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<div>A '''''BitTorrent client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 4em; line-height:1.2em;">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at<br />http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed to be used with the BakaBT tracker.<br />
*<b>More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here]</b>.<br />
*If your preferred client/version is not in this list you can appeal at the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469 "Request to add clients to the whitelist" thread].<br />
*If a whitelisted client has been updated (and no one has reported that new version yet), you can report it in the [https://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=44098.0 "Report *new* whitelisted client versions" thread]. <span style="color: red">DO NOT report a new version again if someone else has already reported it!</span><br />
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====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
* Development has been stalled for a while. BiglyBT is continueing with the Vuze codebase while removing some of the less popular/annoying things, such as ads. '''It might be sensible to switch to.<br />
'''<br />
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====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers.<br />
* Due to a major security problem no versions of BitTorrent are whitelisted anymore. See [https://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=47778.0 here] for more info.<br />
<br />
====BiglyBT====<br />
; [https://www.biglybt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.x, 2.x, 3.0, 3.1 <br />
* BiglyBT is the continuation of the Vuze/Azureus open source project first created in 2003.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.3.x, 2.0.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x, 0.4.x (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[https://www.libtorrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://rakshasa.github.io/rtorrent/ many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: <br />
:2.<br />
::2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases) <br />
::2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.6.7, 2.6.9, 2.7.2, <br />
::2.7.3, 2.8.4, 2.8.5, 2.9.10, 2.9.11 <br />
:3.<br />
::3.0.10, 3.0.11, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.2.4, 3.2.5<br />
::3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.3.3 - 3.3.7, 3.3.10 - 3.3.16 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
:4.<br />
::4.0.4 (upload and download speeds may be unstable with this version), <br />
::4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.3.0, 4.3.0.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, <br />
::4.3.4.1, 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9<br />
::4.4.4, 4.4.5<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotely through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: <br />
:1<br />
::1.86, 1.88, 1.98, 1.99<br />
:2<br />
::2.16, 2.18, <br />
::2.25, 2.27, <br />
::2.38, <br />
::2.43, 2.47, 2.48, <br />
::2.51, 2.53, 2.55, 2.56, 2.57, 2.58, 2.59, <br />
::2.61, 2.62, 2.63, 2.64, 2.66, 2.68, <br />
::2.72, 2.73, 2.74, 2.76, 2.77, 2.79, <br />
::2.81, 2.83, 2.84, 2.85, 2.86, 2.87, 2.89 (Windows, Linux)<br />
:3<br />
::3.11<br />
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* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.x, 2.x, 3.'''0''' (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions:<br />
# 1.6.1, 1.8.5, 2.2.1<br />
#<s>mac0.9.x beta, mac1.0, mac1.0.2</s>, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14, mac1.6.4, mac1.6.5, mac1.7.13, mac1.8.4, mac1.8.6, mac1.8.7 (Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
#uTorrent Android 1.21.29 (Client for android devices)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
# '''NOTE 1:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
# '''NOTE 2:''' Please refrain from asking for whitelisting of newly released stable versions of µtorrent. Due to bad experience with bug prone "stable" releases new µtorrent versions are whitelisted with some delay<br />
* Due to a major security problem most versions of µtorrent for windows are not whitelisted anymore. See [https://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=47778.0 here] for more info. '''We recommend switching to a more modern client!'''<br />
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<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
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<!-- Strike (short brackets <s></s>) is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
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====Other clients====<br />
#ABC 3.x<br />
#aTorrent 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 2.1, 2.2 (Android)<br />
#Cloud torrent 0.8.25<br />
#Flud 1.2.8, 1.4.2, 1.4.5, 1.4.7, 1.4.8, 1.4.9, 1.5.12, 1.6.1, 1.7.1, 1.8x (Android)<br />
#LH-ABC 3.x<br />
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==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients:<br />
<br />
==='''µTorrent 3.3.2 and above.'''===<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
* This client is made to leech only. This is a community where everyone leeches and everyone seeds. We don't allow clients only meant to leech.<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareaza, one false and the true client. '''Shareaza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareaza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5984BT clients2015-01-16T22:11:56Z<p>Brunoais: Increasing the warning's font size</p>
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<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 4em; line-height:1.2em;">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at<br />http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br />
*<b>More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here]</b>.<br />
*If your preferred client/version is not in this list you can appeal at the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469 "Request to add clients to the whitelist" thread].<br />
*To discuss additions, you can also interact in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305 "Client whitelist discussion" thread].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotely through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions:<br />
#1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <s>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</s>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5,<br />
#<s>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</s>, 2.0.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1,<br />
#3.0, <s>3.1</s>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3,<br />
#<s>mac0.9.x beta, mac1.0</s>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
# '''NOTE 1:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
# '''NOTE 2:''' Please refrain from asking for whitelisting of newly released stable versions of µtorrent. Due to bad experience with bug prone "stable" releases new µtorrent versions are whitelisted with some delay<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike (short brackets <s></s>) is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients:<br />
<br />
==='''µTorrent 3.3.2 and above.'''===<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
* This client is made to leech only. This is a community where everyone leeches and everyone seeds. We don't allow clients only meant to leech.<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5978For First Timers2014-08-06T06:27:22Z<p>Brunoais: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) */</p>
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New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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===Why am I not seeding?===<br />
Seeding depends on other people connecting to you and downloading, it's not everyone who will instantly get to seed, we take turns, which happens more often than not here because everything in BakaBT is heavily seeded, which means that there are more people seeding stuff than leeching (downloading). Basically, think of it like the economy, if there are more sellers (seeder) than buyers (leecher), then the sellers don't get the sell much on average because there are just too little buyers. Just keep seeding, and check your user page to see if your torrents are active or not.<br />
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==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
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*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
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Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
'''For more recent versions of utorrent, the alternative way as described in the next section below has been having better success rate.'''<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=42451 '''Here's a similar question you may have, if you are having trouble'''].<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=42451 '''Here's a similar question you may have'''].<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
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#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
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In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
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For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
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==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
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|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost has been covered.<br />
