UsenetServer has deployed 256 bit encrypted Usenet access service by utilizing SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. UsenetServer's deployment of encrypted Usenet access comes in response to customer feedback and growing support in news client software for SSL. Encrypted Usenet access allows UsenetServer's customers to securely access Usenet newsgroups. All data passed from UsenetServer's servers to the customer's computer is encrypted. This includes all username, password, articles and posts.

Encrypted Usenet access is available to UsenetServer customers as a free service (not including 3 day accounts). To access Encrypted Usenet, setup your SSL aware news client to access: