QBittorrent

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FOR MAC USERS: Bug in qBittorrent/libtorrent
The current qBittorrent v3.0.9 will not work well with proxies due to a bug in libtorrent 0.16.x.
A fix has been found and qBittorrent v3.0.11 has been released for Windows. The Mac version should be out soon.

Working versions

qBittorrent v2.8.5
Mac
Linux

qBittorrent v3.0.11
PC

Latest Linux versions:
PPA

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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.