{"id":192,"date":"2023-04-10T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T14:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=192"},"modified":"2023-07-14T07:09:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T07:09:51","slug":"nordvpn-torrenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/nordvpn-torrenting\/","title":{"rendered":"NordVPN Torrenting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So many streaming platforms are making their own shows nowadays that, even if you subscribe to several of them, odds are you\u2019re still not going to have access to at least some of the content you want to watch. Because of this, torrenting is still one of the most popular methods for obtaining shows and movies. However, as great as it is, it comes with certain risks, which is why using a VPN is crucial for this activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years now, NordVPN and torrenting have been inseparable. Today, we\u2019ll tell you all about this exceptional service and how to use it to watch whatever you want to whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Need a VPN for Torrenting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we move on to anything else, we\u2019d first like to address one common misconception: You have to use a VPN to torrent. Torrenting without a VPN is certainly possible<\/a>, but it\u2019s not recommended, so it\u2019s easy to understand where the confusion might come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namely, torrenting itself isn\u2019t illegal, but downloading copyrighted material is. If you don\u2019t have a good VPN for torrenting to keep your online activity confidential, you\u2019re likely to get fined. To be fair, this isn\u2019t true for every country, but it\u2019s becoming more widespread each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not all VPNs are created equal: Some of them aren\u2019t suitable for torrenting. Some are too slow, while others don\u2019t have protection protocols in place to keep your data safe from third parties that might want to report you or misuse your information. That\u2019s why you should always try to do as much research as you can and, if possible, avoid free services since they\u2019re likely to cause you more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Use NordVPN for Torrenting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many recommend NordVPN as the go-to virtual private network service for torrenting because it offers everything you could possibly need: specialized servers, speed, and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This VPN provider has servers in 37 countries, set up specifically for P2P sharing, which is quite convenient; otherwise, you\u2019d have to sift through more than 5000 NordVPN servers to find one in a country that hasn\u2019t banned torrent traffic. Of course, the servers are optimized for speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, your distance from a NordVPN P2P server is always going to impact your internet speed at least a little, but, thanks to Nordlynx – the VPN protocol NordVPN launched in 2020 – most people barely notice they\u2019re using a VPN at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as safety is concerned, NordVPN implements all the essential security protocols and more. Once you turn it on, NordVPN will create a VPN tunnel<\/a> for you so that your data can\u2019t be seen by your internet service provider or anyone else. Furthermore, your personal information going through these tunnels will be encoded with AES-256-bit encryption. It goes without saying that your IP address will be hidden as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using NordVPN for torrenting also means that you won\u2019t have to worry about a single DNS leak or your data being exposed to prying eyes in case your server connection fails: Its kill switch will automatically block your access to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NordVPN\u2019s CyberSec feature will keep ads and malicious sites away from you but, for an extra layer of protection, you should consider getting a piece of quality antivirus software as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last but definitely not least important factor we\u2019d like to mention is that NordVPN is based in Panama, which has no mandatory data-retention laws. Therefore, you can rest assured knowing that the company\u2019s zero-logs policy is trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torrenting and NordVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to use NordVPN for torrenting, the solution depends on whether you have the NordVPN app installed. In any case, you\u2019ll begin by purchasing a NordVPN subscription and opening your email to activate your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To download the software, all you need to do is sign in, pick a P2P server, and that\u2019s it. However, as an extra precaution, we suggest you turn on NordVPN\u2019s kill switch by navigating to the \u201cSettings\u201d section of the app and locating the \u201cKill Switch\u201d tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find two types of kill switches that you can turn on for more protection while torrenting through NordVPN. The first type is the standard internet-disconnecting kill switch, while the second enables you to apply the kill switch to a specific app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those that don\u2019t want yet another app eating up device memory will have to set up a proxy<\/a>. It sounds more complicated than it is, so just follow our instructions, and you\u2019ll complete the entire process in a matter of minutes. We\u2019ll use \u00b5Torrent in our example, but the steps you\u2019ll need to take are pretty similar for every torrent client out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torrenting with NordVPN Without an App Guide:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Open \u00b5Torrent on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the \u201cOptions\u201d tab and select \u201cPreferences.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In the new window, you\u2019ll see a left sidebar. There, you should click on \u201cConnection.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. You should see the \u201cProxy Server\u201d section in front of you, which contains the \u201cType\u201d dropdown menu. Expand it and choose Socks5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Enter one of the following addresses into the \u201cProxy\u201d field: (amsterdam.nl.socks.nordhold.net, atlanta.us.socks.nordhold.net, dallas.us.socks.nordhold.net, dublin.ie.socks.nordhold.net, ie.socks.nordhold.net, los-angeles.us.socks.nordhold.net, nl.socks.nordhold.net, se.socks.nordhold.net, stockholm.se.socks.nordhold.net, us.socks.nordhold.net)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6.  The next step in setting up NordVPN for \u00b5Torrent is typing \u201c1080\u201d in the \u201cPort\u201d bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Tick all the boxes in the \u201cProxy Server\u201d and \u201cPrivacy Policy\u201d sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Finally, fill in the designated \u201cUsername\u201d and \u201cPassword\u201d spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Press \u201cOK\u201d and start torrenting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    NordVPN is great for torrenting. Nevertheless, we encourage you to explore and see what else is out there, even if there\u2019s not much to dislike about this VPN service. We\u2019re aware that everyone has different preferences, so it\u2019s not our intention to sway you towards what we like. After all, if you\u2019re having doubts about getting NordVPN, comparing it to other top VPNs might be exactly what helps you decide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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