• Port: 563 or 443
• TLS/SSL: enabled
• Username: your EasyUsenet username
• Password: your EasyUsenet password
• Connections: up to 100

First check:

• Server: reader.easyusenet.nl
• TLS/SSL port: 563 or 443
• Correct username and password
• Your subscription is active
• The account is only being used from one location

These checks solve many common connection problems.

EasyUsenet does not artificially limit your download speed, so your actual speed depends on your connection and setup. Check:

• Whether your internet connection reaches its expected speed
• Whether you’re using Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• Whether other applications are using your bandwidth
• Whether your device can handle the download speed
• Whether increasing the number of connections improves performance

You can also try the regional server closest to you.

Your subscription has ended.

Renew your EasyUsenet access from your account and reconnect.

Your account has been suspended.

Please contact EasyUsenet support so we can check the account status.

If you’re using a block account, your available data may have been used.

Purchase another block or subscription and reconnect.

Your account is being accessed from more than one location at the same time.

Close the other connections, wait briefly and reconnect.

Your Usenet client is using more simultaneous connections than your account allows.

EasyUsenet supports up to 100 simultaneous connections. Reduce the number of connections in your client and reconnect.

Check the username and password configured in your Usenet client.

If necessary, reset your password and update the credentials in your client.

Use Forgot password on the EasyUsenet login page.

A new password will be sent to your registered email address.

Remember to update the password in your Usenet client as well.

The requested article is not available on the server. Possible reasons include:

• The article was removed following a valid takedown request
• The article did not propagate to our servers
• The article is otherwise unavailable

This is not an EasyUsenet-specific error and may indicate that your client is connecting to another Usenet server.

Check that your server is configured as reader.easyusenet.nl.