Browse the most common questions about your XS News account, billing, connection setup and Usenet basics. Use the search to find answers fast.
XS News is a trusted Usenet provider that has been delivering reliable, high-performance access since 2005. Every subscription includes TLS/SSL encryption, 4.000+ days of binary retention, and access to 100.000+ newsgroups.
All plans feature secure connections via TLS/SSL (port 563), long-term binary retention (4.000+ days), and a strict no-logs policy. Our server infrastructure spans Europe and the USA for optimal speeds and reliability.
We focus on automation and efficiency — optimising our infrastructure and processes to keep operational costs low. Those savings are passed directly to subscribers as honest, consistent pricing without hidden fees.
Every subscription includes TLS/SSL encryption, 4.000+ days of retention, and access to over 100.000+ newsgroups. The differences between plans come down to download speed and simultaneous connection limits.
Yes — once payment is completed, your account is typically active within minutes. You can log in immediately and configure your Usenet client.
Yes — our 5 Day Pass provides temporary access designed to let you experience our service in full. It does not renew automatically, so it's completely risk-free.
Three subscription tiers, each with a different speed and connection cap:
Yes — pay-once block accounts in 100 GB, 250 GB, 1000 GB, or 5000 GB sizes with 200 connections, unlimited speed, and no automatic renewal. See block accounts →
Automatic renewal is optional. You decide whether your plan should renew automatically or end at the close of the current term — toggle it any time in MYXSNEWS.
Sign in to MYXSNEWS, where you can renew, upgrade or cancel your subscription at any time.
iDEAL, PayPal, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx), Bancontact, Trustly and several local/regional payment systems. Pick whichever suits you best at checkout.
Yes — every payment generates an invoice that you can download or review at any time in your account area.
Unpaid invoices result in temporary suspension until payment is received. Once the invoice is settled, your account automatically reactivates after processing.
Yes — upgrade between plans any time. The system automatically calculates the price difference for the remainder of your current term.
Speeds depend on your internet provider and hardware. The ELITE plan allows unrestricted speeds and is optimised for maximum throughput on high-speed connections.
No — there are no data caps on our unlimited plans. A fair-use policy applies to maintain network stability, but normal usage is never restricted.
Retention is how long articles stay stored and accessible on our servers. XS News offers 4.000+ days of binary retention across 100.000+ newsgroups — so even posts from over a decade ago are still accessible.
Yes — all XS News traffic is protected with TLS/SSL encryption (port 563), ensuring that your Usenet activity is private and secure end-to-end between your client and our servers.
No. XS News follows a strict no-log policy. Only essential account and billing information is processed — never your downloads or which newsgroups you access.
No. Because your connection is already encrypted using TLS/SSL, a VPN is not required. You can still use one if you prefer for general use, but it's optional.
No problem — we don't use traditional passwords. Request a secure auto-login link sent to your email that gives you direct access to your account.
Auto-login links remain valid for up to one hour. If you change your password or manually log out, all existing links are immediately deactivated.
No — sharing your XS News account is not allowed. Simultaneous logins from multiple locations will trigger a 482: Too many connected hosts error.
Three things:
Configure your newsreader with the following:
reader.xsnews.nl563 / 443 (TLS/SSL, recommended) or 119 / 80 (plain text)Match the limit of your plan: BASIC (10), PRO (50), ELITE (100), or Block account (200). Most newsreaders work great with 10–20 connections — more isn't always faster.
For automated, high-performance setups we recommend SABnzbd and NZBGet. For a straightforward interface try Spotnet or Momentum. GrabIt is a lightweight option for Windows.
Quick reference for SABnzbd / NZBGet:
reader.xsnews.nl563 (SSL enabled)For reduced latency you can connect to a regional server:
nl.reader.xsnews.nlus.reader.xsnews.nlBefore contacting support, please verify:
reader.xsnews.nl) and port (563 for SSL)Your plan has ended. Renew access in your account area to restore service.
Your account is temporarily blocked, usually due to an unpaid invoice or billing issue. Settle the open invoice in MYXSNEWS and the account will automatically reactivate.
The data on your block account has been fully used. Purchase additional blocks or switch to an unlimited subscription to continue downloading.
Your account is being used from multiple IP addresses or devices at the same time. Sharing is not allowed — disconnect all other sessions and try again.
Your client is configured to use more simultaneous connections than your plan allows. Reduce the connection count to match your plan limit.
Your credentials aren't accepted. Double-check them or use the Forgot password link to receive a new auto-login link.
The article may have been removed following a takedown notice or might not have propagated to our servers yet. This is not an account issue — try a different post or NZB.
A connection issue, often caused by incorrect or outdated server settings. Make sure you're using reader.xsnews.nl with TLS/SSL on port 563. Check your newsreader's log for details.
You can reach us via the Support & Contact page or by emailing support [at] xsnews.nl. When contacting support, please include your client name, server, port and connection count to help us resolve your issue faster.
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Send us a message via the contact form — our team responds within a few hours.
XS News is a Usenet access provider, serving the world from our data center in the Amsterdam region for over twenty years. Our small team focuses on speed, security and reliable support every single day — so you can browse and download without worry.
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