Setting Up SmartRoute on the VPN That Comes with Your Eweka Plan
Setting Up SmartRoute on the VPN That Comes with Your Eweka Plan With SmartRoute, included in the VPN provided with your Eweka Usenet plan, you can decide which apps or IP addresses use the VPN tunnel and which use your normal Internet connection. To enable SmartRoute: * Open the PrivadoVPN app. * Click the ge…
Why Use a VPN with Eweka?
Why Use a VPN with Eweka? A VPN routes your Internet traffic through a private, encrypted connection. When activated, it prevents third parties—including Internet providers and public Wi-Fi snoopers—from seeing your Usenet activity. With Eweka, this makes article access more private and helps maintain consistent spe…
Activating Your SOCKS5 Proxy with the VPN Included in Your Plan
Activating Your SOCKS5 Proxy with the VPN Included in Your Plan Eweka subscribers with VPN access can also use a SOCKS5 proxy for added privacy within supported applications. To get started, visit the PrivadoVPN knowledge base to find setup instructions for your preferred application: Find SOCKS5 setup instruction…
Message IDs: The Backbone of Usenet Article Identification
Message IDs: The Backbone of Usenet Article Identification Every Usenet article has a Message ID—a unique string enclosed in angle brackets. This ID acts like a fingerprint, providing a consistent identifier across all servers and newsgroups. This ID is invaluable for indexing services, helping prevent duplication …
Suggesting a Newsgroup for the Eweka Network
Suggesting a Newsgroup for the Eweka Network Eweka supports thousands of active Usenet groups with the most complete article retention across its backbone. If you're looking for a specific group not yet available, you can send a request to have it reviewed. Submitting a Newsgroup Suggestion * Go to the Eweka sup…
Understanding Expired Subscription Status
Understanding Expired Subscription Status If your Eweka subscription appears expired, there are a few common reasons this may happen. Begin by reviewing your most recent payment attempt. Payments can fail due to card expiration, billing address mismatch, or insufficient funds. Check your Eweka account dashboard to …
VPN Setup Instructions for Eweka Subscribers
VPN Setup Instructions for Eweka Subscribers Some Eweka accounts include access to PrivadoVPN, which secures your Internet connection. Follow these steps for each supported device: Windows (10/11) * Log in to your Eweka Control Panel and download the Windows installer. * Run the installer and allow permissions.…
How Usenet Newsgroups Are Structured
How Usenet Newsgroups Are Structured Usenet is a decentralized network of discussions. Its structure is built around newsgroups, which are grouped by subject. Each newsgroup belongs to a hierarchy that helps classify the type of discussions it contains. The Big 8 hierarchies include: * comp. * Focuses on computer…
Common Reasons for Eweka Subscription Delays
Common Reasons for Eweka Subscription Delays If your Eweka account hasn’t updated after making a payment, check the following factors: * Session Timeout : If your Web session expired during the transaction, log out and log back in to refresh your account. * Cache Conflict : Your Web browser may still be showing o…
Why Am I Seeing Two Charges from Eweka?
Why Am I Seeing Two Charges from Eweka? Seeing more than one Eweka charge can be surprising. Here's what could explain it: * Pre-Authorization by Your Bank: Banks often show an initial authorization before the actual charge processes. It might look like a duplicate but should vanish shortly. * Duplicate Account …
