How to Create a Torrent

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This wikiHow teaches you how to create a torrent file. Torrent files are essentially links to specific uploaded files, such as a video you want to send to a friend.

How to Create a Torrent

Install qBitTorrent on your PC or Mac. Then, copy a tracker URL. Select the file you'd like to convert into a torrent and start seeding it. Enter your copied tracker and select the "create torrent" button to generate the file.

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Install qBitTorrent

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    Go to https://www.qbittorrent.org/download in your computer's web browser.
    • While most torrent applications will allow you to create a torrent, qBitTorrent is the only ad-free torrent client which is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1]
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    Depending on your operating system, click one of the following options:
    • Windows — Click 64-bit installer to the right of the "Mirror link" heading in the Windows section.
    • Mac — Click DMG to the right of the "Mirror link" heading in the Mac section.
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    This will open the file.
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    [2] Depending on your computer's operating system, do the following:
    • Windows — Click Yes when prompted, then follow the on-screen installation prompts.
    • Mac — Drag the qBitTorrent app icon onto the "Applications" folder shortcut, then follow any on-screen instructions. You may need to verify the download before qBitTorrent will install.
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Copy Trackers

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    Go to https://www.torrenttrackerlist.com/torrent-tracker-list/ in your computer's web browser.
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    It's under the "Torrent Tracker List" heading near the top of the page.
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    Select ONE URL in the list. Click and drag your mouse cursor across a URL in the list to select. You can release the mouse button once you reach the end line.
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    Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or ⌘ Command + C (Mac) to do so. [3] At this point, you're ready to begin creating your torrent.
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Create the Torrent

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    Click or double-click the qBitTorrent app icon, which resembles a "qb" on a blue background.
    • You may need to click I Agree before qBitTorrent will open.
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    It's at the top of the qBitTorrent window (Windows) or the screen (Mac). A drop-down menu will appear.
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    You'll see this in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Torrent Creator window.
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    It's near the top of the page. A pop-up window will appear.
    • If you want to create a torrent using an entire folder, click Select folder here instead.
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    Go to the folder location of the file (or folder) you want to use, click once the file or folder, and click Open or Choose .
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    This will ensure that you are uploading the torrent's files, meaning that someone else will be able to download them.
    • Failing to seed your torrent's files will result in a dead torrent.
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    Click the "Tracker URLs" text box in the "Fields" section of the menu, then press Ctrl + V (Windows) or ⌘ Command + V (Mac) to paste in the URLs you copied earlier.
    • Many of the trackers in this list won't work, which is why you're copying and pasting all of them into the URL text box instead of just selecting one.
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    It's at the bottom of the window. A pop-up window will appear.
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    Click the folder in which you want to save your created torrent file.
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    It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your file and begin seeding the torrent, meaning that the torrent is now available for download.
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    For someone to download your torrent's files, they'll just need to double-click the torrent to open it in their default torrent application and then confirm the torrent's files' download location. [4]
    • As long as you're seeding the torrent, your friend should be able to download the torrent with no trouble.
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    How can I avoid getting a virus when torrenting?
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    Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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    Make sure you have a good, solid antivirus and anti-spyware program, something that will scan and make sure that the torrent is okay before it actually gets put into your file system.
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      1. ↑ https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-torrent-client
      2. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102553
      4. ↑ https://www.bittorrent.com/en/support/solutions/articles/29000022715-how-do-i-send-files-to-friends-and-family-/
      5. ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
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