INN2 Server Documentation

Comprehensive Guides for Privacy-Oriented Usenet Infrastructure

Documentation Overview

Comprehensive guides for deploying privacy-oriented, text-only INN2 Usenet servers on Ubuntu 22.04 with Tor hidden service integration.

This documentation covers complete server setup, storage optimization, access control, and troubleshooting for production-ready Usenet infrastructure.

Configuration Philosophy

These guides implement a privacy-first architecture with the following principles:

Minimal Metadata Retention No persistent logging of IP addresses, connection times, or user activity patterns.
Short Retention Periods 7-day article expiration reduces storage footprint and limits data exposure.
Text-Only Content 65KB article size limit prevents binary abuse while preserving discussion functionality.
Anonymous Access No registration requirements.
Tor/onion clients wellcome.
Multi-Source Access Parallel Connectivity Options
Storage Efficiency Traditional spool method optimized for rapid expiration and minimal overhead.

Available Guides

Complete INN2 Server Setup

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring a complete INN2 Usenet server on Ubuntu 22.04. Covers package installation, core configuration, storage setup, access control, article retention policies, Tor integration, and basic troubleshooting.

Read Complete Setup Guide →

Privacy Optimization & Retention

Advanced configuration for privacy-conscious Usenet operators. Learn how to minimize metadata retention, implement short article lifespans, optimize storage for rapid expiration, and configure secure logging practices.

Read Privacy Guide →

Restricted Access with iptables

Comprehensive firewall configuration for securing your INN2 server. Implement peer whitelisting, block public access while maintaining Tor connectivity, and create a robust defense-in-depth security architecture.

Read Security Guide →

Tor Hidden Service Integration

Complete guide to integrating INN2 with Tor for anonymous Usenet access. Configure Tor daemon, set up hidden services, handle localhost connectivity, and implement multi-layer anonymity while maintaining server performance.

Read Tor Guide →