VPN with uTorrent

shdwrulr

I recently started using a VPN with uTorrents. The specific one I am using is Private Internet Access. However I have noticed that my torrents are not uploading. While I am seeding, it appears even new torrents are not being downloaded by other people. Considering how many torrents I am seeding, I would have something for upload.

Are there any specific/special settings I should be using? Maybe "Private Internet Access" doesn't work well with torrent uploads. If not, is there a recommended alternative VPN that is fast and easy to use?

shdwrulr

Nevermind on this. I eventually found it on an old thread.

https://forum.gaytorrent.ru/index.php?topic=19383.msg89887#msg89887

ajax0980

I had same issue and this is what PIA instructed me to do:

Many users find they need to enable port forwarding in order to get the best speeds and connectivity with torrent clients. In order to enable port forwarding in our client, enter the Settings area for our client, and click the Advanced button. Enable port forwarding and select one of the following gateways:

Netherlands
Switzerland
CA North York
CA Toronto
Romania
Sweden
France
Germany

After enabling port forwarding and re-connecting to one of the above gateways, please hover your mouse over the System Tray or Menu Bar icon for our client to reveal the tool-tip which will display the port number. You can then enter this port into your software, like uTorrent or another torrent client.

This should help your uploads

Matthew K, Level 1 Tech Support
Private Internet Access

Hope this helps