How to Automatically Download Torrents in 2023

Key Takeaways: Download Torrent Files Automatically

• To set up automatic torrent downloads, you need a torrent site with an RSS feed (look for a small RSS icon somewhere on the site) that hosts the type of torrents you want to download.
• You also need a torrent client capable of downloading RSS automatically, such as qBitTorrent.
• Depending on where you live, downloading torrents may be illegal, or at the very least cause your Internet Service Provider to blacklist you. Make sure you always use a VPN when torrenting, no matter what type of content you're downloading.

The biggest drawback to downloading torrents compared to using streaming services is finding the content you want on a torrent site and downloading the file manually. Fortunately, most torrent websites and clients have features that can automate this process, but it requires a bit of initial setup. Once you know how to download torrents automatically, you won't have to search for your favorite shows anymore.

Before we dive into the guide, it's worth noting that depending on where you live, using torrents to download copyrighted materials may be illegal. Even if you are downloading torrents only on programs for which you have a legal license, you run the potential risk of your Internet Service Provider (ISP) throttling your connection speed or receiving letters threatening legal action from you. copyright holders.

Because of this, it is always a prudent precaution to use a virtual private network (VPN) when downloading torrents, even if you are not downloading copyrighted material. You can consult our list of the best VPNs for downloading torrents if you don't have one yet. Let's see how to add and download torrents automatically.

The easiest way to download torrents automatically is via RSS feed. RSS stands for "really simple syndication" and is a standardized format that has been widely adopted for everything from podcasts to news feeds to government alerts and updates. Basically, it is just a source of text in a standardized format that allows easy dissemination of information or links.

Most torrent sites come with an option to create an RSS feed. Depending on the site, this could be a feed containing all published torrents or it could be limited by type or genre.

Some torrent sites allow you to create your own custom RSS feed that contains only the content you are interested in. This is particularly common on websites that focus on regularly updated content, such as television shows and comics.

To set up an RSS feed, you first need a torrent site that offers RSS functionality and the type of torrents you want to track. For this example, we'll use the "showRSS" website, but the steps are relatively similar for any other torrent site that uses RSS, like EZTV or YTS.

Now that you have a TV show RSS feed set up and customized to your viewing habits, it's time to use the link to set up an automatic download schedule.

How to download torrents automatically with dedicated apps

Now that you have a torrent RSS link, you need some way to read it and automate downloads. Fortunately, most BitTorrent clients are capable of reading RSS feeds, but some provide more granular control over scheduling and configuring downloads than others.

For this example, we have used qBitTorrent (see our qBitTorrent review), but other popular options like uTorrent work similarly. If you don't already have a torrent client set up, check out our guide on how to download torrents before continuing.

1. Download and install a Torrent client

   Gonna qbittorrent.org and download the installation file for your operating system. Run the file and follow the instructions to install qBitTorrent.

2. Adjust automatic download settings

   Here you can further filter the episodes from your RSS feed, choose which directory the files are saved in, and adjust other minor settings. The only important thing to do here is to make sure that check the box in "apply to feeds" in the feed you just added in the second step.

The top torrent in your RSS feed should now have started downloading automatically, and any new entries to the feed will also be added at whatever schedule interval you've determined in the settings.

The best VPNs to download torrents automatically

As mentioned at the beginning of this guide, it is worth protect yourself with a VPN every time you are downloading torrents.

For automatic torrenting, you'll want a VPN with split tunneling, which is a feature that allows you to choose which apps (like a torrent app) run through the VPN; This allows you to leave the VPN activated at all times to download torrents. The VPN should also have good speeds, especially for P2P traffic. Here are our two best VPN options for torrenting.

1. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the best VPN for torrenting due to its excellent P2P speeds on all the servers we tested. It also provides complete privacy when browsing, with a no-logs guarantee and RAM-only servers. This means that your ISP cannot limit the speed of your connection because you are downloading torrents, because your ISP cannot see any details about your traffic.

The big disadvantage of ExpressVPN is its cost, as it is somewhat more expensive than other competitors. That said, you get a premium VPN with excellent performance, so if you can afford the subscription then it's worth it. Take a look at our ExpressVPN Review for more details about the service, or try it yourself using the 30-day money back guarantee.

2. NordVPN

NordVPN is another solid VPN option for torrenting. It's typically even faster than ExpressVPN, but in our testing we found it to be a bit slower when downloading torrents, and we sometimes had to switch between multiple servers before getting acceptable performance. That said, it never took more than a couple of tries.

NordVPN offers essentially identical security and privacy to ExpressVPN, but for a more affordable cost when looking at longer-term plans. You can read our complete NordVPN Review for more detailed analysis, or give it a spin with a 30-day money back guarantee.

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Final thoughts

After all, torrent clients are easy to configure to read an RSS feed and download it automatically. For this example, we used TV torrents from the showRSS app and set it up using qBitTorrent, but you can use the same instructions for all types of torrents, whether it's movies, comics, or any other type of media. All you need is a torrent site with an RSS feed and you're good to go.

What did you think of our guide on how to set up automatic downloads of torrent files? Have you used the site and client examples listed above or are there others you prefer? Let us know in the comments below and, as always, thanks for reading.

FAQ: Automatic torrent downloads

• Does uTorrent continue to download when the computer is in sleep?

  No, uTorrent does not continue downloading torrents when the computer goes to sleep mode.

• Do I really need a VPN for torrenting?

  Although not strictly necessary in all circumstances, it is always a good idea to use a VPN when torrenting, even when it is not copyrighted material. Certain ISPs will throttle connections with a lot of P2P traffic, so depending on where you live, disguising what you're doing can be crucial.