Because some idiot isps decided that torrenting is considered serving media/files to others and is thus running a server and thus require you to use Business plans that cost 5x as much.
You basically have a remote server, usually a cloud or bare metal, where you do all your torrenting. It’s fairly easy, as there are plenty of clients with web UI like Transmission that can be setup super easily via Docker. Make sure to protect it somehow though. Or use a torrent CLI tool and do everything via SSH.
I don’t know why torrenting your linux ISO’s wouldn’t be legal. I also remembered torrenting a game a developer no longer sells anymore, and me using a free tier VPN didn’t even hide my IP. Yeah I was the idiot back then.
It would be helpful if we knew what VPN provider you are using.
Please note: if your VPN provider costs you nothing; you are the product and you are absolutely using the wrong VPN! It is expected that you use a reputable, No Logs, Torrent-Friendly Paid VPN for best “torrenting-compatible” privacy results. These can run anywhere from $5 to $75 USD depending on what payment term and plan you run.
How about ProtonVPN? They are free-ish but only to a certain extent so you could also say they are a paid product as well. Are they decent for this task?
Edit: I was not specific enough but I do meant If you are a paid subscriber, is protonvpn okay for this task?
I don’t think that’s how it works; you don’t just somehow get money because your ISP is being stupid. Maybe if, through years of expensive legal battles, you could demonstrate some damages and get a favorable ruling, but not because you have a recording of some incompetent customer service rep saying “don’t torrent”.
Also, be careful about taking advice about recording people from random people on the internet. A responsible person should tell you that different states have different laws around potentially requiring you to inform other parties that you’re recording them. You’d feel pretty silly suing your ISP based on a recording that was actually illegally created.
To my understanding your isp is only passing on the dmca which means that the dmca is meaningless unless the rights holder acts on it. So take away from that what you will
Dunno if anyone mentioned it, but if I had to guess, you have a DNS leak. Basically your DNS requests are going through your ISP instead of the VPN, resulting in them knowing where you’re going online anyway. Be sure to check for those DNS leaks and setup a custom one if your VPN doesn’t offer one. Don’t forget, DNS traffic over port 53 is also unencrypted, so unless you force those through the VPN, they could still know where you’re going.
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Cheeky fuckers telling you no bittorrent at all is allowed. They’re banning protocols now…
Because some idiot isps decided that torrenting is considered serving media/files to others and is thus running a server and thus require you to use Business plans that cost 5x as much.
Seedbox.
Make sure your torrent client is using your VPN adapter
You also need to force your torrent client to use the VPN network adaptor. You can do this in qBitorrent advanced settings
Where do I find this setting on Deluge?
Using the ltConfig plugin, there is a force_proxy option
Thanks! Found the plugin but for some reason Deluge doesn’t have access to any of my folders so I can’t install it
What OS are you running?
MacOS
I torrent on a seedbox and then download to my local machine with rsync. ISP shouldn’t care about an ssh connection.
Do you use a seed box service or how does it work?
I use ultra seedbox, but there are plenty of other companies you can buy from
Thanks!
You basically have a remote server, usually a cloud or bare metal, where you do all your torrenting. It’s fairly easy, as there are plenty of clients with web UI like Transmission that can be setup super easily via Docker. Make sure to protect it somehow though. Or use a torrent CLI tool and do everything via SSH.
This is the way!
Get real-debrid
I don’t know why torrenting your linux ISO’s wouldn’t be legal. I also remembered torrenting a game a developer no longer sells anymore, and me using a free tier VPN didn’t even hide my IP. Yeah I was the idiot back then.
It would be helpful if we knew what VPN provider you are using.
Please note: if your VPN provider costs you nothing; you are the product and you are absolutely using the wrong VPN! It is expected that you use a reputable, No Logs, Torrent-Friendly Paid VPN for best “torrenting-compatible” privacy results. These can run anywhere from $5 to $75 USD depending on what payment term and plan you run.
How about ProtonVPN? They are free-ish but only to a certain extent so you could also say they are a paid product as well. Are they decent for this task?
Edit: I was not specific enough but I do meant If you are a paid subscriber, is protonvpn okay for this task?
AFAIK their free tier doesn’t do P2P.
Updated my comment…
I use protonVPN exclusively for torrenting. I highly recommend it
ProtonVPN explicitly denies Torrenting in their ToS when you are a FREE user. You must purchase their service before torrenting.
Updated my comment…
ProtonVPN is fine if you purchase a Plus plan or better
I have a raspberry pi. Does anyone have a good guide on setting up a raspberry pi for secure torrenting from my home?
So you’re effectively blocked from installing some Linux distros? What the fuck
Hahahaha.
Call them again and ask the same question. Record their answer. Then keep on torrenting legal stuff.
If they’re dumb enough to come after you for something that is patently false, enjoy getting your retirement paid for by your ISP.
I don’t think that’s how it works; you don’t just somehow get money because your ISP is being stupid. Maybe if, through years of expensive legal battles, you could demonstrate some damages and get a favorable ruling, but not because you have a recording of some incompetent customer service rep saying “don’t torrent”.
Also, be careful about taking advice about recording people from random people on the internet. A responsible person should tell you that different states have different laws around potentially requiring you to inform other parties that you’re recording them. You’d feel pretty silly suing your ISP based on a recording that was actually illegally created.
To my understanding your isp is only passing on the dmca which means that the dmca is meaningless unless the rights holder acts on it. So take away from that what you will
Make sure you have killswitch on your vpn on
Dunno if anyone mentioned it, but if I had to guess, you have a DNS leak. Basically your DNS requests are going through your ISP instead of the VPN, resulting in them knowing where you’re going online anyway. Be sure to check for those DNS leaks and setup a custom one if your VPN doesn’t offer one. Don’t forget, DNS traffic over port 53 is also unencrypted, so unless you force those through the VPN, they could still know where you’re going.
I had a similar problem where my ipv4 traffic went through the VPN, but for ipv6 it was straight to clearnet
Have you tried a vpn router?
What, they don’t allow torrenting legal stuff? So you can’t download Windows 11 as a torrent from Microsoft? Sounds like a sassy ISP.
Depending on what you’re downloading (media - TV, movies, music) usenet could be the better approach.
If you are acquiring that type of content, look into the *arr services and setup guides.