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Currently we accept donations through a number of payment processors (depending on your region) and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
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===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
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===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
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===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
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'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
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==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
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|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
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Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
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|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
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The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
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=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
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Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
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==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
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==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
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==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
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No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
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=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
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The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
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Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5977For First Timers2014-08-06T06:26:36Z<p>Brunoais: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way */ ; added link</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
|}<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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<br />
===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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===Why am I not seeding?===<br />
Seeding depends on other people connecting to you and downloading, it's not everyone who will instantly get to seed, we take turns, which happens more often than not here because everything in BakaBT is heavily seeded, which means that there are more people seeding stuff than leeching (downloading). Basically, think of it like the economy, if there are more sellers (seeder) than buyers (leecher), then the sellers don't get the sell much on average because there are just too little buyers. Just keep seeding, and check your user page to see if your torrents are active or not.<br />
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==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
<br />
*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
<br />
Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
'''For more recent versions of utorrent, the alternative way as described in the next section below has been having better success rate.'''<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
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<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=42451 '''Here's a similar question you may have'''].<br />
<br />
===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
<br />
#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
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For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
<br />
==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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<br />
===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost has been covered.<br />
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Currently we accept donations through a number of payment processors (depending on your region) and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
<br />
===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
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<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
<br />
==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
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The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
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<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
<br />
==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
<br />
==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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<br />
=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
<br />
Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5976For First Timers2014-08-06T06:23:53Z<p>Brunoais: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) */</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
|}<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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<br />
===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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===Why am I not seeding?===<br />
Seeding depends on other people connecting to you and downloading, it's not everyone who will instantly get to seed, we take turns, which happens more often than not here because everything in BakaBT is heavily seeded, which means that there are more people seeding stuff than leeching (downloading). Basically, think of it like the economy, if there are more sellers (seeder) than buyers (leecher), then the sellers don't get the sell much on average because there are just too little buyers. Just keep seeding, and check your user page to see if your torrents are active or not.<br />
<br />
==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
<br />
*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
<br />
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
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Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
'''For more recent versions of utorrent, the alternative way as described in the next section below has been having better success rate.'''<br />
<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
Only use this alternative way if you are having trouble following the previous one.<br />
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<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
<br />
#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
<br />
For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
<br />
==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
<br />
The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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<br />
===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost has been covered.<br />
<br />
Currently we accept donations through a number of payment processors (depending on your region) and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
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===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
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<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
<br />
==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
<br />
The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
<br />
==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
<br />
==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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<br />
=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
<br />
Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5975For First Timers2014-08-06T06:23:21Z<p>Brunoais: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) */</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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===Why am I not seeding?===<br />
Seeding depends on other people connecting to you and downloading, it's not everyone who will instantly get to seed, we take turns, which happens more often than not here because everything in BakaBT is heavily seeded, which means that there are more people seeding stuff than leeching (downloading). Basically, think of it like the economy, if there are more sellers (seeder) than buyers (leecher), then the sellers don't get the sell much on average because there are just too little buyers. Just keep seeding, and check your user page to see if your torrents are active or not.<br />
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==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
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*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
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Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
'''For more recent versions of utorrent, the alternative way as described below has been having better success rate.'''<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
Only use this alternative way if you are having trouble following the previous one.<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
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#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
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In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
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For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
