Make uTorrent Download Faster by Adding more Seeders and Peers Seeders are those who have previously downloaded the torrent and now allow others to download it as well while peers are in the process of downloading the torrent. BitTorrent is not a program. It's a method of downloading files using a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. The programs that you use to download files via the BitTorrent. If you're fairly new to torrents, you might already know how to find torrent files. If you can, try to download from a tracker with a lot of seeders for the file that you. With WIFI connection, thus affecting internet speed and uTorrent downloads. I’m using µTorrent on a Mac and see that the maximum the torrent files are downloading at is only up to 101 kbps when my internet connection is 26 mbps. Is there some way I can maximize this? Or is this happening because I use a Linksys modem? Will the Torrents download faster if I connect to a.
Click to viewDespite the fact that BitTorrent has been around for a good 6 years now, the lightning fast file sharing protocol hasn't completely taken off in the mainstream. Since we post a decent amount about BitTorrent around here, we figured it was just time we put out a beginner's guide to BitTorrent. This is the guide you can send to your friend next time he gets that glassy look in his eyes when you mention BitTorrent and how quick and easy it makes downloading albums educational, public domain videos and other large files.
Without going into too much detail, here's a crash course in the file sharing protocol that is BitTorrent (feel free to skip to the How to find and download a file with BitTorrent section if you're not all that interested in the details).
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To download the torrent file, click on ‘Get This Torrent.’ If the link doesn’t work, you can right-click on it and open it in a new tab. The movie torrent file will now download to your device. Download a Movie Using uTorrent. Double click on the torrent file and you will find the utorrent will open up with details of the torrent file. Speed Up uTorrent With Faster Torrent Trackers. To do this, open the torrent with uTorrent. Begin the download, checking to see the speed under the tab called “Down Speed”. Right click on the name of the download, then select “Properties”. Speed Up uTorrent Downloads by Allotting More Bandwidth to the Torrent.
What is it
BitTorrent is not a program. [1] It's a method of downloading files using a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. The programs that you use to download files via the BitTorrent protocol are called BitTorrent clients.
BitTorrent is not like Limewire/Kazaa/Napster/other P2P programs you've used in the past. This is often the biggest source of confusion for people new to BitTorrent. It's not difficult to use, it's just different. As soon as you forget about your old file-sharing program (and you will once you start using BT), the easier it will be to start using BitTorrent.
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How does it work
What makes the BitTorrent protocol unique is that it distributes the sharing of files across all users who have downloaded or are in the process of downloading a file. Because BitTorrent breaks up and distributes files in hundreds of small chunks, you don't even need to have downloaded the whole file before you start sharing. As soon as you have even a piece of the file, you can start sharing that piece with other users. That's what makes BitTorrent so fast; your BitTorrent client starts sharing as soon as it downloads one chunk of the file (instead of waiting until the entire download has been completed).
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In order to download a file like the educational public domain video we mentioned above, you have to find and download a torrent file (which uses the .torrent file extension) and then open it with your BitTorrent client. The torrent file does not contain your files. Instead, it contains information which tells your BitTorrent client where it can find peers who are also sharing and downloading the file.
How to find and download a file with BitTorrent
Now that you've got a better idea of the terminology and process behind BitTorrent, let's jump right into using BitTorrent.
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First you need to download a BitTorrent client (the program that manages your BitTorrent downloads). I'd recommend:
uTorrent for Windows/Mac
Transmission for Mac
Vuze or KTorrent for Linux (Actually, Vuze is cross platform, meaning it will work on Windows and Mac, but on those platforms we still prefer the alternatives listed above.)
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Search for a good torrent. There are a handful of really good web sites for downloading torrents (that's right, you search for torrents on the internet). The sites I'd recommend (in no particular order) are:
Demonoid (Demonoid is sort of a members only site, but if you can get yourself a membership, it's one of my favorites [and a great place to find more esoteric downloads].)
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Try out whichever one you like. One might fit your tastes better than another, but I've had good experiences with all of these. From this point, search the site using their search box like you're using Google—just type in the name of what you're looking for. You'll likely get several results, but you want to choose the torrent with the highest number of seeders (indicated in most BitTorrent search results under a field labeled 'S'). Seeders are people who have already downloaded and are sharing the entire file. The more seeders, the faster your download will be. Some sites also provide you with a health meter, which is generally a measure of seeders vs. active downloaders.
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Download the torrent. Once you've found a good and healthy torrent, find the download link and download the torrent. Your browser will ask you what you want to do with the file, so be sure to tell it to open the torrent in the BitTorrent client you downloaded above.
Your BitTorrent client will open and (possibly) ask you where you want to save the file(s). Pick your save location, hit OK, and that's it; your file will begin downloading. If you're not impressed with the speed at first, be patient. It can sometimes take a minute or two before the download ramps up to full speed. If you're still not happy, try searching for another torrent with more seeders.
