A Detailed Guide on How To Download Torrents

A Detailed Guide on How To Download Torrents

This guide shows you the simple steps to download torrents from popular sites like The Pirate Bay, 1337x, and more. Just follow these steps and you’ll get your files quickly and easily.

STEPS: TO DOWNLOAD TORRENTS

To download torrents, you need a BitTorrent client first. Once you install it, you can click on magnet links from torrent sites and start your download.

1. Install BitTorrent Client

To download torrents, you need a BitTorrent app (called a “client”) on your device.

Windows/Linux/Mac users

For computers, we recommend Transmission. It’s free, open-source, and has no ads. It’s safe to use and easy to install.

👉 DOWNLOAD TRANSMISSION FOR DESKTOP

Android users

You can also download torrents on your phone! Just install the Transmission app for Android.

👉 DOWNLOAD TRANSMISSION FOR ANDROID

2. Find and Download The Torrent

Once Transmission is installed, it’s time to find the file you want to download.

  • Go to The Pirate Bay (or another torrent site like 1337x). If it’s blocked, use a proxy site from our homepage.
  • In the search box, type what you want (for example: alex).
  • Click the search button.

Search for torrents

You’ll see a list of results. Choose the one that looks best. Pick the one with the most seeders (shown under the “SE” column). More seeders = faster download.

search term

Choose the torrent file to download

Click on the result you like. It will take you to the torrent’s info page.

choose the file

Get the torrent

Now click “Get This Torrent” or the magnet icon.

get this torrent

Your browser may ask if it should open Transmission — say yes.

open bittorrent client

Open BitTorrent client

Transmission will open, and you’ll be asked to choose a folder to save the file.

Select download destination for torrent

Choose where to save it (for example, your Downloads folder), then click Open or OK.

select destination

Torrent file is now downloading

Your file will now start downloading. Just wait for it to finish!

downloading

If Transmission didn’t open automatically when you clicked the magnet link, here’s what to do:

Manually open magnet link

  • Right-click the magnet link and copy it
  • Open Transmission
  • Go to File > Open URL
  • Paste the link and click Open
right click copy link

That’s it! Your file should now start downloading.

This also works the same on Android phones, though the screens may look a bit different. But don’t worry — it’s easy to figure out!