QBitTorrent is my favorite torrent client (because it’s open-source and lightweight.) But QBitTorrent (like all torrent clients) doesn’t come pre-configured for privacy. By default, most of the privacy settings are disabled, in favor of increasing peer and tracker availability. But that’s not all… Every bittorrent client has the same privacy flaws inherent in the p2p […]
How to Download Torrents safely on Android using Tor (FREE)
Tor is an incredibly powerful privacy tool, and thanks to Orbot’s android app, it’s incredibly easy to use for torrenting on your Android device. Now there are definitely some trade-offs to using Tor rather than a VPN (the better solution), but it’s totally free. And we know you love free, right? Just be aware that […]
How to use IPVanish for Anonymous Torrents/P2P
IPVanish is a TOP choice for torrent users that want fast, secure, unblockable torrent downloads. They’ve been a fully zero-log VPN since 2014, and have a stellar reputation in the torrent community. This guide will show you exactly how to configure IPVanish (and your favorite torrent client) for maximum privacy while downloading torrents. But First: Make sure […]
How to check your torrent IP address
The most important thing to do after setting up your BitTorrent VPN or proxy is to Test your setup with an IP-tracking torrent. This is by far the most effective way to see your torrent IP address as peers and trackers will see it. The entire process is really easy (and free) and you can leave the […]
How to use Private Internet Access VPN for Torrents/p2p (3 Methods)
Private Internet Access (PIA) is an incredibly popular privacy tool for torrents and p2p downloaders. This guide will examine the strengths and weaknesses of choosing PIA for torrents. We’ll also give you step-by-step instructions on how to configure PIA and your torrent client for optimal privacy, and to minimize IP leaks. No matter what type […]
Torrent Encryption Guide: How to encrypt your Torrent Traffic
If you are a frequent (or even casual) bittorrent user, you should absolutely be encrypting your torrent traffic. Torrent encryption has several privacy advantages including: Avoid torrent throttling or traffic monitoring by your internet provider Possibly increase download speeds (by blocking throttling) Disguise your torrent traffic for 3rd-party monitoring (network admin, school, etc) Encryption vs. […]
Best anonymous torrent tool: VPN, Proxy, or Blocklists/Peerblock?
If you’re looking to download torrents anonymously, the tool(s) you use a make a big difference. And the biggest question we get is which offers more protection, a VPN or Proxy? In many ways they’re quite similar (route your traffic through a 3rd-party server, hiding your IP address). But there are several key differences that […]
How to use a Torrent Proxy for anonymous torrents (setup guide)
Using a Socks5 Torrent Proxy with your favorite Bittorrent client will allow you to easily anonymize your torrent traffic. A properly-configured proxy allows you to reroute 100% of your torrent traffic through a proxy server, which will hide your real IP address from torrent peers, making your downloads much more anonymous. But not all proxy services […]
How to use FLUD like a pro
Flud is our favorite Android torrent app. It’s intuitive and feature-rich. It’s also has Socks5 proxy support. Here’s how to use Flud anonymously
