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IRC

2015-11-01T11:52:58Z

Bunalz:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC '''IRC'''] ('''Internet Relay Chat''') is something that, if you stay online long enough, you will have to fool around with. It's a real-time internet chat where users chat with each other in ''channels'' which are located on a server (which house hundreds if not thousands of different channels). It's often the fastest way to get in touch with another person on BakaBT since many idle the IRC, which is not the case with the forum.

There are two official BakaBT IRC channels on the Rizon IRC network: [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] and [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support].

==If you're new to IRC==
If you've read the [[FAQ]] and your question isn't in there, or you have an account issue you need help with (i.e. something you can't solve by yourself even if you know how to), the support channel is a relatively quick way to get the help you need.

Make sure you read the [[Rules#IRC Guidelines|IRC Rules]] before joining the channels.

===4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===
# Go to [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php our webchat] page.
# Type your BakaBT username in the first field (makes things easier for us; the easier it is for us to help you, the more likely we are to do so).
# Click 'Chat'. You will automatically be connected to our main channel (#bakabt).
# To get to the support channel (#bakabt-support), type '''/join bakabt-support''' and press 'Enter'. You will now be in the support channel (check to make sure).

===Alternative 4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===
If the above method doesn't work for you (because your browser doesn't support iframes, maybe), this might work.
# Go to [http://qchat.rizon.net/ Rizon QChat] page.
# Type your BakaBT username in the first field (makes things easier for us; the easier it is for us to help you, the more likely we are to do so).
# Type #bakabt-support in the second field. Leave Auth as 'None'.
# Click 'Connect'. You will automatically be connected to the support channel (#bakabt-support).

===What you need to know about #bakabt-support===
In Rizon webchat interface:

# The typing area is at the bottom of the page.
# Users with '''%''' beside their name are channel half-operators (a.k.a. half-ops, hops, etc). Usually bots with special privileges (BBT).
# Users with '''&''', '''@''' or '''~''' beside their name are channel admin, operators and owner respectively. They are usually also members of the site staff, unless they're bots (BakaBT bot).
# Users with '''+''' beside their name are "voiced" users. Voice is a status given to users by half-operators or admins. Users voiced on #bakabt-support are users recognised by BakaBT staff to be helpful in the support channel. They may also be other VIPs, e.g. Rizon staff, so be nice :)
# Users with no symbol beside their names are (most likely) normal users.
# Normal users may offer help and advice with regards to fixing your ratio or finding good torrents to seed. However, only staff will be able to do anything about your account.
# Use '''!help''' to view a list of available commands. Commonly used ones include '''!help commands''' (available commands), '''!help rules''' (channel rules), '''!help FAQ''' (link to FAQ) and '''!help Wiki''' (link to Wiki), as well as any other commands that may have been added.

===What to do once you're in #bakabt-support===
<ol>
<li>Describe your problem in detail. The more you tell us about the problem, the more we are able to help.</li>
<li>Staff may not reply immediately (we're not always at immediate disposal so have some patience), but someone will talk to you in a while.</li>
<li>If no staff replies within 15 minutes, you probably caught us at a bad time (wait around, or come back again in 1-2 hours).</li>
</ol>

===What not to do in #bakabt-support===
<ol>
<li>Do not PM (private message) any staff members, unless they ask you to (usually to ask for more sensitive information, e.g. email address, that we need to help resolve your issue). If you do not know how to send a private message you can ignore this.</li>
<li>Do not try to help other users (unless you know what you're talking about) or try to impersonate staff. Annoying users will be banned from the support channel.</li>
<li>Do not yell at us like we're some customer service rep. We do not get paid for providing support, and will not tolerate verbal abuse.</li>
<li>Idling and lurking is not allowed. Users left idling or lurking will be kicked or banned from the support channel.</li>
</ol>

==Connecting to BakaBT==
'''Most guides here were made with ChatZilla in mind!'''