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==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost has been covered.<br />
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Currently we accept donations through a number of payment processors (depending on your region) and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
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===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
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===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
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===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
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'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
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==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
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|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
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Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
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|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
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The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
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<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
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==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
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==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
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==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
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Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5974For First Timers2014-08-06T06:22:36Z<p>Brunoais: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) */ ; pointing towards the alternative way.</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
<br />
Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
<br />
BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
<br />
# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
<br />
If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
<br />
<br />
===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
<br />
Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
<br />
===Why am I not seeding?===<br />
Seeding depends on other people connecting to you and downloading, it's not everyone who will instantly get to seed, we take turns, which happens more often than not here because everything in BakaBT is heavily seeded, which means that there are more people seeding stuff than leeching (downloading). Basically, think of it like the economy, if there are more sellers (seeder) than buyers (leecher), then the sellers don't get the sell much on average because there are just too little buyers. Just keep seeding, and check your user page to see if your torrents are active or not.<br />
<br />
==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
<br />
*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
<br />
Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
<br />
''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
For more recent versions of utorrent, the alternative way as described below has been having better success rate.<br />
<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
Only use this alternative way if you are having trouble following the previous one.<br />
<br />
<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
<br />
#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
<br />
For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
<br />
==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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<br />
==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
<br />
<br />
===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost has been covered.<br />
<br />
Currently we accept donations through a number of payment processors (depending on your region) and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
<br />
===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
<br />
<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
<br />
==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
<br />
The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
<br />
==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
<br />
==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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<br />
=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
<br />
Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Rules&diff=5921Rules2014-04-08T14:27:05Z<p>Brunoais: No automated messages</p>
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=General Guidelines=<br />
These guidelines apply for the entire site (Tracker, Forums, Blog, Wiki and IRC channels).<br />
* NO advertising allowed without staff permission.<br />
* NO pornography-related material.<br />
** Relevant hentai graphics allowed in torrent descriptions of hentai material<br />
** Hentai discussions not allowed on forums (except in the Hentai forum).<br />
** No linking to loli/shota material<br />
* NO flaming, no sexist/racist/religious/discriminatory comments.<br />
* NO group/staff/site bashing or insulting.<br />
* RESPECT other members. If you yourself do not like being mistreated or disrespected, don't go doing it to others.<br />
* Do not use colour excessively on comments, forum posts, and in our IRC channel.<br />
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[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, suspensions and/or bans]] may be dealt for flouting the above rules.<br />
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When addressing staff:<br />
* Please under no circumstance disrespect the mods. They patrol BakaBT for the community, volunteering their time helping out.<br />
* We will NOT tolerate any abuse towards any members of the staff (doing so may result in a possible ban).<br />
* If you feel you have been mistreated by a staff member, ''do not insult or bitch at them''. Contact one of the [[Staff List#Admins|administrators/owners]] so we can resolve this in a civil manner.<br />
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Situations not covered by the rules will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. If you see any infringement of rules and it doesn't look like any action has been taken, [[FAQ#How_do_I...|report it through the appropriate channels]]. If you have any questions you can find us at [[IRC|#bakabt-support on irc.rizon.net]] or leave us a PM.<br />
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===FINAL NOTE===<br />
'''<span style="font-size:110%;">Like all groups that do not like wasting time on internet ethics, BakaBT staff reserve the right to make final decisions without further explanation. We enforce fairness based on our own judgement. This site is not a democracy.</span>'''<br><br />
If you just received your first ban for pushing things a little too far and would like to be unbanned, the best way to do so is to drop by [[IRC|#bakabt-support]], politely explain your point of view in a few lines and put in a request to be unbanned. If you choose to push the issue, insist on an explanation, demand a re-analysis of the situation, or tell us how to do our moderating etc, expect a full ban (on IRC channel, tracker and forums).<br />
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=Tracker Guidelines=<br />
These guidelines exist to protect fair users and to keep BakaBT a happy community.<br />
* Do not go against staff members' wishes.<br />
* Do not upload your private torrent files (.torrent files that you downloaded when logged in) to other trackers.<br />
* [[FAQ#Can I upload your torrents to other trackers?|Do not hotlink to our torrent files]] from other sites, link to the description page instead.<br />
* '''[[Account Restrictions#Warnings|If your overall ratio is too low, your account will be warned]].'''<br />
* Only [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted]] torrent clients/applications may be used. Do not ask for [[BT Clients#Blacklist|blacklisted]] clients to be whitelisted.<br />
* Stat-hacking/cheating in any form may result in [[Account Restrictions#Bans|bans]] with or without warning. That means attempting to modify your data transfer statistics in any way.<br />
* No posting of "please seed", "please approve this", "when will this be approved", "will seed this", "will download this", "thanks" and other similarly useless comments in the torrent comments page. [[Account Restrictions#Why was I warned?|Users who post such comments will have their accounts warned]]. Complaints of a release's file size will also not be tolerated. Torrent comments are strictly for comments relating to the torrent and its content (i.e. not a ranting place for you).<br />
* Multi-accounting is not allowed. [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Users suspected of multi-accounting will have their accounts suspended or warned]].<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum, etc.) in user nicknames. [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|Users with such nicknames will have their accounts suspended]].<br />
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==Tracker Avatar Guidelines==<br />
Avatar image size limit:<br><br />
Keep in mind that avatars will be resized to 100px by 100px regardless of their original aspect ratio.<br />
* maximum height : none<br />
* maximum width : none<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
Avatar/Signature content:<br><br />
Same as [[Rules#Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines|Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines]]<br />
