Hello everyone,

I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

If there is a specific coordinator or contact I should reach out to for node application, routing details, or policy compliance, please let me know.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

Dimitri Papadopoulos
GREEK TIMES BBS

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Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

If there is a specific coordinator or contact I should reach out to for node application, routing details, or policy compliance, please let me know.

Fidonet is regional, you'll want to get a Fido nodelist from https://www.darkrealms.ca/, then reach out to the nearest regional coordinator for assistance in getting a node number.

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Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or zone.

they have what you need here --> https://www.fidonet.org/joinfido.html

hope this helps, I still haven't set it up my self, been trying to talk myself into joining, maybe I'll finally start the process :)

... Carrots may be good for your eyes but booze will double your vision.

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Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Greektimes on Fri Nov 28 2025 12:45 am

thank you, I'll reach you.

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On Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:43:18 -0700
"Denn" (VERT/OUTWEST) <VERT/OUTWEST!Denn@overfit.retrievo.xyz> wrote:

Re: Requesting guidance for joining FidoNet
By: Greektimes to All on Thu Nov 27 2025 10:45 pm

I recently brought a Synchronet BBS online and I'm now setting
it up to properly participate in FidoNet. I have configured the
FidoNet address, NetMail and EchoMail directories, and created
the required FIDOTEST sub-board in SCFG.

Before proceeding with nodelist processing and EchoMail
exchange, I would appreciate confirmation that my setup follows
the expected standards for a new node, as well as any advice
about prerequisites for formally joining a Fidonet region or
zone.

they have what you need here -->
https://www.fidonet.org/joinfido.html

hope this helps, I still haven't set it up my self, been trying to
talk myself into joining, maybe I'll finally start the process :)

... Carrots may be good for your eyes but booze will double your
vision.

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þ Synchronet þ the Outwest BBS - outwest.synchro.net - Home of
BBSBASE 6.0

I encourage you to join. I am trying to join myself.

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