I saw a big bunch of posts around here discussing the use of VPNs or i2p to torrent. As I seldom download something, I wasn’t too much worried about using my IP. Now I’m using an arr stack and that kicked me in the way to protect my connection a little better. So, what are you all using nowadays for your torrenting?

  • Dumbkid@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    3·
    2 hours ago

    I use qbittorrentvpn docker container by binhex I have pia VPN, but I’m sure theres better options now a days I got a really good deal on it so its paid for another 3 years or so

  • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    4·
    16 hours ago

    I’ve been using windscribe for the past few years. Haven’t seen any bad news about them yet, work good on android and PC, and I at least have been getting mine for just $30 a year. Totally recommend them .

  • valar@lemmy.caEnglish
    291·
    23 hours ago

    AirVPN as they have port forwarding and privacy prioritized

  • neoinvin@lemmy.zipEnglish
    15·
    1 day ago

    if you’re intending to seed with a decent upload bandwidth, you’ll likely need a vpn with port-forwarding capability. there are fewer and fewer providers these days with that offered as a service, so make sure before you sign up.

  • linuxguy@piefed.caEnglish
    9·
    1 day ago

    Gluetun sidecar for the qbit container setup with paid Proton VPN and port forwarding

  • i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.caEnglish
    6·
    23 hours ago

    I use a deluge image that’s got vpn support built in. Pick whatever you want, but make sure it’s configured to stop all torrent traffic if the vpn isn’t connected. You don’t want it to fallback to continue working but revealing your home IP.

  • Krusty@quokk.auEnglish
    36·
    20 hours ago

    You don’t get a VPN. You get a seed box. The seed box will likely have VPN capabilities if you want…

      • Krusty@quokk.auEnglish
        2·
        3 hours ago

        Seed boxes are typically virtual private servers. Very much like a VPN (it’s a proxy.) but they’re on major backbones. You get incredible bandwidth. Most will let you put up web services. You get storage…

        Many are just 5-10 bucks a month.

        Definitely suggested over vanilla vpns.

        • Guda Blues@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
          1·
          3 hours ago

          thanks for the tip, I’ll look around for it. The improve of speed is great, although not my main focus. My major concern is keep myself anonymous and not receive some legal takedown or something like that.

          • Krusty@quokk.auEnglish
            1·
            2 hours ago

            That’s really the golden ticket there. With a seed box there’s no chance your VPN fails (download stuff on the box directly, you’ll have a secure shell and KVM). That can be a real problem with normal vpns if not configured properly (you need to force traffic through the VPN and reject on failure, while most default to a fail back and will expose your IP.)

  • Loaf@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    47·
    1 day ago

    I’m a bit lazy tbh. I just use NextDNS (which likely does fuck-all). But, I’ve yet to receive any notice, and that’s all I’ve used for a long time.