BakaBT uses the IRC server:
: '''irc.rizon.net'''
The main chatroom is:
: '''#BakaBT''' (not case sensitive)
And the support room is:
: '''#bakabt-support'''

===How to connect to #BakaBT===
* Start your IRC client
* Enter the Nickname you want into the bottom left button, beside the input bar.<
* Now, to join the server. Type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''
* If your nickname hasn't been used yet (by you or another person), it will tell you the nickname needs to be registered.
:To do this, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/msg nickserv register your_password your_email'''
:Where "your_password" is the password you want, and "your_email" is your e-mail address.
* An activation code will be sent to your email address (used for registration). Read the email, type the command into IRC and your nickname will be registered (one nickname/group of nicknames per email address).
** Registration is not usually required to join a channel, but some channels explicitly require one (such as #BakaBT).
* The battle is done at this point! To connect to a channel, so you can talk to people, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''

=== How to reconnect to #BakaBT===
* Start your IRC client
* Your Nickname should still be in your client, so leave that part alone.
* To join the server again, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''
* Instead of asking you to register this time though, it will ask for your password. To do that, just type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password'''
:Just replace "password" with the password you gave when registering.
* Now, you can reconnect to the chat room by typing (or copy/paste) into the input bar:
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''

===How to auto-connect, auto-join and auto-identify===
To auto-connect a server, select the tab of the server you wish to auto-connect to in the future (you must have a window open assigned to that server in the first place!). Right click within the window, and select 'Open this network on startup'.

To auto-join a channel, select the tab of the channel you wish to auto-join in the future. Right click within the window and select 'Open this channel on startup'.

To auto-identify, go to the toolbar at the top, click ChatZilla -> Preferences -> Select the server in the panel on the left (in this case irc.rizon.net) -> click the 'Lists' tab -> Press 'Add...' in the Auto-perform section -> Fill in the following (remember to replace "password" with whatever your password is!): 
:: '''/msg nickserv identify "password"'''

===Connecting to different channels===
To connect to another channel when first starting up, just replace #BakaBT with the channel you want (like #bakabt-support). If you're already connected, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar: 
:: '''/join #channelname'''
Where "#channelname" is the channel-which-you-want-to-connect-to's name.

===Channel statistics===
The channel stats can be found at:
[http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html] 
The stats are live and updated instantly as long as the Rizon staff has them on. Statistics are generated every 24 hrs at midnight PMT.

====Avatar & Details====
You can set your avatar and details by following these steps:
# Go to [http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php] and follow onscreen instructions *note* Use '''/msg Stats avatar''' command in #bakabt to receive the code needed.
# Fill in the username, password, code and e-mail fields.
# Log in and submit your avatar (150x150px and must be under 20KB in size).
# Check out the stats afterward on [http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]

Alternative stats are available at http://chalamius.se/ircstats/bakabt.html

Old stats are also available at http://kovensky.project357.com/stats/bakabt.html

==IRC Clients==
This is a list of the best IRC clients available.

===ChatZilla===
One of the easiest clients to use, if you use Firefox. Since it's a Firefox plug-in, it should work on any operating system. If you want a simple, clean IRC client to get in and out, ChatZilla will work fine. 
====Installation====
Follow this [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16 link]. Then just hit the big green button that says "Add to Firefox". Give it permission to install, let Firefox restart, and it's installed. To use, just go to the "Tools" drop down menu in Firefox and select "ChatZilla".

===mIRC===
Another popular IRC client for Windows. While free to use, a donation nag window pops up at startup after the 30th day.
* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIRC mIRC on Wikipedia]

===Irssi===
Irssi is a terminal-based IRC client for UNIX systems, with multi-server and plugin support. The learning curve is slightly steep, but it is highly flexible.
* [http://www.irssi.org/about Irssi About page]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irssi Irssi on Wikipedia]

===Colloquy===
Colloquy is a full-featured open source IRC client for the Macintosh, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
* [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquy_(IRC_client)/ Colloquy on Wikipedia]

===Pidgin===
Pidgin is a multi-protocol instant messaging program. It supports many common IM protocols out of the box (such as Messenger, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, etc.), and it also supports the IRC protocol.
* [http://pidgin.im/ Pidgin Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin_(software) Pidgin on Wikipedia]

