- Torrenting is a great way to share files on the internet
and it's legal, unless you're sharing copyrighted content.
But is torrenting with VPN legal?
And if you're not doing anything sketchy,
why use VPN for torrenting at all?
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Torrenting is legal, but it's most common use case,
sharing copyrighted material, is not.
However pirating is not the only reason
people use P2P connection,
but one of the reasons people use VPN for torrenting.
So is torrenting with a VPN legal?
Why use VPN for torrenting if you have nothing to hide?
Well, I have an answer,, in this video, I'll explain why
it's a good idea to use a VPN while torrenting?
I'll also give you my top three picks
for the best torrenting VPN.
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So is it legal to use a VPN for torrenting?
Yes, unless your country prohibits it.
For example, VPN use is restricted in Russia and China.
You can look up the list of countries where VPNs are banned
as the situation might change.
However, if you live in a country where VPN use
is unrestricted then torrenting with VPN
is completely legal.
Except of course, if you're downloading copyrighted content.
This common practice is by no means legal
and you could end up facing large fines or even jail time,
depending on which country you live in.
But if you're not downloading copyrighted material,
why use a VPN service for torrenting?
Well, for starters, using a VPN is a good practice,
regardless of what you're doing online.
VPN services hide your actual IP address,
so other people in the torrent pool,
won't be able to track you down.
That way, torrenting with VPN will protect you
if you inadvertently download copyrighted material,
as lawyer firms won't be able to track you down.
However, do not take that as an encouragement
to pirate files.
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What's more, your internet service provider
might throttle your connection
if it detects torrent activity,
making your speeds even worse.
However, with a VPN, you can torrent undetected
and maintain your fast speeds.
Now, before you go out and grab any VPN
for torrenting needs, keep in mind that not all VPN services
are ideal for torrenting.
In fact, some VPN services don't allow torrenting
over their servers, while others might have servers
dedicated to it.
You'll also wanna have fast VPN and one
with a large number of servers.
Okay, so here are my top three picks for the best VPNs
for torrenting in 2021,
NordVPN is an all around great VPN service that offers
robust security and privacy features.
It's a solid choice for torrenting,
as it boasts a large server fleet with over 5,200 servers
in 60 countries.
NordVPN torrenting makes use of specially optimized
P2P servers, which deliver blazing fast speeds.
The service also supports split tunneling and offers a free
SOCKS5 proxy, which you can set up on your torrent client.
When it comes to pricing, NordVPN offers incredible value
for money, with its affordable subscription options.
You can get started with a seven day free trial on Android
and continue it on any other device after setup.
And there's a 30 day money back guarantee on all plans.
PrivateVPN is a much smaller VPN service than NordVPN
with just over 150 servers in 62 countries across the globe.
Nevertheless, it excels at torrenting with great speeds
at an affordable price.
PrivateVPN offers solid security features,
including military grade encryption, a kill switch,
and a variety of tunneling protocols.
PrivateVPN also supports port forwarding,
which can increase your torrent speeds
and help you maintain a download to upload ratio.
PrivateVPN offers a seven day free trial on any platform,
and you can also get a 30 day money back guarantee,
on all affordable pricing plans.
Surfshark is another excellent VPN service
that works great for torrenting.
When it comes to keeping you secure online,
Surfshark VPN ticks all the right boxes
with unbreakable encryption, a kill switch,
and the fast WireGuard protocol.
Surfshark has over 3,200 servers in more than 65 countries.
What's more, Surfshark VPN torrenting
works on every single one of those servers
with blazing fast speeds.
Surfshark also works great for Netflix
and other streaming platforms.
You can use a single subscription on an unlimited number
of devices simultaneously.
With all these great features, Surfshark still manages
to offer one of the most affordable deals on the market
with its two year plan.
You can get started with a seven day free trial on Android
and iOS, and continue the trial on any other device.
There's also a 30 day money back guarantee on all plans.
But what about free VPNs?
Aren't there any good options for torrenting?
Well, in most cases, free VPNs impose
strict bandwidth limits on their users.
They're also often very slow and have only a few servers.
Some don't even support torrenting on their servers.
But even if you were to find one with decent speeds
and support for torrenting, you'd still be risking having
your datalog and sold to third parties.
Therefore it's generally a good idea to avoid using free VPN
services for torrenting.
So torrent wisely and stay safe online.
Hopefully you found this video helpful and we've answered
a lot of your questions like is torrenting legal?
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and let us know in the comments, if you're using a VPN
for torrenting and which one you're using?
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