Huge Files Sharing Using uTorrent - Revision history

Andrew at 15:26, 19 February 2014

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Andrew at 19:49, 11 April 2013

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Andrew: /* How to "send" */

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VMaslov: /* How to "receive" */

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Andrew: Created page with "== Why == Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often..."

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== Why ==

Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often not enough for [[.iPiVideo file extension|iPiVideo]] files which can be several gigabytes in size. In this case it's convenient to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9CTorrent µTorrent] - free tiny BitTorrent client.

== How to "send" ==

* Download and install '''free µTorrent client''' (if you don't already have): http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

* Run '''µTorrent''' and choose '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+N</tt>.

[[Image:UTorrent-CreateNewTorrent-menu.png]]

* In the '''Create New Torrent''' dialog perform the following actions:
# Choose what to share:
#* To share single file click '''Add file''' button and then select desired file in the '''Select a file''' dialog.
#* Or you can share the whole directory. To do this click '''Add directory''' button and then select desired directory (aka folder) in the '''Select a folder''' dialog.
# Clear '''Trackers''' field in security reason.
# Leave all other options in their default state (see screenshot below).
# Click '''Create and save as...''' button.
# Choose file name for your torrent file in the '''Select where to save .torrent''' dialog.
# Click '''Yes''' as answer to the question
#: ''Please enter a valid tracker URL. Do you want to continue without having any trackers?''
# Wait while '''µTorrent''' scans your files to be shared. It can take up to a few minutes depends on file(s) size(s) and disk speed.
# Click '''Close''' button when done.

[[Image:UTorrent-CreateNewTorrent-dlg.png]]

* Right click on the torrent just created and choose '''Copy Magnet URI''' menu item.
[[Image:UTorrent-CopyMagnetURI.png]]

* Now in your clipboard is URI which should be sent to your recipient by e-mail or Skype chat. To paste this URI to e-mail or chat text simply press <tt>Ctrl+V</tt>. This URI looks like the following:
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:7A69DFC963394ACB28FFC573B42F64C5B72BA5B7&dn=YourFileOrDirectoryName

* Please don't turn off computer or close '''µTorrent''' application until your recipient message about finishing of downloading.

* Note that you can restrict upload speed with the aid of '''Bandwidth Allocation''' -> '''Upload Limit''' context menu item.

* After successful download by your recipient you can delete this torrent in '''µTorrent''' application.

== How to "receive" ==

* As soon as your obtain '''magnet URI''' from sender (see above), run '''µTorrent''' and select '''File''' -> '''Add Torrent from URL...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+U</tt>.

[[Image:UTorrent-AddTorrentFromURL-menu.png]]

* Paste received '''magnet URI''' to the '''Add Torrent from URL''' dialog box and click '''OK''' button.

[[Image:UTorrent-AddTorrentFromURL-dlg.png]]

* '''Add New Torrent''' dialog should appear. You can leave all options in their default values and click '''OK''' button.

* Downloading of torrent content should start. You will be informed about finishing.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Is it secure?

'''A:''' Yes, it's almost secure. Torrent can be downloaded only by person who have full link which is complex and random enough to be guessed.

'''Q:''' Is it legal?

'''A:''' Yes, if you use BitTorrent technology to exchange not-pirate content.

'''Q:''' Is it fast?

'''A:''' It depends on your internet provider upload speed and download speed on recipient side. But for sure it's faster than first uploading to file sharing hosting and then downloading from there.

