How to create a private torrent using qBittorrent

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If you have a set of files that you wish to share with someone, but don't want to use cloud storage services, there are a few options that you can use. Syncthing or Resilio Sync come to mind, or traditional options such as FTP.

But there is a simpler way: creating a private torrent. All you need is a BitTorrent client and a couple of minutes to set it up correctly so that your files can be shared to as many users as you like.

Things you will need

* Files that you want to share
* A Torrent client such as qBittorrent
* Your external IP Address
* An open port on your router

Let's get started. We are going to assume that you know how to open a port on your router to configure port forwarding. Usually this involves accessing the router page in your web browser and selecting a port that you wish to forward. It varies for most models; refer to your router manual or the OEM's website for instructions.

Tip: use the port forwarding tester to test if a port is forwarded properly.

Enabling the port in qBittorrent

1. Open qBitTorrent and click on the Tools option in the menu.

2. Navigate to Options > Advanced and scroll down to the embedded tracker port. This is required for the torrent to be seeded.
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