===Miranda===
Similar to Pidgin is Miranda, also a multi-protocol instant messaging program for Windows.
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Miranda Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM Miranda on Wikipedia]

===Opera===
The Opera browser comes with an inbuilt IRC chat client. It's fairly similar to ChatZilla.
* [http://www.opera.com/ Opera Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_browser Opera on Wikipedia]

===Trillian===
Trillian is another multi-protocol instant messaging program, coming with IRC support as well. There are currently two available versions of Trillian: Basic and Pro. Both have IRC support, so there's no need to buy the Pro version.
* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/learn/ Trillian Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillian_(instant_messenger) Trillian on Wikipedia]

===XChat===
XChat is an IRC client that rivals mIRC not only in power but also in popularity.

It was originally completely free and open-source, but now it only remains free for Linux.

The Windows version is available to try at the homepage, while there is a version compiled by someone else (for free) called [http://hexchat.github.io HexChat].
Keep in mind that the latest official windows version is still many months behind the latest free release, and that the free windows version is compiled from enhanced Linux source (freely available), rather than the source used in official Windows releases, meaning that free compiled versions may function better than the official releases.
* [http://xchat.org/ XChat Homepage]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xchat XChat on Wikipedia]

===HexChat===
HexChat is an IRC client that rivals the payed XChat as its open-source counterpart.

HexChat is a rename of the former XChat-WDK because its developers decided to include support for Linux and it's former name, WDK (which stands for the Windows Driver Kit), isn't appropriate for such task.

Both Windows and Linux versions are available on the download page of HexChat website
[http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads].

* [http://www.hexchat.org HexChat Homepage]

===KVIrc===
Multisystem IRC Client with regular updates. QT instead of GTK as graphics library, so better visual integration on Windows compared to X-Chat.
*[http://www.kvirc.net/ KVIrc Homepage]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvirc KVIrc on Wikipedia]

===Mibbit Webchat===
For those who don't want to install more software on their computer, Mibbit is the solution. You can register an account to store all your servers and channels so you don't have to do it each time you go to the site, but you can always use it without an account.
*[http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit Homepage]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mibbit Mibbit on Wikipedia]

===Rizon Webchat===
For even greater convenience, you can use Rizon's Webchat client. It only allows access to channels on irc.rizon.net, but if you're just looking for a quick way to get onto #BakaBT or #bakabt-support through a browser, this is your best bet.

Since the server is automatically set to irc.rizon.net, you can bypass the "/server" step in the instructions below.

[http://qchat.Rizon.net/ Rizon WebChat]

FAQ

2014-04-02T17:19:16Z

Bunalz: /* Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? */

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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.

= Site information and Basic Help =

==What makes BakaBT different?==
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.

All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.

Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

==How do I...==

====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.

On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).

====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).

====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).

====Report problems that I noticed?====
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.

::''Reporting Torrents''
::
::The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])
::# It has corrupted files
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it). Please note that a single broken image is not grounds for reporting, if all other images conform to the rules. Report if images are of wrong resolution, don't have subtitles or are in the wrong format.
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.
::
::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).

::''Reporting Comments''
::
::Report comments if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].
::
::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.

::''Reporting Forum Posts''
::
::Report forum posts if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].
::
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.

::''Reporting Stat-Hackers''
::
::If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.

::''Reporting Site Errors''
::
::Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.

::''Other Reports''

::Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.

==Why is some content on the blacklist?==
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.

Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into *trouble*.

==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==

We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.

The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).

Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.

=Account information=

====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====

One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.

====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====

This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.

====What do you do about stat-hackers?====

Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.

==Registration and Login==

====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient. 
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox. 
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.

Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far). 
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.

If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.

====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====

'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]

Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].

====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====

Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).

====Can you change my username or rename my account?====

Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.

'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed.

Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).

Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.

====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.

=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."

=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.

==Account Pruning and Deletion==

====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====

Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse (i.e. not logging into the '''tracker account''' within 11 months). Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier. (See also: "[[Account_Restrictions#Forum_Bans|Forum Account]]").

====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====

Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").

