Absolutely — here’s a
secure and low-profile torrenting setup tailored for
Greece, where enforcement is tightening but you’re downloading legal stuff (like Linux ISOs, open-source software, or old games).
1. VPN Recommendation (Torrent-Friendly & Greece-Safe)
Choose a VPN that:
- Explicitly allows P2P/torrenting
- Has a no-logs policy
- Offers Greece or nearby servers
- Has a kill switch and DNS leak protection
Top 3 VPNs for Torrenting:
VPN | Key Torrent Features | Price (monthly) | Notes |
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Mullvad | No account needed, strict privacy, allows torrenting on all servers | €5 flat | Best for anonymity |
ProtonVPN (Plus plan) | P2P-optimized servers, kill switch, open source apps | €8–10 | Has Greece servers |
Private Internet Access (PIA) | Port forwarding, torrenting allowed on most servers | ~€3–5 | Good value, flexible |
Avoid free VPNs — they usually log, throttle, or leak.
2. Torrent Client Setup
Use a lightweight, trusted client:
Best Torrent Clients for Privacy:
Client | Features | Platforms |
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qBittorrent | Encryption, IP filters, Web UI, no ads | macOS, Linux, Windows |
Transmission | Lightweight, good for old Macs (use 2.94) | macOS 10.6–latest |
Deluge | Modular, very customizable | Linux, macOS, Windows |
qBittorrent Secure Settings:
- Options → BitTorrent:
- ✔ Enable DHT
- ✔ Enable PeX
- ✔ Encryption Mode → Require encryption
Disable anonymous mode (only hides some data, but not useful if VPN is on)
- Options → Connection:
- Use port in VPN-friendly range (e.g., 49152–65534)
- Disable UPnP/NAT-PMP if VPN handles port forwarding
- Advanced:
- Bind to VPN interface (e.g., tun0 or utun)
3. Additional Tools
Tool | Use |
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IPLeak.net or ipleak.org | Verify your VPN hides your IP & DNS properly |
Doileak.com | Full torrent privacy test |
OpenNIC DNS | Optional: Use privacy-friendly DNS servers |
Kill Switch: Do Not Skip This
Set your VPN app to
"kill switch mode":
- Blocks internet traffic if VPN drops
- Prevents your real IP from leaking mid-download
Bonus: Low Profile Tips
- Seed only legal torrents (Linux, LibreOffice, etc.)
- Avoid “suspicious” torrent names or trackers
- Don’t enable “anonymous mode” unless you really know what it does
- Monitor VPN logs occasionally (if supported) to ensure no leaks
With This Setup:
You can torrent Linux ISOs or other large open-source files freely, securely, and without worrying about your ISP or Greek enforcement authorities misidentifying you.
Let me know what OS and torrent client you prefer (e.g., Snow Leopard on MacBook 6,1, or something else), and I’ll give you optimized settings for that combo.