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Patrick Bass Submitted
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Reviewed
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Summary
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## BBS Directory
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The BBS Directory (`/bbs-directory`) lists classic bulletin board systems you can connect to directly from your browser.
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The BBS Directory (`/bbs-directory`) lists classic bulletin board systems you can connect to directly from your browser. It is available when the Terminal Emulator Connections feature is enabled for your community.
### Browsing the directory
Visit `/bbs-directory` to browse featured and community-submitted BBS systems. Each entry shows the name, description, and connection details.
### Connecting
1. Click **Connect** on any listing.
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2. A browser-based terminal opens — no telnet client needed.
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2. A browser-based terminal opens — no telnet client needed. (Connecting is desktop-only.)
3. Log in using the credentials shown (most have a public guest account).
### Submitting a BBS
Click **Submit a BBS** and fill in the name, hostname, port, and description. Submissions are reviewed before appearing in the directory.
### Admin setup
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Configure featured BBS systems at **Admin → BBS Directory**.
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Manage the BBS catalog at **Admin → BBS Listings** (`/admin/bbs-listings`). Super Admins can promote a community-submitted entry into the featured list, or demote a featured listing back to the directory.
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BBS Directory
The BBS Directory (/bbs-directory) lists classic bulletin board systems you can connect to directly from your browser.
Browsing the directory
Visit /bbs-directory to browse featured and community-submitted BBS systems. Each entry shows the name, description, and connection details.
Connecting
- Click Connect on any listing.
- A browser-based terminal opens — no telnet client needed.
- Log in using the credentials shown (most have a public guest account).
Submitting a BBS
Click Submit a BBS and fill in the name, hostname, port, and description. Submissions are reviewed before appearing in the directory.
Admin setup
Configure featured BBS systems at Admin → BBS Directory.
## BBS Directory The BBS Directory (`/bbs-directory`) lists classic bulletin board systems you can connect to directly from your browser. ### Browsing the directory Visit `/bbs-directory` to browse featured and community-submitted BBS systems. Each entry shows the name, description, and connection details. ### Connecting 1. Click **Connect** on any listing. 2. A browser-based terminal opens — no telnet client needed. 3. Log in using the credentials shown (most have a public guest account). ### Submitting a BBS Click **Submit a BBS** and fill in the name, hostname, port, and description. Submissions are reviewed before appearing in the directory. ### Admin setup Configure featured BBS systems at **Admin → BBS Directory**.