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==User Classes==<br />
See FAQ: [[FAQ#What are the different user classes?|What are the different user classes?]]<br />
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=Forum Guidelines=<br />
We try to keep BakaBT a place where anime fans can meet and discuss anime in a broad sense. To make sure BakaBT stays a happy community we need your assistance, please follow the rules stated below:<br />
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<b>When posting on the forums the following rules apply:</b><br />
* NO spam, one-word posts or double-posts (posting twice in a row).<br />
* NO colour/size spam (the use of colour and size is permitted if you need to emphasize something, not so you can use it on every post)<br />
* Topics must stay <u>on topic</u>. Discussion threads that stray off-topic will be locked if warnings are not heeded.<br />
* Type in comprehensible English (this means NO txt tlk and no 1337 5p34|<). If you don't, members are obliged to ignore you.<br />
* Trim your quotes. Use quotes reasonably, and out of courtesy to other people reading the board avoid making unnecessary quote walls. <br />
* NO "Should <member> be unbanned/banned/demodded/remodded" or similar polls/threads. These will be locked immediately, and possibly followed by restriction of forum privileges.<br />
* NO questioning admin decisions regarding site changes or actions. It happens for a reason. These reasons may or may not be given, do not keep pressing for them if they are not.<br />
* NO making threads about locked threads.<br />
* NO making threads asking for invites for other private sites/trackers.<br />
* NO linking to sites/trackers containing [[Blacklist|blacklisted]] material.<br />
* When asking for help or support in the support forums, give as much detailed information as you can.<br />
** If you're having issues with your torrent client, tell us which client you are using, which torrents you are having problems with, and give us some information about your connection settings, as well as ISP. More information is always welcome.<br />
** if you're having issues with playback, tell us what '''operating system''' you are using, which '''video player''' you are using, what your '''hardware specifications''' (CPU, chipset, GPU) are, which '''video file''' you are having problems with, and what the '''problem''' is (stuttering video? audio/video desync? subtitles not displaying), in detail.<br />
** Note that we are not a support forum for generic software/hardware issues (there are better places for that). You may ask about problems you have with other trackers or files you downloaded from elsewhere, but do not be surprised or angry to find that you do not get a reply, or that the thread is locked.<br />
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==Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines==<br />
Signature image size limit:<br />
* maximum height : 150px<br />
* maximum width : 500px<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
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Avatar image size limit:<br />
* maximum height : 200px<br />
* maximum width : 150px<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
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Avatar/Signature content:<br />
* Only one image allowed<br />
* NO nudity, pornography or linking to pornography (including hentai)<br />
* NO excessively ecchi avatars/signatures (images have to be SFW)<br />
* no advertising of other trackers (especially trackers containing [[Blacklist|blacklisted]] material)<br />
* no advertising or scamming in any form<br />
* only four lines of text allowed (one if it's used together with an image signature)<br />
** current limit is 255 characters<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum, etc.)<br />
* No bashing/hate/racism/etc. in the signatures either<br />
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=IRC Guidelines=<br />
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==#BakaBT==<br />
These guidelines exist to protect the sanity and happiness of IRC users.<br />
* No flaming. No spamming. No unsolicited advertising of site/services.<br />
* No excessive use of colours. ''Some'' colour formatting in IRC scripts is allowed.<br />
** Exception: the word "<span style="color: magenta;">fabulous</span>" may be highlighted ''only in magenta''.<br />
* No using capslock as typing cruise control. In other words, no excessive use of capital letters, or other forms of abuse of capital letters (such as random capitalisation).<br />
* No discussion of religion/drugs and other disapproved topics.<br>We try to stay liberal, but also have to consider the overall situation when it comes to these topics.<br>A torrent community is not the place for serious discussion of these topics.<br>If you want a serious discussion, find a more appropriate channel.<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum etc) in user nicknames. (This includes names from banned topics and impersonation.)<br />
* No WB scripts. IF you really like WBs, type them yourself manually or use a quotable database (such as [http://chalamius.se/quotes/ Chalamius']).<br />
* No automated messages, except the ones explicitly allowed by BakaBT staff.<br />
* No posting of pornographic-related material in the channel. Users caught posting them may find themselves banned. (You're allowed to discuss or request them sent privately).<br />
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==#bakabt-support==<br />
* This channel serves as a support channel '''for account-related issues only'''. For other enquiries, users should read the wiki, then post in the forums if there is no information in the wiki on the issue.<br />
* Users are not to PM staff unless asked to.<br />
* Users without any business on #bakabt-support will be kicked. Those with auto-rejoin will have their IPs banned until auto-rejoin is disabled.<br />
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=Torrent Content Upload Guidelines=<br />
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See: [[DO NOT UPLOAD#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|DO NOT UPLOAD]]<br />
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=Wiki Guidelines=<br />
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The wiki is for informative purposes only. Anyone found abusing it or intentionally editing it in a misleading manner will be banned from the site.</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5882For First Timers2013-09-25T14:04:55Z<p>Brunoais: Title didn't show the way I wanted</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
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*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
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Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way===<br />
Only use this alternative way if you are having trouble following the previous one.<br />
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# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
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#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
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In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
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For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
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==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost for the quartile (3 months) has been covered.<br />
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Currently we accept donations through AlertPay and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
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===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
<br />
<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
<br />
==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
<br />
The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
<br />
==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
<br />
==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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<br />
=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
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Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5881For First Timers2013-09-25T14:03:50Z<p>Brunoais: Added ==uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way== alternative for utorrent (Tried multiple times and was a success at the support channel)</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network] (aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
#Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
#Public trackers (e.g. Nyaa) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
#Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server (service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
<br />
<br />
===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
<br />
Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
<br />
Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
<br />
==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
<br />
*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
<br />
===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
<br />
Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
<br />
If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
<br />
If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
<br />
''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
<br />
===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
==uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) Alternative way==<br />
Only use this alternative way if you are having trouble following the previous one.<br />
<br />