==User Classes==

====What are the different user classes?====

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!'''Class'''
!'''Description'''
|-
| '''User'''
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.
|-
| '''Power User'''
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.
|-
| '''Uploader'''
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.
|-
| '''Power Uploader'''
| These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the BakaBT community. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
| '''Moderator/Admins'''
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

====How do I become a Power User?====
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.

====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====

User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.

==Warnings and Bans==

===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"

::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''
::
::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?
::
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].

::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''
::
::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].

==Privacy==

====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====

Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.

====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====

You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.

====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====

Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.

= Torrent and Tracker Issues =

==Common Torrent Error Messages==

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!width=50%|"Failure: you are warned, you are not allowed to download, see our wiki for more info"
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent pass"

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'''Cause:''' 
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].

''Solution:'' 
Seed more and improve your ratio.

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'''Cause #1:''' 
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.

''Solution:'' 
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.

'''Cause #2:''' 
The torrent is using an expired public key. Note: Public key is only valid until the end of the month.

''Solution:'' 
Re-download the torrent file from the site.

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'''Cause:''' 
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

''Solution:'' 
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].

If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.
 
 
'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.

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'''Cause:''' 
The tracker is down

''Solution:'' 
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.

If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.

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'''Cause:''' 
You are downloading too many torrents.

''Solution:'' 
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.

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'''Cause:''' 
Your torrent client is not in the [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php whitelist].

''Solution:'' 
Use a torrent client that is in the [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php whitelist]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.

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'''Cause:''' 
You are '''not''' even looking in the right place to find what the error actually is.

''Solution:'' 
Find the trackers tab in your client, and see what status message is displayed next to the tracker url. Now you can troubleshoot further by referring to torrent error messages.

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==Common Torrent-related Problems==

===Well known site errors===

Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.

====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====

You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.
Examples:
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.
# Torrents not in correct tabs
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs

====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it should go away after a few hours.

====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====

'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly) 
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey 
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible 
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people 
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker. 
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.

''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so you will have to re-download your torrents. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.

To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.

====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====

'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.

''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.

====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then: Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.

If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step. Use only official non-beta clients.

====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====

Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.

Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.

However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly

# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)

Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be.
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.

=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.

===What are bonus torrents?===
Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time.

Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.

Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage]]) Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===
Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.

(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)

==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==

====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====

Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.

See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"

====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===

'''[F]''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''.

When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio.

Torrents with specific type of content ([http://bakabt.me/browse.php?only=1&hd=1&reorder=1&q=1080p 1080p torrents], [http://bakabt.me/browse.php?only=1&c7=1&reorder=1 Artbooks], [http://bakabt.me/browse.php?only=1&c8=1&reorder=1 Music Videos], and [http://bakabt.me/browse.php?ordertype=size&only=0&reorder=1&q=&order=1 torrents smaller than 100 MB]) are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution.

'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.

'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''[F]''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.

====How often does global freeleech happen?====

Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.

====The tracker went down. What do I do?====

You wait until the tracker comes back up.

====Why did the tracker go down?====

Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.

====What shouldn't I do?====

* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period.
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.

=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=

==Common Questions==

====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====

''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.

''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.

====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab.

The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.

====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====

''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.

An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')

See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]

====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====

See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"

====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.

The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.

====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====
# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).

It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as Anirena, Minglong or Nyaa) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.

====What is a torrent passkey?====

See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]

====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====

See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]

==Connectivity and Speed Issues==

If your question falls under any of these categories:
# Cannot access BakaBT
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues
# Proxying and proxies
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT
# Slow downloading/uploading

Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.

==Torrenting Issues==

====I can't leech/seed a torrent====

If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]

====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====

Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.

If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.

''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.

====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====

See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"

====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====

BitTorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====

See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]
If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".

====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====

See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".

= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =

== Torrent Offer System ==

====What does 'New' mean?====
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download. 
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given.

====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====

Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.

====What is 'On hold' status?====

Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason. 
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.

====Why can't I offer new torrents?====

Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

====I have another question related to torrents and offers====

If it is any of the following questions:
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?
# What should I put in the description?
# How should I name my files?
# What are good keywords for my torrent?
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?
# How do I attach extra files?
# What should I put in my torrents?
# What is this torrent swapping feature?

Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"

== Torrent Adoption System ==

====Why should I adopt a torrent?====

At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.

''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters must have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''

''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is '''false'''.
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''

====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====

* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.
* It helps if you have a portfolio.
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.

====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====

Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description_Content|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).

====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====

[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.

= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =

RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.

= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =

No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.

= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =

Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.

For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.

After logging in click on "Add one by clicking here", choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.

= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =

So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?
# [[Site Rules]]
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]
# [[Troubleshooting]]
# [[Account Restrictions]]
# [[How to make an offer]]
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.
* Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
* Help us in helping you. Do '''not''' just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored. This phrase is subject to change.

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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.

= Site information and Basic Help =

==What makes BakaBT different?==
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.

All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.

Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

==How do I...==

====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.

On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).

====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).

====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).

====Report problems that I noticed?====
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.

::''Reporting Torrents''
::
::The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])
::# It has corrupted files
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it). Please note that a single broken image is not grounds for reporting, if all other images conform to the rules. Report if images are of wrong resolution, don't have subtitles or are in the wrong format.
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.
::
::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).

::''Reporting Comments''
::
::Report comments if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].
::
::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.

::''Reporting Forum Posts''
::
::Report forum posts if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].
::
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.

::''Reporting Stat-Hackers''
::
::If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.

::''Reporting Site Errors''
::
::Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.

::''Other Reports''

::Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.

==Why is some content on the blacklist?==
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.

Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into *trouble*.

==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==

We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.

The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).

Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.

=Account information=

====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====

One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.

====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====

This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.

====What do you do about stat-hackers?====

Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.

==Registration and Login==

====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient. 
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox. 
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.

Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far). 
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.

If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.

====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====

'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]

Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].

====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====

Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).

====Can you change my username or rename my account?====

Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.

'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed.

Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).

Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.

====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.

=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."

=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.

====== I sold my laptop to a friend of mine buy when he make an account on bakabt it got suspended what can he do ?

==Account Pruning and Deletion==

====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====

Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse (i.e. not logging in within 11 months). Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.

====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====

Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").

==User Classes==

====What are the different user classes?====

{| cellpadding="5" border="1"
|-
!'''Class'''
!'''Description'''
|-
| '''User'''
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.
|-
| '''Power User'''
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.
|-
| '''Uploader'''
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.
|-
| '''Power Uploader'''
| These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the BakaBT community.
|-
| '''Moderator/Admins'''
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

====How do I become a Power User?====
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.

====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====

User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.

==Warnings and Bans==

===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"

::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''
::
::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?
::
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].

::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''
::
::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].

==Privacy==

====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====

Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.

====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====

You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.

====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====

Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.

= Torrent and Tracker Issues =

==Common Torrent Error Messages==

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|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent pass"

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].

''Solution:'' 
Seed more and improve your ratio.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause #1:''' 
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.

''Solution:'' 
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.

'''Cause #2:''' 
The torrent is using an expired public key. Note: Public key is valid only for 1 month.

''Solution:'' 
Re-download the torrent file from the site.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent" 
!width=50%|"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

''Solution:'' 
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].

If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.
 
 
'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
The tracker is down

''Solution:'' 
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.

If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" 
!width=50%|"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
You are downloading too many torrents.

''Solution:'' 
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].

''Solution:'' 
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.

|}

==Common Torrent-related Problems==

===Well known site errors===

Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.

====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====

You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.
Examples:
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.
# Torrents not in correct tabs
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs

====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it should go away after a few hours.

====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====

'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly) 
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey 
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible 
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people 
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker. 
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.

''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so you will have to re-download your torrents. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.

To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.

====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====

'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.

''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.

====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then: Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.

If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step. Use only official non-beta clients.

====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====

Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.

Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.

However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly

# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)

Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be.
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.

=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time.

Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.

Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage]]) Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.

(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)

==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==

====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====

Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.

See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"

====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===

'''[F]''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''.

When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio.

Torrents with specific type of content (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution.

'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.

'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''[F]''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.

====How often does global freeleech happen?====

Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.

====The tracker went down. What do I do?====

You wait until the tracker comes back up.

====Why did the tracker go down?====

Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.

