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Getting Started
Welcome to the Magnetz Wiki getting started guide. If you're new to torrenting, this section covers everything from the fundamentals of how the BitTorrent protocol works to making your first download safely.
Recommended Reading Order
- What Is Torrenting? — Understand the BitTorrent protocol, magnet links, info hashes, and what seeders and leechers mean.
- Your First Download — Install a client, find a magnet link on Magnetz, and complete your first download.
- Safety First — Before you download anything significant, read about VPNs and how to spot malicious torrents.
What This Wiki Covers
| Section | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Clients | Comparison of torrent clients, setup guides, and advanced configuration |
| Trackers | Public tracker lists, private tracker guides |
| Tools | Browser extensions, magnet utilities |
| Safety | VPNs, kill switches, spotting fakes |
| Community | Forums, subreddits, IRC channels |
Quick Tips
- Always verify a torrent's info hash against a trusted source before opening downloaded executables.
- Use a VPN with a kill switch when torrenting on public or shared networks.
- Check seeders before starting a download — torrents with zero seeders will never complete.
- Magnetz aggregates results from multiple sources so you can find healthy (well-seeded) torrents quickly.