<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent and let it start (leave "start torrent" checked) <br />
# Wait some time. 5 seconds should be enough.<br />
# Stop the torrent.<br />
# Now navigate to the directory where the files are (according to the example above, the directory would be:"F:\utorrent\[AHQ] Gungrave 01-26 [Dual Audio] H264,AAC,5.1")<br />
# Delete all the files inside that directory (if any exist)<br />
# Move (or copy) the files you have to that directory<br />
# Now go back to utorrent<br />
# Right-click on the torrent you just added, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
<br />
===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
<br />
#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
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<br />
In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
<br />
For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
<br />
==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
<br />
This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
*uTorrent for example allows users to highlight multiple files, and has a "Prioritize by File Order" option (available in the right-click context menu) that ranks priority from 15 (highest) to 1 (lowest) based on the order they are in. This means you will usually get the first file downloaded first, the second file downloaded second, etc. Not only does this allow you to watch the first episodes before the batch completes, but other users with the same idea in mind are more likely to utilize you as a seeder if you do this.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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<br />
===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for [[offer]]s that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost for the quartile (3 months) has been covered.<br />
<br />
Currently we accept donations through AlertPay and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?===<br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
<br />
<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
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==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The [[Offers]] Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
<br />
The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
<br />
Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
<br />
==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
<br />
==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stat-hack on your account though, and that's a permaban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
<br />
No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
<br />
=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
<br />
The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
<br />
<br />
=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
<br />
{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
<br />
|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<br />
<br />
Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5762BT clients2013-04-09T08:05:42Z<p>Brunoais: stupid wiki language!</p>
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<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br />
*<b>More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here]</b>.<br />
*If your preferred client/version is not in this list you can appeal at the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469 "Request to add clients to the whitelist" thread].<br />
*To discuss additions, you can also interact in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305 "Client whitelist discussion" thread].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions:<br />
#1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <s>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</s>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5,<br />
#<s>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</s>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1,<br />
#3.0, <s>3.1</s>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3,<br />
#<s>mac0.9.x beta, mac1.0</s>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
# '''NOTE 1:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
# '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
# '''NOTE 3:''' Please refrain from asking for whitelisting of newly released stable versions of µtorrent. Due to bad experience with bug prone "stable" releases new µtorrent versions are whitelisted with some delay<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike (short brackets <s></s>) is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
* This client is made to leech only. This is a community where everyone leeches and everyone seeds. We don't allow clients only meant to leech.<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5761BT clients2013-04-09T08:03:27Z<p>Brunoais: Make the more up to date list text more visible</p>
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<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br />
*'''More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].'''<br />
*If your preferred client/version is not in this list you can appeal at the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469 "Request to add clients to the whitelist" thread].<br />
*To discuss additions, you can also interact in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305 "Client whitelist discussion" thread].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions:<br />
#1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <s>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</s>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5,<br />
#<s>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</s>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1,<br />
#3.0, <s>3.1</s>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3,<br />
#<s>mac0.9.x beta, mac1.0</s>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
# '''NOTE 1:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
# '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
# '''NOTE 3:''' Please refrain from asking for whitelisting of newly released stable versions of µtorrent. Due to bad experience with bug prone "stable" releases new µtorrent versions are whitelisted with some delay<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike (short brackets <s></s>) is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
* This client is made to leech only. This is a community where everyone leeches and everyone seeds. We don't allow clients only meant to leech.<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5714BT clients2012-11-01T08:41:37Z<p>Brunoais: Why FlashGet is bad.</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br /><br />
More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <strike>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</strike>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, <strike>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</strike>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0, <strike>3.1</strike>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, <strike>mac0.9.x beta</strike>, <strike>mac1.0</strike>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
* '''NOTE:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
* '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
* This client is made to leech only. This is a community where everyone leeches and everyone seeds. We don't allow clients only meant to leech.<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5713BT clients2012-11-01T08:36:46Z<p>Brunoais: missing comma</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br /><br />
More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <strike>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</strike>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, <strike>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</strike>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0, <strike>3.1</strike>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, <strike>mac0.9.x beta</strike>, <strike>mac1.0</strike>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
* '''NOTE:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
* '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5712BT clients2012-11-01T08:36:21Z<p>Brunoais: utorrent 3.2 is currently supported</p>
<hr />
<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br /><br />
More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <strike>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</strike>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, <strike>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</strike>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0, <strike>3.1</strike>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2<strike>mac0.9.x beta</strike>, <strike>mac1.0</strike>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
* '''NOTE:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
* '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
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<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5711BT clients2012-11-01T08:35:18Z<p>Brunoais: Increased the size of the warning stating that the up-to-date version is not in this page</p>
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<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">'''The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php.'''</span><br /> <br />
<br />
Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br /><br />
More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].<br />
<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Tixati====<br />
;[http://tixati.com Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.8.3, 1.8.6 (Windows, Linux)<br />
* detailed views of all aspects of the swarm, including peers, pieces, files, and trackers<br />