====What shouldn't I do?====

* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period.
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.

=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=

==Common Questions==

====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====

''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.

''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.

====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab.

The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.

====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====

''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.

An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')

See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]

====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====

See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"

====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.

The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.

====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====

# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).

It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.

====What is a torrent passkey?====

See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]

====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====

See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]

==Connectivity and Speed Issues==

If your question falls under any of these categories:
# Cannot access BakaBT
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues
# Proxying and proxies
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT
# Slow downloading/uploading

Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.

==Torrenting Issues==

====I can't leech/seed a torrent====

If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]

====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====

Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.

If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.

''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.

====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====

See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"

====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====

BitTorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====

See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]
If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".

====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====

See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".

= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =

== Torrent Offer System ==

====What does 'New' mean?====
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download. 
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given.

====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====

Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.

====What is 'On hold' status?====

Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason. 
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.

====Why can't I offer new torrents?====

Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

====I have another question related to torrents and offers====

If it is any of the following questions:
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?
# What should I put in the description?
# How should I name my files?
# What are good keywords for my torrent?
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?
# How do I attach extra files?
# What should I put in my torrents?
# What is this torrent swapping feature?

Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"

== Torrent Adoption System ==

====Why should I adopt a torrent?====

At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.

''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters must have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''

''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is '''false'''.
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''

====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====

* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.
* It helps if you have a portfolio.
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.

====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====

Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description_Content|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).

====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====

[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.

= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =

RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.

= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =

No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.

= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =

Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.

For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.

After logging in click on "Add one by clicking here", choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.

= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =

So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?
# [[Site Rules]]
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]
# [[Troubleshooting]]
# [[Account Restrictions]]
# [[How to make an offer]]
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.
* Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
* Help us in helping you. Do '''not''' just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored. This phrase is subject to change.

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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.

= Site information and Basic Help =

==What makes BakaBT different?==
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.

All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.

Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

==How do I...==

====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.

On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).

====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).

====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).

====Report problems that I noticed?====
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.

::''Reporting Torrents''
::
::The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])
::# It has corrupted files
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it). Please note that a single broken image is not grounds for reporting, if all other images conform to the rules. Report if images are of wrong resolution, don't have subtitles or are in the wrong format.
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.
::
::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).

::''Reporting Comments''
::
::Report comments if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].
::
::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.

::''Reporting Forum Posts''
::
::Report forum posts if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].
::
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.

::''Reporting Stat-Hackers''
::
::If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.

::''Reporting Site Errors''
::
::Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.

::''Other Reports''

::Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.

==Why is some content on the blacklist?==
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.

Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into *trouble*.

==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==

We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.

The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).

Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.

=Account information=

====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====

One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.

====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====

This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.

====What do you do about stat-hackers?====

Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.

==Registration and Login==

====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient. 
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox. 
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.

Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far). 
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.

If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.

====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====

'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]

Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].

====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====

Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).

====Can you change my username or rename my account?====

Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.

'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed.

Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).

Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.

====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.

=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."

=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.

==Account Pruning and Deletion==

====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====

Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse (i.e. not logging in within 11 months). Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.

====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====

Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").

==User Classes==

====What are the different user classes?====

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!'''Class'''
!'''Description'''
|-
| '''User'''
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.
|-
| '''Power User'''
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.
|-
| '''Uploader'''
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.
|-
| '''Power Uploader'''
| These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the BakaBT community.
|-
| '''Moderator/Admins'''
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

====How do I become a Power User?====
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.

====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====

User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.

==Warnings and Bans==

===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"

::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''
::
::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?
::
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].

::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''
::
::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].

==Privacy==

====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====

Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.

====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====

You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.

====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====

Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.

= Torrent and Tracker Issues =

==Common Torrent Error Messages==

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!width=50%|Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent pass"

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'''Cause:''' 
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].

''Solution:'' 
Seed more and improve your ratio.

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'''Cause #1:''' 
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.

''Solution:'' 
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.

'''Cause #2:''' 
The torrent is using an expired public key. Note: Public key is valid for 2 months.

''Solution:'' 
Re-download the torrent file from the site.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent" 
!width=50%|"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

''Solution:'' 
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].