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That's it?
Yep, that's it. That, in a nutshell, is how to download files using BitTorrent. There can be more to it, of course, if you want to dive in a bit deeper. For example, you can run through the Speed Guide in uTorrent to improve your download speeds (the guide is fairly self explanatory—just go to Options -> Speed Guide to get started), download select files from the torrent rather than every file, throttle your bandwidth, and so on, but this basic guide should get you started.
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Also, to ensure you stay in good standing in the BitTorrent community (and aren't labeled a leecher), you should always try to upload as much as you download. Most BitTorrent clients keep track of your upload/download ratio, and you should generally continue sharing a file until your ratio reaches 1, after which you can feel free to remove it from your client (the file will remain on your computer—you just stop sharing it).
If you're ready to move on to even more advanced BitTorrent business, head on over to our intermediate guide to BitTorrent. For even more, check out the following posts:
How to Boost Your BitTorrent Speed and Privacy
BitTorrent's been around for a whopping ten years, but it continues to evolve and remains one…
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Since I'm sure many of our readers are experienced with BitTorrent from way back, I'd love to hear your suggestions for BitTorrent newbs in the comments. Also, if you're new to BitTorrent and you have any questions, let's hear 'em.
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[1] Well, there is a BitTorrent client specifically called BitTorrent, but we're talking about the BitTorrent protocol. Most of the time you hear someone talking about BitTorrent, they're talking about the protocol and not the program. [back up]
In the BitTorrent scene, giving is just as important as receiving. If you have something you’d like to contribute to your tracker of choice, it’s easy to do if you’re using uTorrent.
Baldur's gate 2 enhanced edition. In today’s edition of our BitTorrent for Beginners series we’ll show you how to create and share a torrent using uTorrent—be sure to read the first part of the series, where we explain what BitTorrent is and how it all works.
Research Your Tracker
Before you actually create a torrent file, be sure that the files you’re sharing comply with your tracker’s rules. Here are some important points to follow:
Be sure to read the documentation on your tracker. Some trackers only allow Creative Commons-licensed media, so check to see if yours is before posting it. There are other rules or guidelines for quality of media (mostly videos and music) and proper tagging, so be sure to comply with them. Depending on your tracker, torrents violating these rules could be removed and the user can be banned, so please take your time.
Go through the rules again. This is also important becauseyou need to get the tracker’s announce URL, which is usually listed alongside the documentation, FAQ, or in the forum’s sticky posts. More information on this below.
Be prepared to seed! Most trackers expect you to seed at LEAST twice the size of the upload, or for 72 hours, whichever is longer. If you can’t comply with this then wait to post your torrent until you can.
Look into a license if you’re sharing your own work. Sharing is a great way to get some exposure, but don’t give away your rights as a media creator. Take a look at the Creative Commons Licenses and study a bit so that you can share and still maintain ownership of your creations.
BitTorrent is all about the community, so if you’re not yet a part of one, take some time to search online or ask some of the techies you know. You can also check out our previous article on how to get started downloading torrents for a few places to get started.
How to Create a Torrent
Before you can share a torrent file, you’ll need to make sure to get your tracker’s “announce” URL. This is the address that your tracker uses to announce torrents and keep track of everything, and is usually in the format of:
Aside from the files you’re sharing, this is the second most important piece of information, so be sure it’s accurate or else your torrent won’t work. Once you’ve figured that out, fire up uTorrent and then click on the button that looks like a magic wand, or go to File > Create New Torrent.
You’ll see something like this—click on Add file or Add directory depending on what you’re going to be turning into a torrent. As you can see here, I’ve chosen a directory of high quality wallpapers I created.
Important: Make sure you put in your tracker URL
We can’t emphasize this enough, as most people forget this and wonder why their torrent doesn’t work. This is especially important if you’re on a private tracker, i.e. one you need to be registered for.
You’ll probably want to choose some of the options under the “Other” section:
Start seeding: Select the Start seeding option when you want to post the torrent as soon as you create it, but you can choose to manually start seeding later if you aren’t uploading your torrent file right away.
Preserve file order: Choose thePreserve file order option when you have a folder structure that you’d like the torrenters to choose from.
Private torrent: Be sure to uncheck Private torrent if you’re uploading to a public tracker. More on this in a future lesson.
When you’re ready, click Create and save as… to save your torrent file. That’s it!
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Upload Your Torrent File
Now, you can upload this torrent to your tracker, usually with a new forum or blog post with details of what you’re including. Be aware that if you move your source files or close uTorrent, you will not seed, so be sure you don’t do either of these until you fulfill your initial seeding requirements. Again, if there’s any doubt, check the Rules sections of your tracker. Remember, sharing is caring!
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