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  • Question
    Will I be able to download a file if there are no seeders connected?
    Community Answer
    No, you cannot download if there aren't any seeders. That is what people call a "dead torrent."
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    When the files are being downloaded, are they also uploaded and seeded at the same time?
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    Yes. You will see from the files you already have of the still downloading torrent.
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    How do I bring back a seeded file that I accidentally moved?
    Community Answer
    Move the file back to the original folder, like the "Downloads" folder or whatever you were using. Load the same torrent file again, and it will be checked and seeded again.
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    Is the torrent seeding when they are inactive?
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    No, it is not seeding when inactive. Torrents automatically become inactive when you do not set them to seed, so other torrents take their place.
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    How can I seed if the file that I want to download is "s=00"?
    Community Answer
    You can’t. That torrent file is dead.
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    Why do files stop having any uploading speed once seeding?
    Community Answer
    That file has probably already finished, so it has stopped seeding.
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    What happens if the file stops having an upload speed, but still has a share ratio of 0.000? Does that mean it is done seeding?
    Community Answer
    If the file has a share ratio of 0.000, it means that the torrent is dead. You can't seed a dead torrent.
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    Would it be a good idea to use a VPN while seeding files?
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    Yes, it's a good idea if you don't want anyone to see your real IP address in the P2P (peer-to-peer) protocol. Using a VPN can also hide you from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). But make sure you're using the correct VPN; look into their privacy policies, as some VPNs can sell your data to companies.
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    How do I re-seed a requested torrent?
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    Go back to the site where you downloaded the file/files from and re-download them. Alternatively, right-click the files and hit Start or Force Start.
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    Can I tell if other people are seeding the files I want to torrent?
    Community Answer
    Generally, no. Some websites keep track of seeders and leachers, but counting the specific files would be too much for most servers to handle.
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    How can I see my seeding speed?
    Community Answer
    You can see your seeding speed by taking a look at the upload speed for the specific torrent you're seeding.
  • Question
    How long does it take to seed files?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the file size and whether the torrent is dead or active. Usually your torrent program will give you a time estimate as soon as you start seeding.
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    What do I do if Utorrent has an error when I download a game, and seeding doesn't start after the download?
    Community Answer
    That torrent is most likely dead. You'll have to find another source for it.
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    How do I seed files without getting caught?
    Community Answer
    You can seed files by using a VPN. Make sure you use a good, purchased VPN, as the free ones often sell your data.
  • Question
    I usually like to add the production's date. Can I change the name of the downloaded file and still seed it?
    Community Answer
    Unfortunately not. If you want to seed a torrent after downloading it, you can't modify the downloaded files in any way, including changing their names.
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