If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.
 
 
'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.

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'''Cause:''' 
The tracker is down

''Solution:'' 
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.

If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" 
!width=50%|"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
You are downloading too many torrents.

''Solution:'' 
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.

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'''Cause:''' 
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].

''Solution:'' 
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.

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==Common Torrent-related Problems==

===Well known site errors===

Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.

====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====

You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.
Examples:
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.
# Torrents not in correct tabs
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs

====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it should go away after a few hours.

====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====

'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly) 
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey 
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible 
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people 
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker. 
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.

''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so you will have to re-download your torrents. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.

To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.

====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====

'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.

''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.

====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then: Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.

If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step. Use only official non-beta clients.

====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====

Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.

Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.

However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly

# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)

Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be.
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.

=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time.

Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.

Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage]]) Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.

(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)

==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==

====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====

Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.

See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"

====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===

'''[F]''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''.

When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio.

Torrents with specific type of content (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution.

'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.

'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''[F]''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.

====How often does global freeleech happen?====

Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.

====The tracker went down. What do I do?====

You wait until the tracker comes back up.

====Why did the tracker go down?====

Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.

====What shouldn't I do?====

* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period.
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.

=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=

==Common Questions==

====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====

''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.

''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.

====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab.

The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.

====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====

''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.

An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')

See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]

====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====

See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"

====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.

The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.

====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====

# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).

It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.

====What is a torrent passkey?====

See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]

====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====

See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]

==Connectivity and Speed Issues==

If your question falls under any of these categories:
# Cannot access BakaBT
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues
# Proxying and proxies
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT
# Slow downloading/uploading

Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.

==Torrenting Issues==

====I can't leech/seed a torrent====

If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]

====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====

Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.

If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.

''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.

====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====

See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"

====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====

BitTorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====

See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]
If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".

====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====

See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".

= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =

== Torrent Offer System ==

====What does 'New' mean?====
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download. 
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given.

====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====

Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.

====What is 'On hold' status?====

Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason. 
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.

====Why can't I offer new torrents?====

Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

====I have another question related to torrents and offers====

If it is any of the following questions:
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?
# What should I put in the description?
# How should I name my files?
# What are good keywords for my torrent?
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?
# How do I attach extra files?
# What should I put in my torrents?
# What is this torrent swapping feature?

Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"

== Torrent Adoption System ==

====Why should I adopt a torrent?====

At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.

''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters must have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''

''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is '''false'''.
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''

====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====

* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.
* It helps if you have a portfolio.
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.

====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====

Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description_Content|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).

====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====

[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.

= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =

RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.

= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =

No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.

= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =

Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.

For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.

After logging in click on "Add one by clicking here", choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.

= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =

So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?
# [[Site Rules]]
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]
# [[Troubleshooting]]
# [[Account Restrictions]]
# [[How to make an offer]]
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.
* Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
* Help us in helping you. Do '''not''' just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored. This phrase is subject to change.

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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.

= Site information and Basic Help =

==What makes BakaBT different?==
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.

All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.

Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

==How do I...==

====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.

On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).

====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).

====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.

On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).

====Report problems that I noticed?====
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.

::''Reporting Torrents''
::
::The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])
::# It has corrupted files
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it). Please note that a single broken image is not grounds for reporting, if all other images conform to the rules. Report if images are of wrong resolution, don't have subtitles or are in the wrong format.
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.
::
::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).

::''Reporting Comments''
::
::Report comments if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].
::
::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.

::''Reporting Forum Posts''
::
::Report forum posts if:
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].
::
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.

::''Reporting Stat-Hackers''
::
::If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.

::''Reporting Site Errors''
::
::Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.

::''Other Reports''

::Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.

==Why is some content on the blacklist?==
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.

Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into *trouble*.

==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==

We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.

The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).

Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.

=Account information=

====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====

One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.

====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====

This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.

====What do you do about stat-hackers?====

Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.

==Registration and Login==

====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient. 
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox. 
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.

Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far). 
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.

If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.

====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====

'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]

Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].

====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====

Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).

====Can you change my username or rename my account?====

Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.

'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed.

Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).

Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.

====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.

=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."

=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.

==Account Pruning and Deletion==

====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====

Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse (i.e. not logging in within 11 months). Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.

====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====

Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").

==User Classes==

====What are the different user classes?====

{| cellpadding="5" border="1"
|-
!'''Class'''
!'''Description'''
|-
| '''User'''
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.
|-
| '''Power User'''
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.
|-
| '''Uploader'''
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.
|-
| '''Power Uploader'''
| These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the BakaBT community.
|-
| '''Moderator/Admins'''
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

====How do I become a Power User?====
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.

====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====

User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.

==Warnings and Bans==

===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"

::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''
::
::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?
::
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].

::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''
::
::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].

==Privacy==

====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====

Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.

====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====

You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.

====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====

Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.

= Torrent and Tracker Issues =

==Common Torrent Error Messages==

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|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent pass"

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].

''Solution:'' 
Seed more and improve your ratio.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause #1:''' 
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.

''Solution:'' 
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.

'''Cause #2:''' 
The torrent is using an expired public key.

''Solution:'' 
Re-download the torrent file from the site.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent" 
!width=50%|"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

''Solution:'' 
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].

If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.
 
 
'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
The tracker is down

''Solution:'' 
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.

If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.

|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"
!width=50%|"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" 
!width=50%|"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php" 

|-valign="top"
|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
You are downloading too many torrents.

''Solution:'' 
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.

|width="50%"|
'''Cause:''' 
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].

''Solution:'' 
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.

|}

==Common Torrent-related Problems==

===Well known site errors===

Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.

====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====

You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.
Examples:
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.
# Torrents not in correct tabs
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs

====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it should go away after a few hours.

====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====

'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly) 
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey 
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible 
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people 
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker. 
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.

''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so you will have to re-download your torrents. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.

To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.

====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====

'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.

''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.

====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then: Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.

If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step. Use only official non-beta clients.

====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====

Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.

Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.

However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly

# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)

Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be.
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.

=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time.

Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.

Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage]]) Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.

(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)

==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==

====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====

Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.

See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"

====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===

'''[F]''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''.

When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio.

Torrents with specific type of content (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution.

'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.

'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''[F]''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.

====How often does global freeleech happen?====

Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.

====The tracker went down. What do I do?====

You wait until the tracker comes back up.

====Why did the tracker go down?====

Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.

====What shouldn't I do?====

* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period.
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.

=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=

==Common Questions==

====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====

''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.

''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.

====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab.

The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.

====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====

''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.

An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')

See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]

====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====

See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"

====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.

The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.

====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====

# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).

It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.

====What is a torrent passkey?====

See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]

====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====

See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]

==Connectivity and Speed Issues==

If your question falls under any of these categories:
# Cannot access BakaBT
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues
# Proxying and proxies
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT
# Slow downloading/uploading

Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.

==Torrenting Issues==

====I can't leech/seed a torrent====

If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]

====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====

Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.

If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.

''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.

====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====

See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"

====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====

BitTorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====

See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]
If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".

====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====

See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".

= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =

== Torrent Offer System ==

====What does 'New' mean?====
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download. 
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given.

====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====

Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.

====What is 'On hold' status?====

Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason. 
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.

====Why can't I offer new torrents?====

Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

====I have another question related to torrents and offers====

If it is any of the following questions:
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?
# What should I put in the description?
# How should I name my files?
# What are good keywords for my torrent?
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?
# How do I attach extra files?
# What should I put in my torrents?
# What is this torrent swapping feature?

Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"

== Torrent Adoption System ==

====Why should I adopt a torrent?====

At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.

''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters must have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''

''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is '''false'''.
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''

====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====

* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.
* It helps if you have a portfolio.
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.

====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====

Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description_Content|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).

====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====

[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.

= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =

RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.

= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =

No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.

= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =

Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.

For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.

After logging in click on "Add one by clicking here", choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.

= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =

So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?
# [[Site Rules]]
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]
# [[Troubleshooting]]
# [[Account Restrictions]]
# [[How to make an offer]]
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.
* Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
* Help us in helping you. Do '''not''' just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored. This phrase is subject to change.