* support for magnet links, so no need to download .torrent files if a simple magnet-link is available<br />
* super-efficient peer choking/unchoking algorithms ensure the fastest downloads<br />
* peer connection encryption for added security<br />
* full DHT (Distributed Hash Table) implementation for trackerless torrents, including detailed message traffic graphs and customizable event logging<br />
* advanced bandwidth charting of overall traffic and per-transfer traffic, with separate classification of protocol and file bytes, and with separate classification of outbound traffic for trading and seeding<br />
* highly flexible bandwidth throttling, including trading/seeding proportion adjustment and adjustable priority for individual transfers and peers<br />
* bitfield graphs that show the completeness of all downloaded files, what pieces other peers have available, and the health of the overall swarm<br />
* customizable event logging for each download, and individual event logs for all peers within the swarm<br />
* expert local file management functions which allow you to move files to a different partition even while downloading is still in progress<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
<br />
====µTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <strike>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</strike>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, <strike>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</strike>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 2.2.1, 3.0, <strike>3.1</strike>, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, <strike>mac0.9.x beta</strike>, <strike>mac1.0</strike>, mac1.0.2, mac1.0.3, mac1.5.12, mac1.5.13, mac1.5.14 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows, Mac OSX and WINE emulation.<br />
* '''NOTE:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
* '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
<br />
<!-- * Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin --><br />
<br />
<!-- Strike is to indicate that those versions were allowed, but not any more. This is to prevent any users of these versions to ask unnecessary questions in IRC and forums--><br />
<br />
==Do not ask list==<br />
<br />
Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
<br />
None currently on this list.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
<br />
====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
<br />
====FlashGet====<br />
<br />
====LimeWire====<br />
<br />
====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
<br />
====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:orange">Other Warnings</span>==<br />
<br />
Modification of clients to bypass our client requirements (spoofing) is explicitly forbidden.<br />
People caught doing this will be instantly and permanently banned. This is your only warning.<br />
<br />
The use of clients or proxies which have been modified to report incorrect stats to the tracker (cheating) is not allowed, and will result in a permanent ban.<br />
Additionally, your information will be passed on to representatives of other trackers, where you are liable to be banned as well.<br />
<br />
The testing of unstable clients by developers is not allowed. <br />
<br />
==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=IRC&diff=5652IRC2012-08-30T13:37:32Z<p>Brunoais: /* HexChat */</p>
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<div>[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 idles the IRC, which is not the case with the forum.<br />
<br />
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].<br />
<br />
==If you're new to IRC==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Make sure you read the [[Rules#IRC Guidelines|IRC Rules]] before joining the channels.<br />
<br />
===4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
# Go to [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php our webchat] page.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Click 'Chat'. You will automatically be connected to our main channel (#bakabt).<br />
# 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).<br />
<br />
===Alternative 4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
If the above method doesn't work for you (because your browser doesn't support iframes, maybe), this might work.<br />
# Go to [http://qchat.rizon.net/ Rizon QChat] page.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Type #bakabt-support in the second field. Leave Auth as 'None'.<br />
# Click 'Connect'. You will automatically be connected to the support channel (#bakabt-support).<br />
<br />
===What you need to know about #bakabt-support===<br />
In Rizon webchat interface:<br />
<br />
# The typing area is at the bottom of the page.<br />
# Users with '''%''' beside their name are channel half-operators (a.k.a. half-ops, hops, etc). Usually bots with special privileges (BBT).<br />
# 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).<br />
# 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 :)<br />
# Users with no symbol beside their names are (most likely) normal users.<br />
# 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.<br />
# 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.<br />
<br />
===What to do once you're in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Describe your problem in detail. The more you tell us about the problem, the more we are able to help.</li><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
===What not to do in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
<li>Idling and lurking is not allowed. Users left idling or lurking will be kicked or banned from the support channel.</li><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
==Connecting to BakaBT==<br />
'''Most guides here were made with ChatZilla in mind!'''<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses the IRC server:<br />
: '''irc.rizon.net'''<br />
The main chatroom is: <br />
: '''#BakaBT''' (not case sensitive)<br />
And the support room is:<br />
: '''#bakabt-support'''<br />
<br />
===How to connect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Enter the Nickname you want into the bottom left button, beside the input bar.<<br />
* Now, to join the server. Type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* If your nickname hasn't been used yet (by you or another person) it will tell you the nickname needs to be registered.<br />
:To do this type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/msg nickserv register your_password your_email'''<br />
:Where "your_password" is the password you want, and "your_email" is your e-mail address.<br />
* 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).<br />
** Registration is not usually required to join a channel, but some channels explicitly require one (such as #BakaBT).<br />
* 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:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
=== How to reconnect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Your Nickname should still be in your client, so leave that part alone.<br />
* To join the server again, type (or copy/paste)into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* 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:<br />
:: '''/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password'''<br />
:Just replace "password" with the password you gave when registering.<br />
* Now, you can reconnect to the chat room by typing (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
===How to auto-connect, auto-join and auto-identify===<br />
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'. <br />
<br />
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'.<br />
<br />
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!): <br/><br />
:: '''/msg nickserv identify "password"'''<br />
<br />
===Connecting to different channels===<br />
To connect to another channel when first starting up, just replace #BakaBT with the channel you want (like #bakabt-support). If your already connected, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br /><br />
:: '''/join #channelname'''<br />
Where "#channelname" is the channel-which-you-want-to-connect-to's name.<br />
<br />
===Channel statistics===<br />
The channel stats can be found at:<br />
[http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br><br />
The stats are live and update instantly as long as the Rizon staff has them on. Statistics are generated every 24 hrs at midnight PMT.<br />
<br />
====Avatar & Details====<br />
You can set your avatar and details by following these steps:<br />
# Go to [http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php] and follow onscreen instructions<br> *note* Use '''/msg Stats avatar''' command in #bakabt to receive the code needed.<br />
# Fill in the username, password, code and e-mail fields.<br />
# Log in and submit your avatar (150x150px and must be under 20KB in size).<br />
# Check out the stats afterward on [http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br />
<br />
<br />
Alternative stats are available at http://chalamius.se/ircstats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
Old stats are also available at http://kovensky.project357.com/stats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
==IRC Clients==<br />
This is a list of the best IRC clients available.<br />
<br />
===ChatZilla===<br />
One of the easiest clients to use, if you use Firefox. Since its 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.<br /><br />
====Installation====<br />
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".<br />
<br />
===mIRC===<br />
Another popular IRC client for Windows. While free to use, a donation nag window pops up at startup after the 30th day.<br />
* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIRC mIRC on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Irssi===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://www.irssi.org/about Irssi About page]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irssi Irssi on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Colloquy===<br />
Colloquy is a full-featured open source IRC client for the Macintosh, iPhone, and iPod Touch.<br />
* [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquy_(IRC_client)/ Colloquy on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Pidgin===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://pidgin.im/ Pidgin Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin_(software) Pidgin on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Miranda===<br />
Similar to Pidgin is Miranda, also a multi-protocol instant messanging program for Windows.<br />
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Mirana Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM Miranda on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Opera===<br />
The Opera browser comes with an inbuilt IRC chat client. It's fairly similar to ChatZilla.<br />
* [http://www.opera.com/ Opera Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_browser Opera on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Trillian===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/learn/ Trillian Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillian_(instant_messenger) Trillian on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===XChat===<br />
XChat is an IRC client that rivals mIRC not only in power but also in popularity. <br />
<br />
It was originally completely free and open-source, but now it only remains free for Linux. <br />
<br />
The Windows version is available to try at the homepage, while there is a version compiled by someone else (for free) called [http://code.google.com/p/xchat-wdk/wiki/InfoXChat XChat-WDK].<br />
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. <br />
* [http://xchat.org/ XChat Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xchat XChat on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===HexChat===<br />
HexChat is an IRC client that rivals the payed XChat as its open source counterpart.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Both Windows and linux versions are available on the download page of HexChat website<br />
[http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads].<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hexchat.org HexChat Homepage]<br />
<br />
===Mibbit Webchat===<br />
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. <br />
*[http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit Homepage]<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mibbit Mibbit on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Rizon Webchat===<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Since the server is automatically set to irc.rizon.net, you can bypass the "/server" step in the instructions below.<br />
<br />
[http://qchat.Rizon.net/ Rizon Chat]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=IRC&diff=5651IRC2012-08-30T13:36:25Z<p>Brunoais: The HexChat!</p>
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<div>[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 idles the IRC, which is not the case with the forum.<br />
<br />
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].<br />
<br />
==If you're new to IRC==<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Make sure you read the [[Rules#IRC Guidelines|IRC Rules]] before joining the channels.<br />
<br />
===4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
# Go to [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php our webchat] page.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Click 'Chat'. You will automatically be connected to our main channel (#bakabt).<br />
# 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).<br />
<br />
===Alternative 4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
If the above method doesn't work for you (because your browser doesn't support iframes, maybe), this might work.<br />
# Go to [http://qchat.rizon.net/ Rizon QChat] page.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Type #bakabt-support in the second field. Leave Auth as 'None'.<br />
# Click 'Connect'. You will automatically be connected to the support channel (#bakabt-support).<br />
<br />
===What you need to know about #bakabt-support===<br />
In Rizon webchat interface:<br />
<br />
# The typing area is at the bottom of the page.<br />
# Users with '''%''' beside their name are channel half-operators (a.k.a. half-ops, hops, etc). Usually bots with special privileges (BBT).<br />
# 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).<br />
# 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 :)<br />
# Users with no symbol beside their names are (most likely) normal users.<br />
# 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.<br />
# 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.<br />
<br />
===What to do once you're in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Describe your problem in detail. The more you tell us about the problem, the more we are able to help.</li><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
===What not to do in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
<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><br />
<li>Idling and lurking is not allowed. Users left idling or lurking will be kicked or banned from the support channel.</li><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
==Connecting to BakaBT==<br />
'''Most guides here were made with ChatZilla in mind!'''<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses the IRC server:<br />
: '''irc.rizon.net'''<br />
The main chatroom is: <br />
: '''#BakaBT''' (not case sensitive)<br />
And the support room is:<br />
: '''#bakabt-support'''<br />
<br />
===How to connect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Enter the Nickname you want into the bottom left button, beside the input bar.<<br />
* Now, to join the server. Type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* If your nickname hasn't been used yet (by you or another person) it will tell you the nickname needs to be registered.<br />
:To do this type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/msg nickserv register your_password your_email'''<br />
:Where "your_password" is the password you want, and "your_email" is your e-mail address.<br />
* 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).<br />
** Registration is not usually required to join a channel, but some channels explicitly require one (such as #BakaBT).<br />
* 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:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
=== How to reconnect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Your Nickname should still be in your client, so leave that part alone.<br />
* To join the server again, type (or copy/paste)into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* 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:<br />
:: '''/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password'''<br />
:Just replace "password" with the password you gave when registering.<br />
* Now, you can reconnect to the chat room by typing (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
===How to auto-connect, auto-join and auto-identify===<br />
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'. <br />
<br />
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'.<br />
<br />
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!): <br/><br />
:: '''/msg nickserv identify "password"'''<br />
<br />
===Connecting to different channels===<br />
To connect to another channel when first starting up, just replace #BakaBT with the channel you want (like #bakabt-support). If your already connected, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br /><br />
:: '''/join #channelname'''<br />
Where "#channelname" is the channel-which-you-want-to-connect-to's name.<br />
<br />
===Channel statistics===<br />
The channel stats can be found at:<br />
[http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br><br />
The stats are live and update instantly as long as the Rizon staff has them on. Statistics are generated every 24 hrs at midnight PMT.<br />
<br />
====Avatar & Details====<br />
You can set your avatar and details by following these steps:<br />
# Go to [http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php] and follow onscreen instructions<br> *note* Use '''/msg Stats avatar''' command in #bakabt to receive the code needed.<br />
# Fill in the username, password, code and e-mail fields.<br />
# Log in and submit your avatar (150x150px and must be under 20KB in size).<br />
# Check out the stats afterward on [http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br />
<br />
<br />
Alternative stats are available at http://chalamius.se/ircstats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
Old stats are also available at http://kovensky.project357.com/stats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
==IRC Clients==<br />
This is a list of the best IRC clients available.<br />
<br />
===ChatZilla===<br />
One of the easiest clients to use, if you use Firefox. Since its 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.<br /><br />
====Installation====<br />
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".<br />
<br />
===mIRC===<br />
Another popular IRC client for Windows. While free to use, a donation nag window pops up at startup after the 30th day.<br />
* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIRC mIRC on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Irssi===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://www.irssi.org/about Irssi About page]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irssi Irssi on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Colloquy===<br />
