How to create torrent files

2008-11-30T23:27:11Z

JeSuisPrete: Edit: uTorrent -> µTorrent.

This article is aimed at providing a simple guide for BoxTorrents users to follow when creating torrents and offering them to the BoxTorrents tracker. Remember to read the [[Blacklist]] before attempting to offer to the tracker.

==Creating Torrent Files with Different Clients==

''Note:'' Ensure that the folder does not contain [[FAQ#What are "extra files" and what should I add?|improper files]] before creating the torrent, unless you have already set up exclusive file filters that remove such files from the created torrent.

;Azureus:

''Please update''

;µTorrent 1.6.0 -1.8.1:
[[http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/kureshii/box%20images/maketorrent.jpg Image:uTorrent's "create torrent" window (with necessary options checked)]]
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD)
# Open uTorrent
# Select '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent''', or alternatively select the '''Create New Torrent''' button
# To select a single file, select '''Add File'''. To select a folder containing files and folders, select '''Add Directory'''.
# Select the files or folders you wish to upload and press '''OK'''.
# In the Trackers box, add the address '''http://tracker.boxtorrents.com:2710/announce.php'''
# Be sure that the 'Piece Size' value is set to '''Auto'''.
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''private torrent'''.
# Select '''Create and Save as'''..., the .torrent file will be created.
# Select the destination you wish your file to be created in and click '''Save'''.
# You are done. You are now ready to offer to the tracker.

;Official BitTorrent 6
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD)
# Open BitTorrent
# Select '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent''', or alternatively select the '''Create New Torrent''' button (The icon looks like a Sun for 6.0.0 to 6.0.3 | a magic wand on 6.1)
# To select a single file, select '''Add File'''. To select a folder containing files and folders, select '''Add Directory'''.
# Select the files or folders you wish to upload and press '''OK'''.
# In the Trackers box, add the address '''http://tracker.boxtorrents.com:2710/announce.php'''
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''Private torrent'''. <sup>'''1'''</sup>
# Select '''Create and Save as'''..., the .torrent file will be created.
# Select the destination you wish your file to be created in and click '''Save'''.
# You are done. You are now ready to offer to the tracker.

<sup>'''1'''</sup> - Also, you may want to check '''Start seeding''' so you do not have to worry about doing so later.

;Transmission 1.3x:
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD)
# Open Transmission
# Select '''File > Create Torrent File...''' or click the Create Torrent File button on the toolbar
# Select your file(s) or folder(s) in the file dialog that opens and press '''Select'''
# Click the "+" button under the Trackers box and add the address '''http://tracker.boxtorrents.com:2710/announce.php'''
# In the comments box, type any information that you want downloaders to know (this may include the author's name, torrent contents, or other information about the torrent)
# Check the '''Private''' checkbox
# Select where you would like your torrent file to be saved to by clicking '''Change...''' and click '''Select'''
# Click '''Create'''. You are now ready to offer your torrent to the BoxTorrents tracker.

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How to create torrent files