However, these freemium VPNs also limit your data, server options, and speeds. The only way to torrent privately and without restrictions is by using a premium VPN. While these options can allow you to access P2P content, it should be noted that torrenting can come with legal risks depending on your location and local laws.

Torrent anonymously with ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is the best choice for torrenting because of its military-grade security and privacy features. I performed tests on multiple ExpressVPN servers and my data was private and anonymous every time, with zero leaks.

This is a reassuring feature for torrenting, as I know none of my data or activity can be stored or traced back to me. With this impressive server network, ExpressVPN supports consistently fast speeds across all of its global connections. I could download a MB torrent in just 45 seconds and a 5GB file in just 8 minutes.

These high speeds also mean ExpressVPN is a great choice for streaming on Netflix US , playing online games, and browsing online without lag or interruptions.

ExpressVPN maintained reliably fast speeds even when I connected to distant servers. These fast speeds are due in part to its proprietary Lightway protocol, designed to provide high-level security without slowing your connection.

I configured ExpressVPN with my torrent client, so I could download torrents anonymously and browse the web locally at the same time. Not only is it good for multitasking, but encrypting part of your connection may give you a speed boost, too.

Best of all, I had the money back in just 5 days. This is a limited offer so be sure to grab it now before it's gone. See more information on this offer here. If you decide to cancel your subscription, you can easily get a full refund. With its optimized torrenting servers, CyberGhost guarantees a secure, reliable connection every time you want to download. I was a bit disappointed that the ad-blocker only removed ads suspected of containing malware, and left legitimate ones on my screen.

That said, I loved having the extra protection against malicious files while torrenting. Better yet, CyberGhost is based in privacy-friendly Romania, which has no electronic surveillance laws.

CyberGhost also has an App Rules feature, which I found useful for torrenting anonymously. This way, I could download files worry-free, without having to start the VPN and finding the right server manually. However, if your internet is slower, your torrenting time could increase significantly if you use a faraway server. I tested the money-back process, and it was easy, taking less than 5 minutes through live chat.

I had my money back in less than a week. Torrent anonymously with CyberGhost. This is a limited offer so grab it now before it's gone. Hotspot Shield gives free users 15GB of data per month for torrenting and other online activities.

I was pleased to find Hotspot Shield provides the same high-level security for free users as it does for premium customers. This single server is linked to an IP address in the US, so bear this in mind when torrenting. This speed drop happened because Hotspot Shield throttles speeds for free users to encourage them to switch to the high-speed paid plan.

When I checked the privacy policy, I was also concerned to find that Hotspot Shield logs a substantial amount of user data. The logs include your general geographic location, device information, non-identifiable data from the domains you visit, and VPN timestamps. Fortunately, Hotspot Shield requires no sign-up information to use the service. Torrent anonymously with Hotspot Shield.

This range of servers makes it easy to find a local connection, minimizing speed loss and keeping torrent times as short as possible. I found TunnelBear had reasonably fast download speeds on its global servers. This is normal, as distance always causes some slowdown. I ran tests on multiple TunnelBear servers and found my data was secure with every connection.

TunnelBear also has a TCP Override feature, which creates a more stable connection if your internet is unreliable. This function can stabilize your connection while torrenting, to ensure your files download without interruptions. You may be concerned that TunnelBear is based in Canada — a 5-Eyes alliance member. That said, TunnelBear has been independently audited multiple times to verify it never logs user data — it would have no records to share with authorities in the first place.

Unfortunately, TunnelBear only provides MB of data per month for free users. English X. Have a question? Now trying to use uTorrent, the files just sit there and will not download. Any ideas on how to fix this? If you have connected to that particular server then this website will be blocked. Please change it to a different server and check if that fix the issue. Yes that worked. Need to log out of AVG, change country and log back in.

Balasubramanian S Avast You are most welcome. We are glad to know that the issue is now resolved. A list of anonymous international servers lets you pick a country of your choice, and surf and stream as if you were there. English only. No hassle, no fuss. At home or at work, at school or in a coffeehouse, airport, or store — our VPN client works anywhere. For more detailed instructions, please go to our installation support page. With a new IP address and a securely encrypted internet connection, you can hide your online activity from hackers and your ISP, protect your data over free public Wi-Fi , disguise your identity online, and unblock your favorite websites and content.

There are lots of benefits of using a VPN. And be sure to check out all our VPN tips, guides, and advice. However, different countries have varying rules on the use of VPNs. Most torrent websites clearly show these figures. How much upload bandwidth you have and are allowing the BitTorrent client to use. The BitTorrent protocol is designed to encourage sharing by rewarding those who share more with higher download speeds.

All BitTorrent clients allow you to specify how much upload bandwidth they can use for seeding, although this is limited by whatever plan you have purchased with your ISP. A VPN that uses a NAT firewall may restrict incoming connections, which reduces the number of peers you have, and therefore limits your upload speeds. This is why you might want to consider using port forwarding if your VPN uses a NAT firewall and supports the feature. Start your BitTorrent client.

We suggest performing this test when only legal torrents are running. Check your BitTorrent client. Binding your BitTorrent client to the VPN interface acts as a client-only kill switch, preventing it from downloading and uploading torrents unless the VPN connection is active. Make a note of the connection name eth6 in the example shown below. Go to the top of the list and enter the interface name in the Bind to localIPaddressorinterface dialog box.

Head down to the bottom of the list and check Enforce IP bindings even when interfaces are not available. A little routing icon at the bottom of the Vuze client should now show green to let you know everything is working correctly. If you disconnect from your VPN, the icon will turn red and all torrent downloads will come to a stop.

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