Colloquy is a full-featured open source IRC client for the Macintosh, iPhone, and iPod Touch.<br />
* [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquy_(IRC_client)/ Colloquy on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Pidgin===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://pidgin.im/ Pidgin Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin_(software) Pidgin on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Miranda===<br />
Similar to Pidgin is Miranda, also a multi-protocol instant messanging program for Windows.<br />
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Mirana Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM Miranda on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Opera===<br />
The Opera browser comes with an inbuilt IRC chat client. It's fairly similar to ChatZilla.<br />
* [http://www.opera.com/ Opera Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_browser Opera on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Trillian===<br />
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.<br />
* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/learn/ Trillian Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillian_(instant_messenger) Trillian on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===XChat===<br />
XChat is an IRC client that rivals mIRC not only in power but also in popularity. <br />
<br />
It was originally completely free and open-source, but now it only remains free for Linux. <br />
<br />
The Windows version is available to try at the homepage, while there is a version compiled by someone else (for free) called [http://code.google.com/p/xchat-wdk/wiki/InfoXChat XChat-WDK].<br />
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. <br />
* [http://xchat.org/ XChat Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xchat XChat on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===HexChat===<br />
HexChat is an IRC client that rivals the payed XChat as its open source counterpart.<br />
<br />
HexChat is a rename of the former XChat-WDK because its developers decided to include support for linux and it's former name WDK stands for the Windows Driver Kit and XChat was already taken.<br />
<br />
Both Windows and linux versions are available on the download page of HexChat website<br />
[http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads http://www.hexchat.org/home/downloads].<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hexchat.org HexChat Homepage]<br />
<br />
===Mibbit Webchat===<br />
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. <br />
*[http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit Homepage]<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mibbit Mibbit on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Rizon Webchat===<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Since the server is automatically set to irc.rizon.net, you can bypass the "/server" step in the instructions below.<br />
<br />
[http://qchat.Rizon.net/ Rizon Chat]</div>Brunoaishttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=BT_clients&diff=5367BT clients2012-02-20T10:28:22Z<p>Brunoais: source: http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php bakabt has whitelisted uTorrent v. 3.1 and v. 3.1.2</p>
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<div>A '''''BitTorrent Client''''' is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client. <br />
<br />
<br />
=BitTorrent Clients=<br />
The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php. Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.<br />
<br />
Some BitTorrent clients can be configured to notify their users when a newer version/build is available. Keep in mind to check the whitelist in case of a version change, especially in case of an upgrade offer to BETA versions.<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have good reason to add a BitTorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.<br />
<br />
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta (this includes Release Candidates - RC) will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).<br />
<br />
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there.<br />
<br />
==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>==<br />
Whitelist of clients generally allowed for the use with BakaBT tracker.<br /><br />
More up to date list can be found [http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php here].<br />
====Vuze (Azureus)====<br />
;[http://www.vuze.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from its old name Azureus.<br />
* What Vuze is unique for is its community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.<br />
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.<br />
<br />
====BitTornado====<br />
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. <br />
<br />
====Deluge====<br />
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.5.x, 1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.<br />
* Runs as a daemon with ncurses, web, and GTK frontends. Headless server-friendly.<br />
* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=23038.0 announcement] regarding Deluge by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
<br />
====Enhanced-CTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage]<br />
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)<br />
<br />
====Halite====<br />
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)<br />
<br />
====KTorrent====<br />
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.x, 4.0 (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)<br />
<br />
====libtorrent & rtorrent====<br />
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)<br />
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.<br />
* Uses very minimal resources.<br />
* Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.<br />
* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available.<br />
<br />
====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)====<br />
;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage]<br />
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)<br />
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build.<br />
<br />
====qBittorrent====<br />
;[http://qbittorrent.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 2.4.x (all 2.4 stable releases), 2.5.1 (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD)<br />
* A libtorrent-rasterbar-based multi-platform Bittorrent client developed in C++/Qt4.<br />
* Can be easily used on a headless server (ex. an X server not required on Linux; see [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/qbittorrent/index.php?title=Running_qBittorrent_2_without_a_X_server qBittorent-nox]).<br />
* Can be controlled remotedly through a web user interface.<br />
* qBittorent-nox is often run in a detached GNU Screen or tmux session.<br />
<br />
====Transmission====<br />
;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)<br />
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.<br />
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====uTorrent====<br />
;[http://www.utorrent.com/ µTorrent / Homepage]<br />
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, <strike>1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3</strike>, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, <strike>2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3</strike>, 2.0.4, 2.1(alpha), 2.2, 3.0, 3.1, 3.1.2 <strike>mac0.9.x beta</strike>, mac1.0, mac1.0.2 (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)<br />
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows and WINE emulation only.<br />
* '''NOTE:''' It is advised that uTorrent users disable automatic updates and updates to beta versions (Options->Preferences->General) as new releases of stable versions will be added to the whitelist, but this is not going to happen the same instant it is released. <br />
* '''NOTE 2:''' uTorrent 2.1 is still an unstable alpha release known to cause memory leaks, and various other issues and is not recommended for use, unless you solely depend on some of its features.<br />
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* Important upgrade [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25858.0 announcement] regarding uTorrent 2.0.x by Jarudin <!-- temporary --><br />
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==<span style="color:orange">Do not ask list</span>==<br />
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Please refrain from asking for the following clients.<br />
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====Tixati====<br />
* Since there are already numerous clients whitelisted for Windows Tixati has no chance to be whitelisted for the moment.<br />
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==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>==<br />
====BitComet====<br />
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.<br />
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====BitLord====<br />
* This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.<br />
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====FlashGet====<br />
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====LimeWire====<br />
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====Shareaza====<br />
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client.<br />
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====Xunlei (Thunder)====<br />
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats.<br />
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==External Websites==<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia]</div>Brunoais