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 == Why ==
-Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often not enough for [[.iPiVideo file extension|iPiVideo]] files which can be several gigabytes in size. In this case it's convenient to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9CTorrent µTorrent] - free tiny BitTorrent client.
+Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often not enough for [[.iPiVideo file extension|iPiVideo]] files which can be several gigabytes in size. In this case it's convenient to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9CTorrent µTorrent] &mdash; free tiny BitTorrent client.
 == How to "send" ==
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 * Download and install '''free µTorrent client''' (if you don't already have it): http://www.utorrent.com/downloads
-* Run '''µTorrent''' and choose '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+N</tt>.
+* Run '''µTorrent''' and choose '''File > Create New Torrent...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+N</tt>.
 [[Image:UTorrent-CreateNewTorrent-menu.png]]
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 * Please don't turn off computer or close '''µTorrent''' application until your recipient notifies you about finishing of downloading.
-* Note that you can restrict upload speed with the aid of '''Bandwidth Allocation''' -> '''Upload Limit''' context menu item.
+* Note that you can restrict upload speed with the aid of '''Bandwidth Allocation > Upload Limit''' context menu item.
 * After successful download by your recipient you can delete this torrent in '''µTorrent''' application.
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 == How to "receive" ==
-* As soon as you obtain '''magnet URI''' from sender (see above), run '''µTorrent''' and select '''File''' -> '''Add Torrent from URL...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+U</tt>.
+* As soon as you obtain '''magnet URI''' from sender (see above), run '''µTorrent''' and select '''File > Add Torrent from URL...''' menu item or simply press <tt>Ctrl+U</tt>.
 [[Image:UTorrent-AddTorrentFromURL-menu.png]]

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	Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often not enough for [[.iPiVideo file extension\|iPiVideo]] files which can be several gigabytes in size. In this case it's convenient to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9CTorrent µTorrent] - free tiny BitTorrent client.		Most of file sharing services like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbox_(service) Dropbox] have maximum file size limit. Event when this limit is '''1GB''' it's often not enough for [[.iPiVideo file extension\|iPiVideo]] files which can be several gigabytes in size. In this case it's convenient to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9CTorrent µTorrent] - free tiny BitTorrent client.
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	== How to "send" ==		== How to "send" ==

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 [[Image:UTorrent-AddTorrentFromURL-dlg.png]]
-* '''Add New Torrent''' dialog should appear. You can leave all options in their default values and click '''OK''' button.
+* '''Add New Torrent''' dialog should appear. Select folder for saving the torrent files. You can leave all options in their default values and click '''OK''' button.
 * Downloading of torrent content should start. You will be informed about finishing.

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 '''Q:''' Is it secure?
-'''A:''' Yes, it's almost secure. Torrent can be downloaded only by person who have full link which is complex and random enough to be guessed.
+'''A:''' Yes, it's almost secure. Torrent can be downloaded only by person who has a full link which is complex and random enough to be guessed.
 '''Q:''' Is it legal?
-'''A:''' Yes, if you use BitTorrent technology to exchange not-pirate content.
+'''A:''' Yes, if you use BitTorrent technology to exchange non-pirate content.
 '''Q:''' Is it fast?
-'''A:''' It depends on your internet provider upload speed and download speed on recipient side. But  for sure it's faster than first uploading to file sharing hosting and then downloading from there.
+'''A:''' It depends on your internet provider upload speed and download speed on the recipient's side. But it's definitely faster than first uploading to file sharing hosting and then downloading from there.

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   magnet:?xt=urn:btih:7A69DFC963394ACB28FFC573B42F64C5B72BA5B7&dn=YourFileOrDirectoryName
-* Please don't turn off computer or close '''µTorrent''' application until your recipient message about finishing of downloading.
+* Please don't turn off computer or close '''µTorrent''' application until your recipient notifies you about finishing of downloading.
 * Note that you can restrict upload speed with the aid of '''Bandwidth Allocation''' -> '''Upload Limit''' context menu item.

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 #* To share single file click '''Add file''' button and then select desired file in the '''Select a file''' dialog.
 #* Or you can share the whole directory. To do this click '''Add directory''' button and then select desired directory (aka folder) in the '''Select a folder''' dialog.
-# Clear '''Trackers''' field in security reason.
+# Clear '''Trackers''' field for security reason.
 # Leave all other options in their default state (see screenshot below).
 # Click '''Create and save as...''' button.
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 * After successful download by your recipient you can delete this torrent in '''µTorrent''' application.
 == How to "receive" ==