QBittorrent

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Bug in qBittorrent/libtorrent
Currently qBittorrent will not work well with proxies due to a bug in libtorrent 0.16.x.
A fix has been found and will be released in the next version.

Working versions

qBittorrent v2.8.5
Mac
PC
Linux

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Setup Instructions

Download qBittorrent
1. Click on the settings icon.

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2. Select Connection on the left side.
3. In the Proxy Server box enter the following information:
Type: Socks5
Host: proxy.btguard.com
You can also try with fix.btguard.com or ca.btguard.com
Port: 1025
Checkmark Use proxy for peer connections
Checkmark Authentication
Username:
Password:
Both username and password are case sensitive. Make sure not to add/forget Capital Letters.
5. Click OK and restart qBittorrent

SPEED TEST TORRENT
This is a very fast torrent that will allow you to perform an accurate speed test.


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Enable Tracker Exchange to improve performances:
1. Select Advanced
2. Scroll down and checkmark Exchange trackers with other peers and Always announce to all trackers.