What to do with torrents not downloading? Expert tips

Although it was not as popular as before in its heyday in the early 2000s, BT Download still plays an important role in today's digital ecosystem. Many open source software, rare movies, amateur music and free books can only be downloaded through the BT download tool.

BT downloads, rather the BitTorrent protocol, became popular around 2001, when Bram Cohen was upset with the average online download speed at that time (because it was from a single source), so he designed a system that could be downloaded from everyone who had the required files, making the more popular files download faster.

In most cases, BT file downloads are fine. However, sometimes you may have problems such as BT downloading files failed, unable to connect to seeds, or BT completely fails to work. Since the entire BT system can be quite complex, there are many reasons why BT downloads fail. But let's check it out one by one.

How to detect BT download failure?

How do you know how these problems arise in the first place before you start solving various BT problems?

You may find that your BT download stops or is stuck on the connection to the seed node. Your download speed may drop to zero. You may even see some specific errors from your BT client or antivirus software. The following steps will help you resolve all of these situations immediately.

1. Firewall blocks BT connections

Depending on where you are trying to download the BT file, a network firewall may prevent you from doing so.

The purpose of a firewall is to block unauthorized connections from entering your network, thus keeping all kinds of bots and malware out. This is a particularly popular way to protect your office network, so if you try to download BT files at work, this may be the main reason you can't do that.

If you have a specific reason to download something through BitTorrent, you can ask your network administrator to whitelist your BT client for a while.

Firewall feature may also be enabled on your Mac. In this case, disabling it may allow the BT client download to continue:

1. Open System Preferences➙Privacy and Security
2. Switch to the Firewall tab
3. Click to close the firewall

Finally, your antivirus software may proactively block them as BT connections are generally unsafe. So, if you are sure your BT download has no viruses, try pausing your antivirus software during file download and restore protection immediately after the download is complete.

By the way, it is very important to scan your Mac for viruses and other malware (spyware, adware, etc.), especially after using BitTorrent. The best way is to use CleanMyMac X.

CleanMyMac X is a powerful Mac optimizer with a simple and intuitive interface. This utility can help you delete old files, clean up your hard drive, speed up your Mac, enhance privacy and find any malware with just one click.

For example, to scan your Mac for malware:

1. Start CleanMyMac X
2. Navigate to the Malware Delete tab
3. Click Scan, and if any malware is found, click Delete

You can also do a smart scan directly and get a complete report on how to improve your Mac right away.

2. Incorrect BT preferences

Sometimes the problem is not your macOS or network, but your BT client or BT file itself.

Today, most BT clients have a download restriction option enabled by default. Increasing this limit may help BT not download files correctly. Here is how to add download limits in Transmission, an easy to use and free BitTorrent client:

1. Start Transmission
2. Go to Preferences (⌘ ,)
3. Switch to the bandwidth tab
4. Uncheck the Download Rate and Upload Rate limits

If deletion restrictions don't help, try downloading another BT file and see if you're having the same problem. If so, it may be related to BT connection issues.

3. BT connection issues

When you see your BT download fail, it depends not only on the download limits you set. Generally speaking, your BT speed is most affected by the number of seeds that are being provided with you.

Usually, when you find a BT file online, it will tell you how many people are currently making seeds. If you find a significant decrease in the number during the download process, you can try pausing and restarting the download, or even deleting your current BT file, and try to restart the entire process from the BT website.

In some cases, the problem may be with the BT client itself. So try to download the same file using another client. While the Transmission mentioned above is very popular, it is far less than a professional software like Folx.

Folx is a powerful download manager and BT client combined into one. Just search for the file or enter the URL and Folx will download any file that may exist on the other end, whether it is music, videos, or books. Folx may also be 20 times faster than a regular downloader, as it divides files into up to 20 parts and downloads them individually at the same time.

However, to check your specific BT file, you can upload it to Folx manually:

1. Start Folx
2. Click the plus icon at the top
3. Switch to the BT tab
4. Click the ellipsis icon to select a BT file from your Mac
5. Click OK

If your files are still not downloadable, you should find a better alternative.

4. BT file does not work

Your specific BT may not work as planned for a variety of reasons, from inactive seeds to damaged or outdated files.

Fortunately, there are hundreds of popular BT sites around the world. Some sites target specific interests (such as sports or music), while others allow people to upload everything. You can find multiple lists of the best BT sites online, but if you ask us, we'll say that searching online now feels a bit outdated. Additionally, there are a lot of adware, spyware, and malware on the BT website, so taking another approach – using BT search in a BT client like Folx is much safer.

Folx can be used not only as a regular BT client, but also as a standalone search engine:

1. Start Folx
2. Enter any query in the search field
3. Press Enter

Or, if you have the exact URL to download the file (whether on BT, YouTube, or anywhere on the web), you can click on the plus icon and paste it into the appropriate tab.

5. Network restrictions

Even if you have done all of the above, there can still be a considerable obstacle – your own internet network.

Depending on the country you live in, local regulations and your ISP (Internet Service Provider), certain websites and connections (such as the BitTorrent protocol) may be blocked. This may be the case if you see that your BT cannot be connected to the seed. An effective solution here is to use a VPN (virtual private network).

ClearVPN is the most user-friendly and flexible VPN client right now, designed to personalize your VPN experience with one click. You can bypass any geo-restrictions by bypassing any of the dozens of available servers around the world (from the United States to Austria) and you can change your mind just as easily. Not only is this helpful when you use BT to connect to seeds, but it can also stream videos on services like Netflix, Spotify, and HBO Max.

Here is how to avoid network restrictions using ClearVPN:

1. Start ClearVPN
2. Click the VPN menu bar icon
3. Select Change Your Location
4. Select any country other than your own country
5. Click to activate

Additionally, using a VPN can protect and encrypt your internet connection anywhere, which is especially valuable when you are online on public WiFi, such as in a local cafe or co-working space.

As you can see, failure to download BT can be a problem, but with a organized approach, you can download these files to your Mac immediately. Simply turn off the firewall and scan your Mac with CleanMyMac X for viruses, remove download restrictions on the BT client, try searching for other BT files with high-quality BT clients like Folx, and bypass network restrictions with ClearVPN.

On top of that, you can try CleanMyMac X, Folx and ClearVPN for free with a trial version of Setapp, a platform with over 210 Mac applications that can be used in any scenario you can imagine. Try each Setapp app for free now and find your new favorite tools!

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