Topic: New to NZB? Helpful hints and tips in here

New Here? Welcome to our community!

Because we want you to make the most of your time at nzboards.com we've put this page of helpful tips and information together for you. The internet can be overwhelming! Take your time and read instructions carefully along the way. We've tried to make sure that each area of the site is as friendly as possible to navigate.

1. Read our guidelines which were created to maintain our community online in a kind, supportive manner.

Note: Please read the entire Website Guidelines so that you will be able to enjoy your membership knowing what is allowed and what isn't.

2. Register to participate to post a question and participate in discussions on our message boards. You will receive an email for address confirmation.

Note: You must *click* the link in the email we send to you for your membership to be activated. Use your correct email address or this process won't work! Once you've registered and finalised, log into the message boards.


3. Categorize your interest: The message boards are organized by topics: Reception (For suggestions, support, announcements...anything to do with NZB itself), General Discussion (for chat and debate), Lifestyle Discussion (talk about Life, post Classifieds etc) and Entertainment. Click into a Forum in your topic category.


Note: To post a new message (thread), after clicking into a forum category of your choice (ie. The Water Cooler - Chit Chat) and click on POST NEW TOPIC. Follow the simple instructions to post your questions or comments.

Note: If you would like to reply to a thread after reading it, click on REPLY TO POST

Note:As the guidelines state, we will move, remove, edit posts to make sure they are in the correct category and appropriate for NZB. Thank you for your cooperation!

4. Your User Control Panel gives you the opportunity to edit, alter, and configure your membership at NZB.

Note: If you would like to be notified when someone replies to your post, you can "subscribe to thread" which is at the top of each post or you can "edit options" in your profile to receive email notifications of replies.

Note: You can also update your birthday, update your bio, signature and more! Check it out.

5. Search through the discussions by clicking on the SEARCH link found on the top of every page of our website.

1. Click on the SEARCH button at the top-right of any website page.
2. Where it says "Search By Keyword" enter a few terms specific to what you're looking for.
3. Press the "Perform Search" button near the bottom of the page and wait for the results to appear.
4. Finally, click on the title of the thread you want to read.
5. To return to the list of search results, use your browser's Back button.

6. Website Info, Hints and Articles can be found on the main page of NZB.


7. Need more information? We try to provide you with helpful info and answers to most of your questions in easy to follow directions.


1. "Helpdesk" FORUM found near the top of the message board forums has many pages of FAQ on how to use our website.
2.You will find the link to the FAQ on the top of every page of the website.
3. And we've provided the Contact Us link at the bottom of every website page, in the right hand corner. Use this form when you need additional help that is not answered in the Helpdesk forum or in the FAQ.

We ask that you check out the FAQ and the HOW TO FORUM before you email Support.

8. We offer upgraded memberships for added benefits at the forums. Upgraded memberships help keep our website free and in return, they enjoy added benefits to their membership at NZB. Click here for Upgraded membership benefits. And to upgrade your membership click here.

Note: If you've noticed the added graphics by members names on our message boards, these are one of the benefits of being an upgraded member. Read how you can upgrade your membership too!

9. NZB is an incorporated online website with a privacy policy.

Most importantly, we are glad you have found us and we look forward to meeting you on the message boards!