Binary Boy Setup Guide for NewsgroupDirect

This guide will walk you through setting up Binary Boy to work with NewsgroupDirect news servers. If you haven't already signed up for Usenet access then consider NewsgroupDirect. They offer 1,374 days of binary retention, 50 connections, SSL encryption and servers in the US and Europe. NGR visitors receive a 20% off lifetime discount on all monthly NGD plans so if you haven't signed up for Usenet access this is a great chance to get started.

Download Binary Boy

Visit the Binary Boy newsreader homepage (BinaryBoy.com) to download the latest version of the client.

Install Binary Boy

Simply follow the prompts to install the client.

Configure Binary Boy for NewsgroupDirect

The first time you open Binary Boy the configuration wizard appears.

Figure 1 - Binary Boy (Internet Connection Type)


Pick the type of Internet connection you are running and click Next.

Figure 2 - Binary Boy (Initial News Server Screen)


Enter the information as follows:
A - Address: news.newsgroupdirect.com or news-ssl.newsgroupdirect.com (SSL)
B - Port: use port 563, 80 or 81 for secure or port 119, 23, 25, 443 or 8080 for standard connections.
C - Check "Server requires SSL" for secure access.
D - Enter Username (provided in email)
E - Enter Password (provided in email)
F - click Finish

Once Binary Boy opens you can define the rest of the server setup. To do so click on Settings.

Figure 3 - Binary Boy Menu


Now you can enter in the server information in the screen below:

Figure 4 - Binary Boy (Server Properties)


The server properties screen includes everything you need to get up and running. Simply enter the information as follows:
A - Address: news.newsgroupdirect.com or news-ssl.newsgroupdirect.com (SSL)
B - Port: use port 563, 80 or 81 for secure or port 119, 23, 25, 443 or 8080 for standard connections.
C - Enter Username (provided in email)
D - Enter Password (provided in email)
E - Check "Server requires SSL" for secure access.
F - Connections: Newsgroup Direct supports up to 50 connections.
G - Click OK

It's that simple to configure Binary Boy for NewsgroupDirect. Enjoy!