Why you need a proxy for Torrent and how to set it up

A proxy server is an intermediary device that allows you to route your internet requests through it. When you use a proxy for torrenting, all your activities go through this server.

How It Works

1. Request via Proxy: When you want to download a torrent or access a specific resource, your request first goes to the proxy server.
2. Data Transfer: The proxy server processes your request and forwards it to the required resource (e.g., a torrent website). It then retrieves the data from the resource and sends it back to you.
3. IP Address Masking: During this process, your real IP address is hidden, and the resource only sees the proxy server's IP address.

Why Use a Proxy for Torrents?

1. Hides IP Address:
   Using a proxy helps hide your real IP address. This is crucial if you want to maintain anonymity online.

2. Access to Resources:
   Some resources restrict access to certain content based on users’ geographic regions. A proxy can help you bypass these restrictions, as the server may be located elsewhere.

3. Improved Torrent Speeds:
   In some cases, proxy servers can provide faster data transfer speeds. High-quality proxies can reduce network congestion and optimize traffic routing.

Additional Benefits of Using a Proxy:

• Protects Your Data: A proxy helps safeguard your personal data from prying eyes.
• Prevents Overloads: A proxy can distribute the load among multiple users, potentially improving speed.

Is a Free Proxy Suitable for Torrents?

Using free proxy servers might seem appealing, but it’s essential to consider several factors if you plan to use torrents.

1. Low Connection Speeds
Free proxies often suffer from significantly reduced connection speeds, which can heavily impact your torrenting experience.

Our service, Belurk, offers guaranteed speeds of up to 20 Mbps. This ensures faster and uninterrupted downloads, critical for handling large files.

2. Poor Stability
Free proxies can be unstable due to the high number of users sharing the same server. This often leads to connection drops and download issues.

Belurk, on the other hand, provides a stable and reliable connection, which is especially important for continuous torrenting.

3. Traffic Limitations
Many free proxies impose data transfer limits. This means you might run out of traffic and be unable to continue downloading.

Unlike them, Belurk has no such restrictions, allowing you to download data without worries.

4. Lack of Anonymity and Security
Free proxies often fail to provide sufficient security. Your data could be vulnerable to leaks or third-party interference, exposing your personal information.

Belurk offers a high level of data protection, ensuring safe and secure torrenting.

5. No P2P Support
Many free proxies do not support P2P traffic, making them unsuitable for torrenting.

Belurk, however, fully supports P2P connections, enabling you to download and seed files without obstacles.

Proxy Setup Guide for Torrents Using qBittorrent

Setting Up a Proxy Server in qBittorrent for Windows

1. Open the qBittorrent application and go to the Tools menu.
2. Select Options, then navigate to the Connection tab.
3. In the Proxy Server section, enter the required proxy type (choose between HTTP and SOCKS5), as well as the host or IP address of the proxy server and the port number. These details should be provided by your proxy service provider.
4. Don’t forget to check the box for Use proxy for peer connections. This action will protect your home IP address from leaks when connecting to peer-to-peer networks.
   

Setting Up a Proxy Server in qBittorrent for macOS

1. Launch qBittorrent, then open the Preferences menu.
2. Go to the Connection tab.
3. Enter all the necessary proxy server details and check the box for Use proxy for peer connections.