How to Set Up NZBGet on Mac

Follow this guide to set up NZBGet on your Mac and connect to Eweka's high-quality Usenet service. NZBGet is a lightweight, efficient newsreader that runs well on macOS and integrates easily with your preferred Indexer.

Step 1: Install NZBGet

Visit the NZBGet official website and download the macOS version.
Open the .dmg file and move NZBGet to your Applications folder.
Launch NZBGet. You may need to approve it in your Mac's security settings under System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

Step 2: Access the NZBGet Web Interface

Open your browser and go to http://localhost:6789.
When prompted, log in with:
- Username: nzbget
- Password: admin

Step 3: Configure Eweka Server Settings

From the NZBGet Web interface, click on Settings.
Under the News-Servers section, locate Server1 and modify it:
- Name: Eweka
- Host: news.eweka.nl
- Port: 563 (for SSL)
- Username: Your Eweka username
- Password: Your Eweka password
- Encryption: Yes (SSL)
- Connections: 8–12 is typically sufficient
- Retention: Use Eweka’s full article retention for optimal results
Scroll down and click Save all changes.

Step 4: Restart NZBGet

In the NZBGet Web interface, go to System > Reload NZBGet and click the Reload button to apply your settings.

Step 5: Connect an NZB Indexer

To search for articles on Usenet, connect NZBGet with an Indexer of your choice.